Datsun Skyline This is another Datsun/Nissan model never officially sold in the U.S., but can be legally imported since it’s been longer than the 25 year threshold. The number of engines and trim levels alone can be confusing… Generally though, anything with a six cylinder had a ‘GT’ in the title somewhere. The first of […]
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Datsun Silvia
Datsun Silvia The Nissan/Datsun Silvia is a famed model never ‘officially’ sold in the U.S., but can now be legally imported for those who can’t live with the 200SX name, or whom just want more base power. The Silvia nameplate was used for a short stint in the 1960, then made a comeback for late […]
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Datsun 200SX
Datsun 200SX It was based on Japan’s Datsun Silvia. The 200SX arrived in the U.S. for model year 1977 as a sporty, but cheaper, alternative to the 280Z. This one sat on a similar wheelbase to the standard length Z-car at 92 inches. Like the Z, it too was rear wheel drive. Power front disc […]
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Datsun 280Z
Datsun 280Z The first model year of the 280Z was 1975. It replaced the 260Z’s old slot. It sat on a platform with a 53.3 inch front track. Just like the 260Z, it was both a sports car and a GT, you chose which, explained next… Two variants were offered, which were a 2-seater hatchback […]
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Datsun 260Z
Datsun 260Z The 260Z replaced the 240Z in 1974. Only one configuration was available at first which was a 2-seater sports car. The car shared the same 90.7 inch wheelbase as its predecessor, but had an increase in engine size. It also gained weight, creeping to 2400 lbs. This time around the engine was a […]
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Datsun 240Z
Datsun 240Z The timeline of this 2-seater barely touches the smog-era. The final model year of the 240Z was 1973, though it was not the last year of the Datsun Z-car lineage. The 240’s engine output was 151 horsepower. Delivering the power was a 2.4L SOHC 2-1bbl I6. The twin carburetors were supplied by Hitachi. […]
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Datsun Related Pages: Datsun 260Z Datsun 240Z Datsun 280Z Datsun 200SX Datsun Silvia Datsun Skyline
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