Der Datsun 240Z (Nissan Fairlady Z) gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 2.4L L24 OHC Inline-6 und einer Leistung von 151 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

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Wichtige Höhepunkte

• Proved Japanese sports cars could outsell European roadsters globally
• East African Safari Rally champion in 1971 and 1973
• Yutaka Katayama's ('Mr. K') automotive triumph

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Datsun 240Z (Nissan Fairlady Z) (1969 - 1973) represents a watershed moment for Nissan / Datsun and the automotive industry. Engineered in Japan during the 1950s-1960s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.4L L24 OHC Inline-6 paired with a 5-speed manual allowed it to reach 201 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (8.0s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.