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fairlady 240Z
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Markp.com
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STEVE BURNS
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a fairlady Z was sold only in Japan and had a engine capacity of 1988 cc (L20) whereas the the 240z (L24) sold else where had a engine size 2393 cc.
A ZG again sold in Japan was produced by adding a aerodyna nose section and bolt on wheelarch flares this made the car some 7 inches longer and also had transparent headlight covers
A ZG again sold in Japan was produced by adding a aerodyna nose section and bolt on wheelarch flares this made the car some 7 inches longer and also had transparent headlight covers
Albrecht
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moggy 240, please be careful - you have been given some misleading information........
You asked "what is the difference between a Fairlady Z 240 and a Datsun 240Z UK spec and what is a ZG?" I think?
The answers you got all stated that the Fairlady Z got the 2 litre engine ( the L20 ) which is correct, but you did not ask about that model did you?
When the S30-series Fairlady range was launched in Japan in 1969, it is true that only 2 Litre engines were available ( because of the strict Japanese taxation laws, it was decided to restrict initial sales to this capacity ):
*Fairlady Z and Fairlady Z-L ( S30 and S30-S ) = L20 engine.
*Fairlady Z432 and Z432-R ( PS30 and PS30-SB ) = S20 engine.
Then in October 1971 the "Fairlady 240Z" models were launched in Japan:
*Fairlady 240Z and Fairlady 240Z-L ( HS30 and HS30-S ) = L24 engine ( exactly same as UK market spec. ).
*Fairlady 240ZG ( HS30-H ) = L24 engine.
The ZG was a homologation special. By selling a certain amount of cars equipped with the aerodynamic panel and Overfender package to the general public, it allowed Nissan to legally race similarly equipped cars in the Group 4 class.
Please note that in October 1971 the Japanese market could finally get the L24-engined models - but STILL had the choice of the 2 litre models too. In fact, this meant that ( when trim and engine type packages are taken into account ) the Japanese home market buyer had a very wide range to choose from - at least eight different models.
Some people don't understand that the Japanese home market ALWAYS had the option of the 5-speed transmissions and the rear anti-roll bar. Contrast this with the USA market cars ( the USA - like most other markets - only had one basic model to choose colour and trim for, and decide on Auto or 4-speed ).
I notice the www6.shizuokanet website page linked in a previous reply above does not include data on the Japanese market HS30 and HS30-S "Fairlady 240Z" models ( unless I missed it ) and is therefore incomplete.
Good luck with your search for information,
Albrecht.
You asked "what is the difference between a Fairlady Z 240 and a Datsun 240Z UK spec and what is a ZG?" I think?
The answers you got all stated that the Fairlady Z got the 2 litre engine ( the L20 ) which is correct, but you did not ask about that model did you?
When the S30-series Fairlady range was launched in Japan in 1969, it is true that only 2 Litre engines were available ( because of the strict Japanese taxation laws, it was decided to restrict initial sales to this capacity ):
*Fairlady Z and Fairlady Z-L ( S30 and S30-S ) = L20 engine.
*Fairlady Z432 and Z432-R ( PS30 and PS30-SB ) = S20 engine.
Then in October 1971 the "Fairlady 240Z" models were launched in Japan:
*Fairlady 240Z and Fairlady 240Z-L ( HS30 and HS30-S ) = L24 engine ( exactly same as UK market spec. ).
*Fairlady 240ZG ( HS30-H ) = L24 engine.
The ZG was a homologation special. By selling a certain amount of cars equipped with the aerodynamic panel and Overfender package to the general public, it allowed Nissan to legally race similarly equipped cars in the Group 4 class.
Please note that in October 1971 the Japanese market could finally get the L24-engined models - but STILL had the choice of the 2 litre models too. In fact, this meant that ( when trim and engine type packages are taken into account ) the Japanese home market buyer had a very wide range to choose from - at least eight different models.
Some people don't understand that the Japanese home market ALWAYS had the option of the 5-speed transmissions and the rear anti-roll bar. Contrast this with the USA market cars ( the USA - like most other markets - only had one basic model to choose colour and trim for, and decide on Auto or 4-speed ).
I notice the www6.shizuokanet website page linked in a previous reply above does not include data on the Japanese market HS30 and HS30-S "Fairlady 240Z" models ( unless I missed it ) and is therefore incomplete.
Good luck with your search for information,
Albrecht.
Albrecht
Well-Known Forum User
If you are looking at VIN numbers then:
Fairlady Z and Fairlady Z-L will have "S30" prefix.
Fairlady Z 432 and Fairlady Z 432-R will have "PS30" prefix.
Fairlady 240Z, Fairlady 240Z-L and Fairlady 240ZG will have "HS30" prefix.
Later models of Japanese domestic market S30-series Z cars got more and more complicated VIN prefixes and model designations - so they can be a little bit more complicated to elaborate on. However - you asked initially about the Fairlady 240Z model, so this should not bother you.
Albrecht.
Fairlady Z and Fairlady Z-L will have "S30" prefix.
Fairlady Z 432 and Fairlady Z 432-R will have "PS30" prefix.
Fairlady 240Z, Fairlady 240Z-L and Fairlady 240ZG will have "HS30" prefix.
Later models of Japanese domestic market S30-series Z cars got more and more complicated VIN prefixes and model designations - so they can be a little bit more complicated to elaborate on. However - you asked initially about the Fairlady 240Z model, so this should not bother you.
Albrecht.