Datsun 240Z - 1st Generation (1970-73)

The Nissan S30 (sold in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and in other markets 

as the Datsun 240Z, then later as the 260Z and 280Z) 

was the first generation of Z GT two-seat coupe.

It was designed by a team at Nissan's Sports Car Styling Studio.

Powered by a 2,393 cc (146.0 cu in) L24 I-6 engine that produced 151 hp.

Top speed: 125 mph (201 km/h). 

0 to 60 mph (97 km/h): 8.0 s

In 1973, the 240Z, in the hands of Shekhar Mehta, 

won the 21st East African Safari Rally

(wikipedia)

(Above L) 2003 Nissan 350Z              (Above R) 240Z (1970-73)

D A T S U N   2 4 0 Z  -  T h e   R a  l l y   C a r

(Photos from autowp.ru, flickr.com, midamericaauctions.com, 

carstyling.ru, classiczcars.com, conceptcarz.com, 

thetruthaboutcars.com, netcarshow.com & boldride.com)