Every generation of the Z, with its specifications and photographs.
Model years1974-1978; 1974 (North America only)
For the 1974 model year, the Z's engine displacement was increased to 2.6 liters and it was renamed the 260Z. The other big change for 1974 was the introduction of a 2+2 body style. This model stretched the two-seater's overall length by 18 inches to accommodate the fold-down rear seats and larger doors. Up front, the Z got a new dash and a padded leather steering wheel.
| Specification | All years |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Internal name | S30 |
| Engine | |
| Engine type | 6 - cylinder inline |
| Valve gear | Single Overhead Cam |
| Fuel system | Mechanical fuel pump, twin Hitachi HMB 46W 1.75in SU-type carburettors |
| Performance | |
| Horsepower | 162bhp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 152lb ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 in. (2+2) |
| Length | 162.8 in. (UK two-seater), 169.0 in. (US two-seater) |
| Weight | 2,425 lbs. (UK two-seater), 2,580 lbs. (US two-seater) |
