In November 1971, "240Z" with 2,400cc engine included in the Fairlady Z lineup in Japan. The top-of-the-line model, the 240ZG, featured a 190mm long nose, headlight covers and over-fenders as standard. This car is the test car for the Omori factory, which had an L28 engine with crossflow combustion chambers.
Second picture, Fairlady 240Z Group 4 '71 Safari HS30
The successor to the Fairlady, the Fairlady Z, had a closed, fast-back coupe-style body. It was launched in November 1969. The export model, the 240Z (150PS L24 engine) was added to the domestic lineup in November 1971. This commemorative car was the overall winner of the 19th Safari Rally in April 1971 (driven by E. Hermann / H. Schuller ).
Specs
Overall length / width / height
4,115/1,630/1,305mm
Wheelbase
2,305mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,355/1,345mm
Curb weight
1,000kg
Engine
L24 (6-cyl. in line, OHC), 2,497cc
EngineMax. power
158W (215PS)/6,800rpm
EngineMax. torque
240Nm (24.5kgm)/4,800rpm
EngineCarburetors
Solex 44PHH (x3)
Brakes (front/rear)
Disc/drum
Tires (Dunlop SP44)
FR70-14 (front & rear)
No.11, E. Hermann / H. Schuller
Third picture, Fairlady 240Z Group 4 '72 Montecarlo HS30
This No.5 car was driven by R. Aaltonen and J. Todt , coming in 3rd overall in the 41st Rallye Monte-Carlo in January 1972. The Rallye Monte-Carlo is often referred to as the "snow and ice rally", and it is accepted that FR cars are difficult to control, so when it came in 3rd this car was the center of attention for everyone around the world involved with rallying. Helped too by the brilliant achievement of winning the Safari Rally in the previous year, the number of Z rally cars in Japan increased.
Fourth picture, Fairlady 240Z Group 4 '73 Safari HS30
The Fairlady Z (S30) was launched as the 2000 series in November 1969. Two years later in November 1971, the 240Z was added to the domestic lineup (it had previously only been available as a North American export model). Offering high power and superior maneuverability, the 240Z did well in overseas rallies, coming in 1st overall in the 1971 and 1973 Safari Rally. This commemorative car is the No.1 car that won in 1973, driven by S. Mehta and Lofty Drews.
The first-generation Fairlady Z, launched in November 1969 (announced in October) was available in the high-power 432 model equipped with the same 6-cylinder in line DOHC 24-valve S20engine (160PS) as the Skyline GT-R (PGC10). The name ’432’ refers to 4 valves, 3 carburetors and 2 camshafts. Magnesium wheels were fitted as standard.
Announced in October, launched in November (S30, HS30 also).