For now, this only contains information on the 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z – the ‘classic’ Z-Cars. In the future, we plan to add more specifications about later Zs.
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General Performance Specifications
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Wheelbase | Length | Width | Height | Curb. weight | |
| 240Z | L24 | 2393cc / 146 in3 | 151hp at 5600 rpm | 146 lb ft at 4400 rpm | 2305mm | 4140mm | 1626mm | 1283mm | 1044 kg |
| 260Z | L26 | 2600cc / 160 in3 | 162 hp at 5600 rpm | 157 lb ft at 4400 rpm | 2300mm (2604mm for 2+2) | 4140mm (4445mm for 2+2) | 1626mm | 1283mm | 1100kg (1200kg for 2+2) |
| 280Z | L28 | 2753cc/ 168 in3 | 170 hp at 5600 rpm | 163 lb ft at 4400 rpm | 2304mm | 4399mm | 1631mm | 1631mm | 1304kg |
Engine Specifications
| Block Material | Bore | Stroke | Head | Compression Ratio | |
| L24 | Cast iron | 83mm | 73.7mm | E31 (‘70-71) E88 (’72-74) | 9.0:1 (E31), 8.7:1 (E88) |
| L26 | Cast iron | 83mm | 73.7mm | E31 (‘70-71) E88 (’72-74) | 9.0:1 (E31), 8.7:1 (E88) |
| L28 | Cast-iron | 86.1mm | 79mm | N42, N47, P79, P90 | Varies, approx. 8.8:1 |
