Z-car
Japanese sports coupe
A Z-car is any model in Nissan's line of sports cars that began with the Datsun 240Z in 1969 and continued through successive generations: 260Z, 280Z, 300ZX, 350Z, 370Z, and the current Z.
The designation comes from the internal model code.
Z-car enthusiasts form a dedicated community around these affordable, stylish coupes: He's been restoring his grandfather's Z-car for three years.
Discontinued Japanese car brand
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- turbochargedEngine with forced induction
- inline-sixSix-cylinder engine configuration
exhaust · handling · suspension · drivetrain · gearbox · 0-60 · dyno · tuning
Ardent admirer of something
- forumGathering place for discourse
- communityCollective of connected people
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- JDMVehicles sold in Japan
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- restorationReturning something to condition
- survivorOne still alive after
- patinaSurface film from aging
auction · appreciation · investment · concours · showpiece · original · rare · preserved
Sedan with sloped rear
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- T-topRemovable panel roof
aerodynamic · sleek · curves · taillights · headlights · louvers · spoiler · bodykit
Datsun
Discontinued Japanese car brand
Infiniti · Japanese · automaker · badge · emblems · heritage
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- turbochargedEngine with forced induction
inline-six · exhaust · handling · suspension · drivetrain · gearbox · 0-60 · dyno · tuning · boost
enthusiast
Ardent admirer of something
- forumGathering place for discourse
- communityCollective of connected people
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
JDM · drift · import · tuner · attainable · legend · nostalgia
vintage
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- restorationReturning something to condition
- survivorOne still alive after
patina · auction · appreciation · investment · concours · showpiece · original · rare · preserved · sought-after
fastback
Sedan with sloped rear
T-top · aerodynamic · sleek · curves · taillights · headlights · louvers · spoiler · bodykit · flares
Z-carminivan
Multipurpose family vehicle
sedan · station wagon · SUV · family car · Honda Odyssey
Z-careconomy car
Fuel-efficient, affordable vehicle
commuter car · Nissan Sentra · econobox · base model · fleet vehicle