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KNOWLEDGE: The development story & specification of the “European spec” Datsun 240Z
When thinking of the S30 chassis Nissan Fairlady Z & Datsun 240Z “sportier” model versions, most will probably point to the Japanese domestic Market PS30 (Z432) and PS30-SB (Z432-R). Some might also think about the Japan-only 240ZG (HS30-H) homologation special with the longer “G-Nose” front. While they are fine and sought-after collectors cars these days and indeed impressive performance cars for their time, there is one model often overlooked: The European “Final Spec” Datsun 240Z. In this story, I like to shed some light on the Euro-Spec cars, which are also known by the designation codes H(L)S30Q. How they came to life, who was responsible, the development process, the specifications,…