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Datsun 240Z Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

FROM

$4,510

The venerable Datsun 240Z changed the face of the then tiny Japanese company forever, thanks to its foresight in taking inspiration from some of the most iconic cars of the day, like the Jaguar E-Type and reproduce it for the masses.

The 240Z was announced late in 1969 and Australia saw the first cars a year later. All of them were five-speed manuals, while later shipments included a handful of three-speed automatics.

Pricing for the 240Z Sports was $4,510 at the time – more expensive than a Ford Falcon GTHO - and the car was replaced by the 260Z in 1974.

This vehicle is also known as The Datsun 240Z is also known as Nissan Fairlady Z, Datsun 260Z, Datsun 280Z in markets outside Australia..

Coupe

3 Speed Automatic

Leaded Petrol

1974 1973 1972 1971 1970

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Datsun 240Z Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Datsun 240Z varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $4,510 and going to $6,380 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
1974	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.4L Leaded 5 SP MAN	Price from: $4,510	Price to: $6,380
1973	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.4L Leaded 5 SP MAN	Price from: $4,510	Price to: $6,380
1972	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.4L Leaded 5 SP MAN	Price from: $4,510	Price to: $6,380
1971	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.4L Leaded 3 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,510	Price to: $6,380
1970	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.4L Leaded 5 SP MAN	Price from: —	Price to: —

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Datsun 240Z Dimensions

The dimensions of the Datsun 240Z Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
1974	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: —x—x— mm	Ground Clearance: —
1973	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: —x—x— mm	Ground Clearance: —
1972	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: —x—x— mm	Ground Clearance: —
1971	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: —x—x— mm	Ground Clearance: —
1970	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: —x—x— mm	Ground Clearance: —

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Datsun 240Z Wheel Size

The Datsun 240Z has a number of different wheel and tyre options. .

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
1974	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
1973	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
1972	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
1971	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
1970	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —

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Datsun 240Z Towing Capacity

The Datsun 240Z has no towing capacity for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
1974	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1973	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1972	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1971	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1970	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg

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Datsun 240Z Fuel consumption

The Datsun 240Z is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s)

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
1974	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: —	Engine: 2.4L	Fuel Type: Leaded Petrol	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1973	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: —	Engine: 2.4L	Fuel Type: Leaded Petrol	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1972	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: —	Engine: 2.4L	Fuel Type: Leaded Petrol	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1971	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: —	Engine: 2.4L	Fuel Type: Leaded Petrol	Transmission: 3 SP AUTO
1970	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: —	Engine: 2.4L	Fuel Type: Leaded Petrol	Transmission: 5 SP MAN