Question 1

Is the Fairlady Z the same as the Z car?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fairlady Z is the Japanese-market name; the same car is sold as the Datsun or Nissan Z (240Z, 350Z, 370Z, Z) in export markets.

Question 2

What is the most collectible Fairlady Z?

Accepted Answer

The original S30 (240Z) is the most collectible, especially early and rare variants. The twin-turbo Z32 is also increasingly sought after.

Question 3

What engine does the modern Z use?

Accepted Answer

The current Z (RZ34) uses the VR30DDTT twin-turbo 3.0 liter V6, shared with the Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Red Sport.

Question 4

Is the Fairlady Z rear-wheel drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every generation has been rear-wheel drive, central to its sports-car handling character.

Question 5

Why is it called Fairlady?

Accepted Answer

Nissan named it after the musical My Fair Lady. Export markets dropped the name in favor of the Z designation, but Japan kept Fairlady Z.

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