Nissan Z is the officially licensed 50th anniversary history of Nissan's legendary Z family of sports cars.

Some 35 years ago Datsun (now Nissan) introduced the 1970 Datsun 240Z sports car, emphatically disproving the perception that Japanese automakers could only produce economy cars. Designed specifically to appeal to the American market, the Z car has enjoyed long-term popularity with its sporty styling and impressive performance. Z car fans are loyal and numerous. Over 1.4 million Z cars have been sold worldwide, including 1 million-plus in the U.S. The five generations of Z cars include the latest version, the 350Z introduced in 2003, which has refueled interest in Z cars. This book will thoroughly cover the history of this breakthrough Japanese sports car, and will include official Datsun/Nissan photography and memorabilia such as advertising and international marketing materials.

An ultimate inside look at one of 2003's hottest new cars, the Nissan 350Z. Featuring the brilliant text and photography of John Lamm, this book is written in cooperation with the Nissan Corporation, which has pledged full access to archives, design drawings, mockups, and key players within the company. With its reasonable price, high power, and gorgeous looks, Nissan has hit the bull's eye and created a car that is sure to be revered by a legion of fans.

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The Datsun 240Z was a landmark in automotive history--some say the Japanese E-type Jaguar--and by the time the first generation of Z--cars came to an end in 1978, everyone around the world knew the name Datsun and that the company was serious about sports cars.

The fifth Nissan Z car generation, the 350Z Coupe, made its US debut as a 2003 model and was offered with five levels of trim. The Roadsters appeared the following year. The 350Z filled a gaping hole in the market and was greeted enthusiasticallhy. Models reported on are the Coupe, Roadster, GT4, GT-S and Nismo. Included are road and comparison tests, updates, specifications plus advice on acquiring a good used 350Z.