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Post #1 Mon, Dec 8, 1:02 PM
xero890
Member - 87

The engine is smaller, and more powerful than both of its later models! I suppose that is when emissions took its toll on the Z?
Post #2 Thu, Jan 1, 11:45 PM
Bugatti4evr
ringleader - 23126

Yeah, it has to do with the carburetters. OR it could just be the octane of the fuel used, which can scrape a few horsepower off.
Post #3 Sat, Mar 20, 6:26 PM
troy1004
Supercar Messiah - 2559

how much does this have? my dads 260 says 162 under the hood.
Post #4 Sat, Apr 3, 11:41 AM
Chanf
New Member - 7

The engine spec on these were rated at about 150hp, thats with the dual SU sidedraft carbs...
Post #5 Thu, May 6, 12:24 AM
Z Car
Member - 135

Every Z-Car after the 240 also weighed significantly more.

240Z: 2,355 Lbs
260Z: 2,605 Lbs
280Z: 2875 Lbs
280ZX: 2,825 Lbs
300ZX (84-89): 3,080 Lbs
300ZX (90-96): 3,219 Lbs

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Post #6 Thu, Jul 1, 2:18 AM
jomamma
New Member - 3

almost like they were refering to weight, instead of literage
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