Talk:Nissan Z-car

Image copyright

Image reference removed:

http://aronsson.se/datsun/edge_m.jpg

Photo shows a 1977 280Z

If the owner of the would allow use in wikipedia, please upload image and add to article. -- Egil 16:25 May 1, 2003 (UTC)

I've now got the permission, so the image is now in place... Egil 21:26 May 1, 2003 (UTC)

Would it be OK to rename this article according to the Wikipedia:WikiProject_Automobiles/Proposed_naming_convention? This has got to be the worst named automotive article... --Sfoskett 14:17, 23 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Somehow it looks like the entire content of "Z-car" was copied to "Nissan Z-car" rather than a redirect or reorg as requested. I guess I'll fix it. --SFoskett 17:59, Sep 17, 2004 (UTC)

I've added a move request for this page to Nissan Z-car as it should be. — AKADriver ☎ 15:10, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

There a few issues that i would like to be part of correcting. for one: the HP figures for the S30 series, although correct when looking at the VIN plates, are technically incorrect for comparison's sake. Although the 240Z had a listed horsepower of 151 on the engine plate, that was using an older, SAE gross output. When we get to the 260Z, the statement "Despite the engine size increase, power went down to 139 in the most areas of the US market thanks to new camshafts and carburetors in the face of stiffening emissions regulations" is incorrect, as the 139 HP rating was done by a different measure. I will research the correct figure and remedy this. Another area of error is in the reputation section of the article: "In 1998, Nissan even offered restored 240Zs through its dealerships." For one, the year was 1996. For two, Nissan Motors had nothing to do with the "Vintage" restoration project. This task was taken up by a Nissan Dealership (the name escapes me at the moment). I will do some more research on the dealership and correct this as well. As a comment, I must say that I am impressed with the first paragraph in the "History" section. Although the entrant mentions Albert Goertz, it never gives the false impression that Goertz had anything to do with the design of the Z. Thank you to whoever wrote that!E racer1999 01:04, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Reputation.

If there are any questions about the validity of the claim "best selling sports car series in history" then find something that says otherwise. The book I got the information from had the numbers ISBN-13: 978-1569709573 and ISBN-10: 1569709572. The book was published in March of 2006. Wikipedia also recognizes this claim here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bestselling_vehicle_nameplates

It's entry number 95 for those of you who just don't accept the truth (or trouble finding it). With two valid sources, come up with your own before touching the entry on the matter if you want to change it. Cybergoonieenderwiggin

Chase HQ

I removed the following quote: "A targa-top red Z32 300ZX also features as the 'hero car' the 1989 videogame, Chase HQ Special Criminal Investigation. This game allowed players to live the dream of racing fast, driving a (at the time) ultra exclusive sports car and shooting simultaneously." The car used in Chase HQ was a Porsche 928.E racer1999 (talk) 15:53, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Move to Nissan Z car

Anyone else think the article title should not include a dash in Z-car?Didymus (talk) 01:02, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Fixed 370Z info

370Z info is incomplete, added updated release dates and model years, cited sources. Details about the roadster and NISMO models should be added eventually. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mec011 (talk • contribs) 16:24, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

240Z concept

I don't remember the Post-1996 concept being called a 240Z concept. --THE FOUNDERS INTENT ^PRAISE _{GOOD WORKS} 18:58, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

Red links

There is a list of red links for each of the primary Z designers. WP:RED suggests this is not a good practice unless an article is bring prepared or is very likely to follow. --THE FOUNDERS INTENT ^PRAISE _{GOOD WORKS} 19:07, 23 August 2010 (UTC)