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The Nissan 260Z was a sports car produced from 1974 to 1978, positioned between the 240Z and 280Z in Nissan's Z-car lineup. It was powered by a 2.6-liter inline-six engine and offered in both two-seat and 2+2 body styles. The model is generally noted for its balanced handling, straightforward mechanical design, and classic styling. It served as an affordable grand touring sports car during the 1970s.
Manufacturer: Nissan
Nissan Motor Company was founded in Yokohama, Japan, in 1933 and became one of the world's largest automakers, forming a long-standing alliance with Renault beginning in 1999. The company released the Leaf in 2010 as one of the first mass-market electric cars and is also known for the GT-R performance car and its pioneering work with continuously variable transmissions. Nissan's reputation has been mixed in recent years, with its CVTs drawing reliability complaints and the company experiencing financial difficulties and leadership turmoil following the arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn in 2018.
Model: 260z
The Nissan 260Z was a sports car produced from 1974 to 1978, positioned between the 240Z and 280Z in Nissan's Z-car lineup. It was powered by a 2.6-liter inline-six engine and offered in both two-seat and 2+2 body styles. The model is generally noted for its balanced handling, straightforward mechanical design, and classic styling. It served as an affordable grand touring sports car during the 1970s.
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1974The 1974 260Z replaced the 240Z with a stroked 2.6-liter L26 inline-six engine and introduced a 2+2 hatchback body style alongside the two-seat coupe. U.S. models gained larger federally mandated 5-mph bumpers and additional emissions equipment, which reduced net horsepower output. Common service considerations include rust repair in the floor pans and hatch area, timing chain guide wear, carburetor maintenance, and aging rubber seals and electrical connections.