1969 Datsun 240Z

The Datsun 240Z is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power to the rear wheels. The Datsun 240Z's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.4 litre, single overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it has an output of 161 bhp (163 PS/120 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 198 N·m (146 lb·ft/20.2 kgm) at 4400 rpm. The engine powers the wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission. Quoted weight at the kerb is 1025 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 201 km/h or 125 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4140 mm
Weight
1025 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.4 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
163 PS / 161 bhp / 120 kW @ 5600 rpm
Torque
198 Nm / 146 ft.lb / 20.2 kgm @ 4400 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 8.3 s
Top speed
201 km/h / 125 mph

1969 Datsun 240Z specifications

1969 Datsun 240Z data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2305 mm	90.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1346 mm	53 inches
Length	4140 mm	163 inches
Width	1626 mm	64 inches
Height	1283 mm	50.5 inches
Ground clearance	165 mm	6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.8
Kerb weight	1025 kg	2260 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60 litres	13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Nissan/Datsun
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.4 litre 2393 cc (146.03 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	83 × 73.7 mm 3.27 × 2.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.13
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	163 PS (161 bhp) (120 kW) at 5600 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	198 Nm (146 ft·lb) (20.2 kgm) at 4400 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	50.2 kW/litre 68.2 ps/litre 67.3 bhp/litre 1.1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	82.74 Nm/litre 1 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1039.8 kPa (150.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	398.83 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	6.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	25.6 s
Standing quarter-mile	16.2 s
Standing kilometre	29.9 s
Maximum speed	201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 159.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 117.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 157.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.54 kg/kW 14.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.LW.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID	36003
Production total	15076
Model code
RAC rating	25.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1969 Datsun 240Z added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.