- "This "poisonous" 240Z, which won the 2015 GT Award, packed a naturally-aspirated RB26 engine."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The GReddy Fugu Z is a tuned car produced by GReddy. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport, where it was introduced as part of Update 1.31, and in Gran Turismo 7.
In-game description[]
- "The Fugu Z was dreamt up by Fast and Furious actor Sung Kang. It's based on a 1973-model Datsun 240Z. The body kit is from wildly popular custom manufacturer Rocket Bunny. Even the engine is a piece of very particular engineering. It's the renowned RB26DETT from the Skyline GT-R, but adapted to be naturally aspirated. No surprise this little gem won Gran Turismo's Best in Show award at the 2015 SEMA event."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
The winner of the 2015 Gran Turismo Awards at SEMA was an S30 Datsun Z, nicknamed the 'Fugu Z'. The car was built by the actor Sung Kang, known for his role in the 'Fast and the Furious' movie series. It is based on a 1973 240Z which he bought in a stock state, and it was custom built to his desired specifications.
The most notable feature of the exterior is the Rocket Bunny body kit consisting of very wide fenders and front/rear spoilers. And of course the car is not just for looks. The engine is the famed RB26DETT from the Skyline GT-R converted to natural aspiration, with mechanical tuning bringing its power up to 216 BHP. Using E85 IndyCar fuel, it can produce about 295 BHP.
To withstand this power, a roll cage is welded to the interior. In order to reduce weight, the dashboard and console are custom made by CarbonSignal.
The name of the car 'Fugu' refers to the Japanese poisonous puckerfish. The fish is very poisonous, so it can lead to death if not treated properly. And the same can be said for the car.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Kagurazaka[]
The Fugu Z is a very fine car indeed. I especially like the intentionally spartan interior, which uses few added parts for nearly double the power. The original 240Z was simple, with beautiful proportions, and this car has respected that. Take the original fender mirrors—they're in the original Kilimanjaro White colour. It's as if a young Californian came upon a Z that was a bit rough around the edges... And polished it with the admiration he had for the car of his memories. Now the raw spirit of the 1973 Z shines brightly in the Fugu Z. Thank you, Sung Kang!
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.31+) |
Gran Turismo Brand Central | 300,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | GReddy Brand Central | 300,000 | Complete GT Café Extra Book 5: Nissan Fairlady Z |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LZ20B-Skyline | 675,000[1] | v1.31 | Racing engine swap; increases fuel economy. |
Trivia[]
- The "Fugu" name likely comes from a story where Sung Kang had the poisonous pufferfish of the same name while dining with fellow actor Sonny Chiba after filming The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
- The base color of the car is in Kilimanjaro White, which was once a popular Datsun color.
- On the GT Sport car list on the Gran Turismo website, the car's manufacturer is listed as GReddy, instead of "GT Awards (SEMA)". The car would be listed as a GReddy car in GT7.
- Although the Fast and Furious movies are known under the Wild Speed (ワイルド・スピード) title in Japan, the menu book collection description in GT7 when set to Japanese language refers to it by it's international title instead.
- Despite the base model being based on a Nissan Model, it cannot enter Nissan Manufacturer Scapes, a similar issue also happens with the Amuse NISMO 380RS Super Leggera.
- The name of the company who manufactures the gauges that are in the Fugu Z is incorrectly spelt as 'Speedhunt' within the game textures. The company name is actually called 'Speedhut'.
Notes[]
- ↑ Price as of September 2023.
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