The Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (HS30) '71 is a road car produced by Nissan. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Gran Turismo Sport.
Other names[]
This car appears under different names depending on the game region.
GT2[]
| Region | Name (menus) | Name (race) |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | フェアレディ 240Z | HS30 FAIRLADY 240Z |
| NTSC-U | Datsun 240Z 240ZG(HS30,J) '71 | Datsun 240Z 240ZG(J) '71 |
| PAL | Datsun 240Z (J) '71 | Datsun 240Z (J) '71 |
GT4[]
| Region | Name | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (HS30) '71 | fairlady_240zg_71 |
| International | Nissan 240ZG (HS30) '71 | _240zg_71 |
Between GTPSP to GT6, all regional variants above are available in all regions of the game; these variants have the same prices (and level requirements in GT5).
Colors[]
The player can choose three colors when they buy this car:
- Grand Prix Maroon
- Grand Prix Red
- Grand Prix White
In-Game Description[]
Car Collection (GT7)[]
Equipped with fender flares and a 'G-nose'; the symbolic Japanese sportscar of the '70s.
*The Nissan Fairlady Z was sold as the Nissan 240ZG outside Japan.
Near the end of the 1960s, Japanese cars were starting to make a name for themselves on the international stage. One of the vanguards of this movement was the Fairlady Z that debuted in 1969. Yutaka Katayama, leading Nissan North America at the time, convinced headquarters that ‘now is the time for a real sportscar’, and subsequently challenged European cars to a showdown. The history of the Z began here.
One symbolic model of the Z is the 432. While the other Z's were equipped with the type L engine, the 432 was given an S20, DOHC straight-6 engine from the Prince R380. The '4' stands for 4 valves per cylinder; the '3' stands for 3 twin-choke carburettors; the '2' stands for 2 camshafts. Its output was 157.8 BHP, with a maximum torque of 18.0 kgfm.
This 432 also had a 432R racing spec model. Utilising an FRP bonnet for weight reduction, there were only 30 ever made.
Behind all this high performance was a lot of hard effort. The S20 was a sensitive engine, and it was said that the only ones who could make this engine really sing were Nissan's own works mechanics at Oppama. That is why Nissan gradually shifted the racing emphasis towards the 240Z.
The U.S. spec 240Z, with its 2.4 L type L engine was easy to work with, and its toughness and ability to push the car from any RPM range was its strong point. Once in racing sports, it performed well in safari races and international rallying, such as in the Monte Carlo.
With this strong show of performance, the 240Z later began sales in Japan in 1971. The 240ZG, known for its long 'G nose' front end and bold, flared arches, became a huge hit making the 'Z' brand synonymous with sportscars.
Used Cars (GT7)[]
The Nissan S30 is one of the finest and most popular Japanese sports cars ever produced. This higher-performance 240Z variant, the 240ZG, features a 2.4L straight-six engine. Its extended front was one of the more notable additions, and it is lovingly referred to as the 'G-nose'. This feature increased the car's total length by about 190 mm compared to the 240Z. The nose isn't just for looks—its aerodynamic properties boost the 240ZG's top speed by about 3.1 mph.
Café (GT7)[]
Jeremy[]
What happened in June 1972 was pretty unusual, by anyone's standards. It was the second race of the popular Fuji Grand Champion Series, which took place on the Fuji Speedway Circuit. And, despite being up against Gr.6 and Gr.7 racing cars... A lower-rank car based on a retail model managed to emerge victorious! The car in question was a Fairlady 240ZG, and its driver was Japan's Haruo Yamagata. The race took place in heavy rain, and the 240ZG performed exceptionally against its higher-ranked rivals... Eventually crossing the finish line in first place! The event became known in Japan as the 'Z in the Rain' race, and is one of the most legendary moments in motorsports.
Shiro Nakamura[]
No doubt about it, the S30 has a sports car design that is quintessentially Japanese. I might even go so far as to say that its proportions and lines are just about perfect. The over-fenders and long nose which were added to the ZG variant... They actually balance the car quite nicely, giving it a more 'aggressive' charm, so to speak. Just remember to give it some wide-rim wheels!
Acquisition[]
| Game | Buy From Location | Credits | Win From Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 Prologue | --- | --- | Available to the player in Arcade Mode from the beginning. |
| Gran Turismo 4 | --- | --- | Club "Z" |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Nissan Dealership | 55,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership | 41,725 (Lv. 0) |
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| Gran Turismo 6 | Nissan Dealership | 55,000 | --- |
| This car is not available in Gran Turismo Sport. | |||
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Cars | 106,400[1] | --- |
Pictures[]
Trivia[]
- In Gran Turismo 4 Prologue, an unused black color version of the car can be found in the game files.
- The racing modifications for the car in GT2 resemble the Checkman Sports Kit version of the 240ZG, driven by Haruhito Yanagida.
- The distinctive nose style of the car is popular among old Nissan Z enthusiasts, and commonly referred as "G-Nose". The reason why Nissan restyled the nose of the Z is to enhance its aerodynamics for racing purposes.
- Despite appearing nearing every Gran Turismo game, this car did not received its updated model and interior until its return in Gran Turismo 7, where it now has a fully-modeled bodywork and a fully-functioning interior.
- In GT6 however, the car did receive minor visual upgrades (but without a fully-functioning interior), joining the ranks of cars often referred as "semi-premium" by GT6 players.
Notes[]
- ↑ Price as of August 2023.