Editing Nissan Z-car (section)

== Engines ==
The first two generations, [[Nissan S30|S30]] (240Z/260Z/280Z) and [[Nissan S130|S130]] (280ZX) of Z-car were powered by a [[straight-six engine]], (part of the [[Nissan L engine|L-series]] of Nissan engines, which powered most of their vehicles until the early 1980s) with a displacement of 2.4&nbsp; L in the first incarnation, and increasing to 2.6&nbsp; L and 2.8&nbsp; L in the 260Z, and the 280Z and ZX, respectively. The Nissan S130 Model was capable of a top speed of {{convert|130|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, and the S30, despite having the same engine, boasted a lesser top speed of {{convert|125|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.

The second generation S130, introduced in 1979 was a complete redesign, retaining only the [[Nissan L engine#L28|L28 engine]] and other driveline components. A turbo option was introduced in 1981, bringing performance surpassing that of the original 240Z.

The third generation, the [[Nissan 300ZX|300ZX]], switched to a 3.0&nbsp;L [[V6 engine|V6]]. There were two generations of the 300ZX: the Z31 from 1984 to 1989, and the Z32 from 1990 to 1996. Both the Z31 and Z32 came in either non-turbo or turbo trims. During the '90s, the car's price continued to elevate and sales continued to fall. Even a major design change in 1998 couldn't save it, and production finally ended in 1999. This generation had a top speed of {{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.

While the model names were based on the engine capacity for the US markets, with the 240Z having a 2.4-liter [[Nissan L engine|L24]] engine and the 260Z having a 2.6-liter [[Nissan L engine|L26]] engine and so on to the 300ZX 3.0-litre V6, due to Japanese taxation laws relating to engine capacity, some second and third generation (S130 and Z31) Fairlady Z cars were produced for the Japanese domestic market fitted with 2.0L engines. The S130 was available with an [[Nissan L engine|L20ET]] inline 6, while the Z31 had either a [[Nissan RB engine|RB20DET]] inline 6 or a [[Nissan VG engine|VG30DET]] V6.

In the 2003 model year, Nissan reentered the US sports-car market with the [[Nissan 350Z|350Z]], powered by the 3.5&nbsp;L [[Nissan VQ engine|VQ35DE]] V6 producing {{convert|291|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}}, and styled in an attempt to create a more modern interpretation of the 240Z's lines. It had a new six-speed manual gearbox, and is capable of over {{convert|155|mph|abbr=on}}. The [[350Z]]'s engine was updated twice; in 2005 to the VQ35DE RevUp, producing {{convert|304|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}}, and in 2007 to the VQ35HR, producing {{convert|315|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}}.

The 370Z features a 3.7L [[Nissan VQ engine#VQ37VHR|VQ37VHR]] V6 producing {{convert|333-355|PS|kW hp|abbr=on|0}}. This engine shares much of its architecture with the VQ35HR, the primary differences being the introduction of Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) and an increase in overall displacement. Due to the similarities between the two engines, many OEM and aftermarket parts are interchangeable. The new 370Z, like the previous two generations, is electronically limited to {{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.

The seventh generation Z is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L [[Nissan VR engine#VR30DDTT|VR30DDTT]] V6 producing {{convert|406|PS|kW hp|abbr=on|0}} and 350 lb-ft of torque mated to a six speed manual transmission complete with an Exedy clutch or a nine-speed automatic Jatco transmission.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Golden|first=Conner|date=2021-08-18|title=2023 Nissan Z First Look: No Numbers, Just Twin Turbos|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023-nissan-z-first-look-review/|access-date=2021-08-20|website=MotorTrend|language=en-US}}</ref>