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| = Datsun 160Z = | = Datsun 160Z = | ||
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| - | South Africa GB211 [[140Y_and_160Y#160Y_Coupe|160Y Coupe]] was the basis for the '''160Z''' special. | + | In 1978, the new 160Z — with L16 power — replaced the 140Z. This was an even more-limited-edition only available in Canary Yellow. |
| - | Early 160Z rear with black spoiler | + | {{Upload!|174_61d340d6afaf2.jpg}} |
| - | <br>{{UploadPost|174_61d340d6afaf2.jpg|496387|was=Photo\3965787150_51e1162709_o.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} | + | |
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| - | Datsun 160Z - Limited Series, price R5595 | + | |
| - | 1978: 120 Nov-Dec | + | |
| - | 1979: 121 | + | |
| - | 1980: remaining 1979 stock sold for R6530 | + | |
| - | total 241 | + | |
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| - | The 160Z — in Coupe-only form — was introduced for the 1978 model year: | + | |
| - | * different spoilers to the 140Z | + | |
| - | * Front [[air dam]] spoiler | + | |
| - | * Rear [[spoiler]], black rubber or yellow fibreglass | + | |
| - | * {{search|Datsun+Canary+Yellow+site%3Aza|Canary Yellow}} with black stripes | + | |
| - | * "Mexican Stripe" cloth seats color-matched (yellow and black), high back | + | |
| - | * red, orange and yellow inlayed black decals | + | |
| - | * Twin Hitachi sidedraft carbs | + | |
| - | * L16 engine from the [[710#South_Africa|160U-SSS]] (9.5:1 compression ratio, 71[[kw]], 140[[nm]]) | + | |
| - | * Larger brake rotors and calipers | + | |
| - | * Revised rear leafs and shock absorbers with anti-tramp properties | + | |
| - | * 13" Alloy wheels designed by {{search|Eddie+Keizan|Eddie Keizan}} of {{search|about+Tiger+Wheel+site%3Aza|Tiger Wheel}} | + | |
| - | * rear window [[louvers]] by {{search|Perana+Louvres+site%3Aza|Perana Louvres South Africa}} | + | |
| - | reference: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11931 160Z Road Test (ZA)] | + | |
| - | <br>{{Photo|18786400027_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} | + | |
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| - | {{Album|11931}}{{Caption|In addition to an uprated 160U-SSS engine, the new Z Coupé has alloy wheels, spoilers and rear window louvres.<br> | + | |
| - | <br>The striking Mexican-stripe cloth seats of the new model}}<blockquote>new models | + | |
| - | <br>DATSUN 160Z SPORTS COUPÉ | + | |
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| - | <br>Datsun-Nissan South Africa has announced a new high-performance sedan — the Datsun 160Z. | + | |
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| - | <br>Following the success of its Datsun 140Z sports model, the company decided to bring out an even more potent version, with good fuel-ecomony characteristics. | + | |
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| - | <br>Basically, the 140Z version is upgraded to a 160Z by introducing the 1,600 engine of the [[710#South_Africa|160U-SSS]]. "This engine — known for its economy, reliability, and rally-style performance — will have the effect of giving sports-car performance and outstanding petrol economy in the light '[[Model_names#Y_Models|Y Series]]' body," the company states. | + | |
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| - | <br>To further enhance the 160Z coupé in performance and economy, Datsun-Nissan has fitted two single-barrel [[HTC|side-draught Hitachi carburettors]]. | + | |
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| - | <br>The brakes have been developed according to the new {{wikiEx|Nissan_Laurel#Third_generation_(C230)_(1977–1980)|280L Series}} pattern of increased caliper and disc size, and both rear springs and shock absorbers have been developed to eliminate axle-tramp. | + | |
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| - | <br>The Datsun 160Z will have all the traditional trimmings — aluminium alloy wheels, specially designed for Datsun by Eddie Kaizan of Tiger Wheels, front and rear spoilers, and rear window louvre. | + | |
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| - | <br>The 160Z coupé will be available in canary yellow with black striping and will have colour-matched, yellow-and-black, high-backed Mexican-stripe cloth seats. | + | |
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| - | <br>The 1978 models in the Datsun "Y" series are: 120Y sedan; 120Y bakkie; 120Y panel-van; 140Y station wagon; 140Y SDX; 160Y GX coupé; 160Y Automatic, and 160Z coupé. | + | |
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| - | <br>National price of the 160Z Coupé had not been announced at time of writing. | + | |
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| - | <br>CAR July 1978 [page] 19</blockquote> | + | |
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| - | {{Photo|31007300060_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} {{Photo|31007300021_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} {{Photo|31007300023_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} {{Photo|31007300034_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} | + | |
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| - | == Context == | + | |
| - | The 1978 '''160Z''' paint scheme is same/similar to the [[280Z]] ZZZAP "Special Decor Package" offered in the USA the year before. It was used only on {{search|Datsun+paint+code+411|paint code 411}} (Sunburst Yellow) cars. | + | |
| - | <br>{{UploadPost|174_61d2084f6c335.jpg|496383}} | + | |
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| - | {{search|280.Z.ZZZAP|280-Z ZZZap Edition}} | + | |
| - | <br>{{UploadPost|174_61d208addc76f.jpg|496383}} | + | |
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| - | Also in 1978 Nissan-Datsun South Africa released many stripe packages, applicable to all Datsuns. The "Jones Datsun" appears to be a [[160Y]] Coupe with similar colors | + | |
| - | <br>{{Album|11951}} | + | |
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| - | == Cape Town == | + | |
| - | {{webEx|datsunclubuk.proboards.com/thread/2612|scrollTo2982|160Z spotted in Cape Town}} | + | |
| - | <br>{{UploadPost|174_61d3443583923.jpg|491208|was=Photo\PICT0431.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{UploadPost|174_61d34406410d7.jpg|491208|was=Photo\PICT0432.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{UploadPost|174_61d34440c0545.jpg|491208|was=Photo\PICT0433.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{UploadPost|174_61d3444d74fac.jpg|491208|was=Photo\PICT0434.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} | + | |
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| - | Mexican-stripe cloth seats | + | |
| - | <br>{{UploadPost|174_5cb6da46edd57.jpg|491208|was=Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210/PICT0435.jpg}} | + | |
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| - | Tiger Wheel alloys 13x5.5J | + | |
| - | <br>{{UploadPost|174_61d341148a863.jpg||was=Photo\PICT0436.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} | + | |
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| - | == Pedro's 1979 == | + | |
| - | {{images|160Z+site%3Aamigosjaponesesantigos.pt|Pedro's 160Z at AJA}} | + | |
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| - | [http://www.cardomain.com/search?key=160Z 160Z at Cardomain.com]☁ | + | |
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| - | {{web|www.cardomain.com/ride/1878640|Pedro's B210 at Cardomain.com}} | + | |
| - | <br>{{Album|11374}} | + | |
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| - | [[PB210#Sunny_Excellent_1600_.28GB211.29|GB211]] L16T (twin carb) engine | + | |
| - | <br>{{Album|11372}} | + | |
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| - | [[B210_Gauges#Round_vs_Rectangular|B210 maru dash]], wood [[Console#B210_Console|console]] and [[B210_steering_wheel#GX_Type|GX steering wheel]] with 'Z' horn button from [[280Z]] | + | |
| - | <br>{{Album|11371}} | + | |
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| - | {{Photo|18786400001_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{Photo|18786400044_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{Photo|18786400045_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} | + | |
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| - | == Variation == | + | |
| - | This red coupe has "Z" badges | + | |
| - | <br>{{Photo|31007300080_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} {{Photo|31007300081_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} {{Photo|31007300082_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} {{Photo|31007300083_large.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210}} | + | |
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| - | Clone? Red "160Z" | + | |
| - | <br>{{Photo|160Z-red-1.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{Photo|160Z-red-2.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} {{Photo|160Z_taillights.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/B210/PB210}} | + | |
| = Racing = | = Racing = | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 5 January 2022
Datsun-Nissan South Africa produced specials based on the Sunny Excellent B210 series, marketed as 140Z and 160Z. These were coupe-only with special tape stripes applied.
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Datsun 140Z
John Conchie, former racing driver and renowned tuning specialist, first came to prominence as co-founder of Alconi Developments in Johannesburg in 1964. He was instrumental in the development of a succession of special models for several South African motor manufacturers, including Renault 8 Alconi, Fiat 1500 OTS, Fiat 124/125 Scorpion, Datsun 1600 SSS Zero and Datsun 140Z.
The 140Z was model number KPB210(GKQ) thus offered only in Coupe (K) form, was equipped with the L14 carbureted engine, manual transmission, and marketed as the DATSUN 140Z.
140Z ID Plate
According to this plate, the 140Z was manufactured by Nissan Tokyo, but assembled by Datsun-Nissan South Africa. They may have received partially assembled units from Japan, and completed them, or they may have gotten CKD (Completely Knocked Down) sets and fully assembled them right in South Africa. At some point in time it is known that South Africa started manufacturing vehicle in-country (notably at their Rosslyn factory).
WA 140Z cardomain
There were minor cosmetic differences between the 140Z and 140Y GX:
- DX/GL front grill (without integrated driving lights)
- front and rear spoilers
- different side marker lights
- blacked-out bumpers
- mag wheels <source?>
- unique exterior graphics
- twin Dellorto sidedraught carburetors
- 'D' grille badge
- '140Z' rear badge
Monochrome
Datsun 160Z
Main: 160Z
In 1978, the new 160Z — with L16 power — replaced the 140Z. This was an even more-limited-edition only available in Canary Yellow.
Racing
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