History question.
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krismon
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History question.
Why did the 240z come to the US with 4 speeds when we already had 5 speed roadsters on the road?
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Datsun.David
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Re: History question.
I think most of the domestic competition for the Z was still running 4 speeds, so maybe they didn't figure they needed the extra gear... Pretty sure Vettes, Camaros and Mustangs of the day were all 4 speed...
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67.5 SRL311 #00544 - Sora Blue SU
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FergO2k
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Re: History question.
Yep, funny. Pete Brock's write-up on the Baja 1000 Z car said they ran a roadster 5 speed in it (and big balloony tires to help with ground clearance, and cushion for the bruisin' I suppose).
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69 2L, SUs (driver, not susceptible to polish)
02 Tacoma 4 door (sold at 300k miles!)
2017 Honda Ridgeline (2021 purchase)
Los Alamitos, CA