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History question.
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:02 pm
by krismon
Why did the 240z come to the US with 4 speeds when we already had 5 speed roadsters on the road?
Re: History question.
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:18 pm
by Datsun.David
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...
Re: History question.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:17 am
by FergO2k
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).