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Datsun Roadsters on the Test Track, Japan
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:39 pm
by ADR
Re: Datsun Roadsters on the Test Track, Japan
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:19 am
by drieseck
Agreed, thanks again to our Silvia Master-Tech SP311.
To me, their corporate quest for 250kl (is 155mph) is remarkable in 64'. Watching the series 1-4, I believe 4 shows them switching a hot motor - R16 to dual Webers (must have been 50's!) and then finally a hard top to get there. The grand finale: they plasma cut the motor in half (all staff attended) to protect the achievement. In addition (or continuing film), showing all the Z design(s) on the roadster platform including the fastback with Z c-piller and many, many roadster versions that never made it to production; very cool history. Makes you realize they modified these cars daily.
Re: Datsun Roadsters on the Test Track, Japan
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:21 am
by CSP311
Yes I put the 3 videos on my site. Period, Nissan is testing a new design/configuration of engine either for the roadster or using a roadster as a test mule. Project A250X and the promptly smash the engine up with sledge hammers and burn the documentation..there was a lot of secrecy within Nissan and other auto companies then...ah typing at the same time!