What shape were the original Datsun 240Z headlights?

What shape were the original Datsun 240Z headlights?

Test your knowledge of classic Japanese sports car design with this quick quiz question about the iconic 1969 Datsun 240Z headlight styling.

Chapter 1

The birth of a disruptor

Chapter 2

Anatomy of an icon

Chapter 3

The evolution of speed

Chapter 4

Pop culture and the streets

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The great comeback and the electric future

Ch 2 · Anatomy of an icon
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yuki The golden ratio of sports cars

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Z Under the Hood
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yuki Nissan Z design anatomy

A golden ratio styles the fastback frame, A timeless shape that built a legendary name.

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The cockpit experience

yuki The Z's driver-focused interior featured a distinctive trio of dashboard-mounted gauges angled toward the driver.

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Fun Fact

Smelly solution: The original 240Z's hatch had one-way air vents to prevent exhaust fumes from being sucked back into the cabin.

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The heart of the machine

yuki The original Z relied on a smooth, reliable inline-six engine derived from luxury sedan technology.

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Glossary
fastback (noun)
An automotive design characterized by a single continuous slope from the roof to the rear bumper. The 1969 Datsun 240Z adopted this sloping roofline alongside a long hood to define its signature silhouette.

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Quiz

What was the primary functional purpose of the original 240Z's integrated rear deck spoiler lip?

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Gossip

Which Z design feature is the most iconic?

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Quiz

What was the designation code for the first-generation Nissan Z platform launched in 1969?

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Quiz

What style of engine layout did the original Datsun 240Z use?

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Quiz

What body style did the original Nissan Z feature?

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Quiz

Which luxury sedan engine family was adapted to power the original Datsun 240Z?

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Quiz

What distinctive shape did the headlights of the original Datsun 240Z have?

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Quiz

Who was the lead designer responsible for the iconic styling of the original S30 Datsun 240Z?

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Where were the three iconic auxiliary gauges located inside the original Nissan Z cockpit?

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