We Drove EVERY Nissan Z

Summary by Krater

The hosts drive and rank every generation of the Nissan Z, from the Datsun 240Z to the modern Nissan Z, evaluating their history, performance, and impact on the automotive market.

From the video

Answers: Which generation of the Nissan Z is the best?

• Nissan Z history
• Car ranking and review
• Classic Japanese sports cars
• Automotive design evolution

What it concludes

• The Datsun 240Z is ranked at the top of the list for its great design, lack of competition, and massive success.
• The Datsun 280ZX shifted toward a personal luxury vehicle and gained weight, making it slower and heavier than the 240Z.
• The Nissan 300ZX Z31 replaced the inline-6 with a V6 engine and represented a huge shift in Nissan's design philosophy.
• The Nissan 300ZX Z32 twin-turbo brought high performance and grand tourer technology together, making it the most expensive Z of any generation.
• The Nissan 350Z brought back the back-to-basics sports car formula with a naturally aspirated V6 engine.
• The Nissan 370Z refined the 350Z formula with auto rev-matching and slight power increases while maintaining a reliable platform for 12 years.