Back when Nissan still sold cars under the “Datsun” banner, it introduced the 240Z—a bona fide sports car that cost less than its European rivals. Engine displacement increased over the years, along with weight, and the bloated 280ZX of the early eighties was more grand tourer than sports car.
Nissan regained its performance credentials with the 300ZX of 1990 and the 350Z of 2003. A complete redesign for 2009 produced the 370Z, which has the performance and impracticality of the true sports car.
