trivia

[Fun_in_my_z]

I had forgot about this thread

[hls30.com]

When was the term "350Z" first applied nationally to a Nissan?

Extra Credit!

What company did it?

Why?

Will

[geezer]

Is this a trick question? Sounds easy 'nuff. It must have been when first unveiled. The name is derived from a number designation assigned by Nissan. It represents the 3.50L engine displacement. The Fairlady name is reserved for the Japanese market. Yeah, I know, Probably the wrong answer.

[hls30.com]

Good answer, but you need to get together with another Ron...not to be rude, but NOT!

Will

[sblake01]

1. 2002.

2. Nissan Design America in San Diego, Ca.

3. Nissan was unhappy with the original Z Concept. Too underpowered, too retro, backwards, etc.

[hls30.com]

In a word,

NO!

Will

PS you forgot 4

4. Development costs not combined with an existing platform...thanks Carlos...

[sblake01]

Oh well, that's what Wiki says.

[hls30.com]

Wiki don't know and neither does BO!

I did a quick search before I posted the questions...come on you Z historians!

Will

[Ksteve]

OK, just a wild guess but I'll bet it was back in the 70s for the V8 conversion with the 350sbc. Who was the first company to use the chevy engine, SCARAB, JTR?

[WingZr0]

OK, just a wild guess but I'll bet it was back in the 70s for the V8 conversion with the 350sbc. Who was the first company to use the chevy engine, SCARAB, JTR?

Heck, I'm going with Ksteve on this one. I just turned $20 into a Houndred at the casino last night and gave it all back, I might as well take a gamble on this one! (Cringe'y Face) :paranoid:

Lesson Learned .......... I think :eek: :hurt:

~Z~

[hls30.com]

OK, just a wild guess but I'll bet it was back in the 70s for the V8 conversion with the 350sbc. Who was the first company to use the chevy engine, SCARAB, JTR?

You're getting closer....

Will

[e_racer1999]

i was thinking scarab, too