Nissan was the first to bring reliable, affordable sportscars to the U.S. This car is manufactured for its affordable speed. The 300ZX can accelerate to 60 mph in 8 seconds or less. The 300ZX was released in 1984, and continued with only minor body changes through 1989, when it was replaced by the last Z as a 1990 model, also called the 300ZX.

'Z' Cars, as they are usually called on the Internet, are quite popular cars. To many car lovers, Nissan's Z car is not only the first Japanese sports car, but the best. The car's roots date to the heady days of the '60s, when Japanese automakers commanded little respect but lots of ambition.

To upgrade their image, Japanese automakers needed to produce a world-class sports car. This idea was what Nissan had in mind when came up with the Z car. What was envisioned was a GT car like a Porsche or Jaguar XKE, but at a lower price. Whether it leaves production or not, the Z car's coming of age reflects that of the Japanese car industry over the last 25 years.

From its origins as a low-cost sports car to its current status as a world-class automobile, the Z car and its performance heritage have earned a definitive place in the annals of sports car history.