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1971 Datsun 240z Base

2DR Coupe

$3,597 MSRP
2.4l
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

15.2 sec

@ 90 mph

Horsepower • Torque
151 hp

Power

146 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,260 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1971 Datsun 240z Base
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1971

Make:

Datsun

Model:

240z

Trim:

Base

Style:

2DR Coupe

Base Price:

$3,597

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,260 lbs

Length:

162.8 in.

Width:

64.2 in.

Height:

50.6 in.

Wheelbase:

90.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.42

Weight Distribution:

Front: 50.0% | Rear: 50.0%

MPG:

21 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

15.9 gal. / 366 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

151 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

146 ft-lbs @ 4,800 rpm

Engine:

2.4l

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.61 sec

0-60 mph:

6.93 sec

0-100 mph:

20.8 sec

Top Speed:

125 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.7 sec @ 70.7 mph

¼ mile:

15.21 sec @ 90 mph

½ mile:

24.29 sec @ 105.8 mph

1 mile:

40.01 sec @ 120 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P175/70YR14

Rear Tires:

P175/70YR14

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.545

Gear Ratios

1: 3.32

2: 1.88

3: 1.3

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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