Nissan Fairlady Z (Z31). 1983–9 (prod. unknown). 3-door coupé, 3-door 2+2 coupé. F/R, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 2960 cm³ (V6 OHC), 2960 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Fairlady gets fatter and less sporting. Geared to US market and lazy, boulevard cruising. Shape more aerodynamic, though, like contemporary Nissans, squared off. Turbo option on both four- and six-cylinder engines. Fiftieth anniversary model in 1984; ceramic turbo the same year. Mid-term facelift in 1986, making Z rounder. Exported with V6 as 300 ZX.

Manufacturing location: Japan

Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Fairlady | Predecessor: Nissan Fairlady Z (Z30) | Successor: Nissan Fairlady Z (Z32)