The Nissan Z series of automobile engines ranged from 2.0 L to 2.4 L and were produced from 1979 through August 1989. The Z series engines retained a nearly identical block to the earlier Nissan L engine with the exception of the Z24 which utilized a taller deck height to increase engine displacement. The most notable feature of the Z-Series engine was the introduction of the crossflow cylinder head which increased performance and reduced emissions by moving the intake ports to the right side of the vehicle opposite the exhaust ports. This change allows the fuel air mixture to more easily enter the combustion chamber and also allows the exhaust port velocity to more effectively scavange the cylinder and reduce reversion pulses.

Z20S

The Z20S is a 2.0 L (1952 cc) engine produced from 1979 through 1981. It was produced in 2-bolt and 3-bolt versions.

Applications:

• Datsun 510
• Datsun 720

Z20E

The Z20 was fuel injected to become the Z20E and produced from 1979 through July 1984.

Applications:

• Nissan 200SX
• Datsun 510
• Datsun 720

Z22E

The Z22E is a 2.2 L (2187 cc) engine produced from 1981 through 1984. It was always fuel injected.

Applications:

• Nissan 200SX
• Datsun 720

Z24

The Z24 is a 2.4 L (2389 cc) engine produced from 30256 through August of 1989. A fuel injected version was produced starting in April of 1985.

Applications:

• Datsun 720
• Nissan Hardbody
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Nissan Van

See also

• List of Nissan engines