The S30 Nissan/Datsun (known in Japan as the Fairlay Z and in other markets as the 240Z and later as the 260Z and 280Z) were sports cars produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. of Japan from 1970 to 1978. HLS30 was the designation of the left-hand drive model and HS30 for the right-hand drive model. The 240Z was introduced in 1969 with a 2.4 liter straight-6 SOHC engine, rear wheel drive, and a stylish coupe body. The engine, based on the Datsun 510's 4-cylinder produced 150 hp (112 kW) and came with a 5-speed manual transmission (U.S. models received a 4-speed manual), a less common 3-speed automatic transmission was optional and had a "Nissan Full Automatic" badge. A 4-wheel independent suspension consisted of MacPherson struts in front (borrowed from the Datsun Laurel C30) and Chapman struts in back. Front disc brakes and rear drums were standard.