Sales of the Nissan Z Car started in October 1969 for the 1970 model year, with separate versions for the Japanese and U.S. markets (in other markets including the United States, it was marketed as the Datsun 240Z). The Japanese Fairlady Z featured a 2.0L SOHC L20 inline-six engine producing 130 hp (97 kW). Japanese buyers could also get the L24 engine in the Fairlady 240Z model (HS30) or the performance focused Fairlady Z432 powered by the 2.0L inline-six S20.  In Japan, the Z was still known as the Fairlady to keep the car in line with the previous generation Datsun Sports roadster.