The Z20S (S denotes carbureted) is a 2.0 L (1,952 cc) engine, with a 85.0 x 86.0 mm bore and stroke, produced from 1979 through 1984. It replaced the L20B using many of the same lower end components.
Applications:
- 1979-1981 Datsun 510 (88 hp/66 kW SAE)
- 1981-1984 Datsun 720
- Nissan Cabstar (Europe, 90 PS/66 kW DIN at 5,000 rpm)
- 1980-1986 Nissan/Datsun Caravan/Urvan/Nissan Homy E23 (105 PS/77 kW at 5,200 rpm, European versions have 87 PS/64 kW)
- 1986-1997 Nissan Caravan/Urvan/Homy E24
- 1979.10-1980.11 Nissan Laurel C230
- 1980.11-1984.10 Nissan Laurel C31 (110 PS/81 kW at 5,600 rpm)
In the US, the Z20S was only available in the 1980-81 510/A10 and 1984 720pickup w/MPG option.
The Nissan Caravan and Homy with this engine produced a maximum speed of 160 km/h. It was noted for being faster than its competitor Toyota Hiace, primarily because Z20S produced more power than the engines available in the Hiace.
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