gan-san was really never a big fan of the FairladyZ... he hesitated to even call the Z a 'sports car.'
he even recommened one to get a AT and just drive it in the city.
so i think they just wanted to shove it up our arse.
and let me just add that spec racers chuckle when they see the Z thinking it's a wannabie a sports car due to best motoring. lol