Datsun 280 Zzzap

Datsun 280 Zzzap was released in November 1976.

Originally called 'Midnite Racer' when Midway acquired the right from Digital Games to create the game (January 1976). Midway released their final version 10 months after at the AMOA as 'Datsun 280 Zzzap'. Here is the reason for the game's name change : Midway came up with a marketing promotion where winners in various categories would win a Datsun 280Z. Realizing that their driving game would be a perfect tie-in, they renamed it Datsun 280 Zzzap.

he branded version Datsun 280 ZZZAP was then released in Japan by Taito in February 1977, and then in North America by Midway in March.


Becoro # 2023-11-13 20:44:55 - source

excerpt from the flyer:
"Thrilling action matches skills against tight bends... fast straights... S-curves & more for real driving excitement!"
• Realistic Engine, Crash & Accelerator Sound Effects
• 3- Dimensional Driving Game with High & Low Gear Shift
• Constantly Changing Race Course
• High Score of the Day Feature
• Adjustable Extended Play

# 2023-11-13 20:45:38 - official description - THE ARCADE VIDEO-GAME "Encyclopedia" 1970-1976

software: Emulated on MAME,

hardware: Midway 8080bw System,

display: Monotone

A first-person driving game. As the title suggests, the car you are driving in the game is a Datsun 280Z.

(Jacquismo) - # 2006

ported to
280 Zzzap / Dodgem (Astrocade)

similar to
Night Driver (Arcade)
Night Racer (Arcade)

clone of
Nürburgring 1 (Arcade)