Nissan 260Z Side Marker Bulb Size

The Nissan 260Z uses a 97 bulb size for both front and rear side marker applications. The replacement chart covers 1974 to 1975 model year data.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Front Side Marker

Years	Bulb Size
1974-1975	97

Years	Bulb Size
1974-1975	97

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97

The Nissan 260Z uses the 97 bulb across all listed side marker positions, both front and rear, for the 1974-1975 model years.
The 97 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized in both the United States and Canada, operating at 12 volts and 13 watts.
It is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves only one lighting function rather than combining two, such as running and braking.
The 97 uses a BA15s bayonet base, which is a single-contact bayonet mount with a 15mm collar width.
The 97 is described as a variant of the 1156 bulb. While the two share the BA15s base type, they are not identical, and substitution between them warrants attention to wattage and fitment tolerances specific to the socket.