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seconds, and take the top speed to 143 mph. The turbocharged model took the same engine and this time added two turbos to create 300 net horsepower and 283 lb ft of torque. This is the highly prized gem of the 300ZX line, and it will race to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds, top speed was governed at 155 mph.
The transmission options remained the same as on the outgoing
models, with a five-speed manual listed as standard equipment and a four-speed automatic available as an extra-cost option. Choosing the automatic with a turbo cost the buyer 20 horsepower, however.
Nissan maintained the body options with the base model available as a two-seat, short wheelbase car, or a 2 + 2 long wheelbase option. The short wheelbase, two-position cars are by far better
Nissan 300ZX
TOP: Introduced in 1989, the Z32 was a dramatic design break from its predecessor.
ABOVE LEFT: With a more compact front-end proportion, the VG30 family was a tight fit in the Z32. ABOVE RIGHT: The Z32 was all-new, inside and out. Turbo models had limited rear-wheel steering.
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