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THE FACTS
Nissan 300ZX
Z31 300ZX Z31 300ZX Turbo Z32 300ZX Z32 300ZX Twin Turbo 1984-1988 1984-1988 1989-1996 1989-1996
ENGINE
Displacement 2960 cc 2960 cc 2960 cc 2960 cc
Bore X stroke 87.1 mm x 83.0 mm 87.1 mm x 83.0 mm 87.1 mm x 83.0 mm 87.1 mm x 83.0 mm
BHP @ RPM 160-165 @ 5200 200-205 @ 5200 222 @ 6400 300 @ 6400 (280 with AT)
Torque @ RPM 174 lb ft/236 N-m @ 4000 227 lb ft/308 N-m @ 3600 198 lb ft/268 N-m @ 4800 283 lb ft/384 N-m @ 3600
Compression Ratio 9:1 7.8:1 (1988 8.3:1) 10.5:1 8.5:1
Fuel delivery Electronic Fuel Injection Turbocharged Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Twin Turbocharged Fuel Injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Automatic 4-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed
Final Drive 3.7:1 3.54:1 4.08:1 3.7:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4410/4605 mm (2P/4P) 173.6/181.3 in 4410 mm/173.6 in 4305/4520 mm (2P/4P) 169.5/178 in 4305 mm/169.5 in
Overall Width 1725 mm/67.9 in 1725 mm/67.9 in 1790/1800 mm (2P/4P) 70.5/70.9 in 1790 mm/70.5 in
Overall Height 1260 mm/49.6 in 1260 mm/49.6 in 1250-1257 mm (coupe/conv)/ 1250 mm/49.5 in 49.2 - 49.5 in
Wheelbase 2320/2520 mm (2P/4P) 91.3/99.2 in 2320 mm/91.3 in 2450/2570 mm (2P/4P) 96.4/101.2 in 2450 mm/96.4 in
Front Track 1415 mm/55.7 in 1415 mm/55.7 in 1496 mm/58.9 in 1496 mm/58.9 in
Rear Track 1435 mm/56.5 in 1435 mm/56.5 in 1534 mm/60.4 in 1554 mm/61.2 in
Fuel Tank 71.9 liters/19 gallons 71.9 liters/19 gallons 70.8 liters/18.7 gallons 70.8 liters/18.7 gallons
Trunk Capacity 212.4 liters/7.5 cu ft 212.4 liters/7.5 cu ft 325.6 liters/11.5 cu ft 325.6 liters/11.5 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent multi-link, with coil springs, telescopic shocks and anti-roll bar
Independent multi-link, with coil springs, telescopic shocks and anti-roll bar
shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent, with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic
Independent, with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent multi-link, with coil springs, telescopic shocks and anti-roll bar
Independent multi-link, with coil springs, telescopic shocks and anti-roll bar
shocks, anti-roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, anti-lock, power assist Disc, anti-lock, power assist
Rear Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, anti-lock, power assist Disc, anti-lock, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 9.1 seconds 7.3 seconds 6.7 seconds 5.9 seconds
Top Speed 138 MPH 149 MPH 143 MPH 155 MPH
Fuel Consumption 20 MPG 18 MPG 19 MPG 18 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Nissan 300ZX: The Z31 Z-car was a significant shift away from its less sophisticated predecessor. Turbos have impressive performance and good road manners. Low prices mean that many cars have often lived hard lives. The Z32 is more sophisticated, though also technically much more complex.
AGenerally reliable, but many have been modified or poorly maintained
ÅZ32’s technology, and very cramped motor compartment, can
lead to high servicing costs ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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