Nissan 300ZX

FROM

$7,150

Nissan 300ZX designer Kazumasu Takagi was lauded at the time of the car’s launch for creating an icon and its shape has stood the test of time.

Arriving in the late 1980s and remaining on sale in Australia until the late ‘90s the sleek front-engine, rear-drive 2+2 was offered in coupe and Targa form, both powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol V6 engine.

The line-up currently starts at $7,150 for the 300ZX Targa and ranges through to $10,560 for the range-topping 300ZX Targa.

11.5L/100km (combined)

Coupe

4 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Nissan 300ZX Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Nissan 300ZX varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $7,150 and going to $10,560 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
1997	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 3.0L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $7,150	Price to: $10,560
1996	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 3.0L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price from: $7,150	Price to: $11,220
1995	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 3.0L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $7,150	Price to: $11,220
1994	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 3.0L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $7,150	Price to: $10,560
1993	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 3.0L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $7,150	Price to: $10,560

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Nissan 300ZX FAQs

Nissan 300ZX: Is it a reliable?

Nissan's 1990s GT coupe, the Z32 300ZX, is a polarising machine. Lauded for its sporty looks, advanced technology and high-performance from the optional twin-turbo VG30 V6 engine, the 300ZX has also been accused of being bloated, overly complicated, prone to breakdowns, and difficult to work on. All 300ZXs are over 20 years of age now, and suffer reliability issues associated with old cars. Coupled with the fact they're renowned for being difficult to work on thanks to a cramped engine bay packed with complex wiring and plumbing, means they are not for novice mechanics.

Moving airbags on a 300ZX

I wouldn’t recommend doing it, as I doubt it would function the way it should. Airbags are configured for each vehicle and work in tandem with the body structure, so moving an airbag from one type of car to another quite different car with a different body structure wouldn’t be successful.

Changing gears

I CAN'T say for sure that the 350Z six-speed gearbox would fit, but I reckon it could be done. You need to consult a Nissan specialist, one who knows both cars intimately, and I doubt a Nissan dealer could or would help you in that regard. You could start by contacting Millen's company at www.stillen.com and asking them for advice.

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Nissan 300ZX Wheel Size

The Nissan 300ZX has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 7.5x16 inches for Coupe in 1997.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
1997	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x16 in
1996	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 9x17 in	Rear Rim: 9x17 in
1995	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 9x17 in	Rear Rim: 9x17 in
1994	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x16 in
1993	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x16 in

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Nissan 300ZX Fuel consumption

The Nissan 300ZX is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 12.0L/100km for Coupe

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
1997	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 12.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1996	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 11.5L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 4 SP AUTO
1995	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 12.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1994	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 12.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN
1993	Body Type: Coupe	Fuel Consumption: 12.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN

*Combined fuel consumption

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Nissan 300ZX Dimensions

The dimensions of the Nissan 300ZX Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
1997	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1255x1800x4525 mm	Ground Clearance: 117 mm
1996	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1255x1800x4525 mm	Ground Clearance: 117 mm
1995	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1255x1800x4525 mm	Ground Clearance: 117 mm
1994	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1255x1800x4525 mm	Ground Clearance: 117 mm
1993	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1255x1800x4525 mm	Ground Clearance: 117 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Nissan 300ZX Towing Capacity

The Nissan 300ZX has no towing capacity for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
1997	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1996	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1995	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1994	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
1993	Body Type: Coupe	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg

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