Nissan 300ZX

About

The Nissan 300ZX is a sports car that was produced across two different generations. As with all other versions of the Z, the 300ZX was sold within the Japanese domestic market under the name Fairlady Z.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Class: Grand Tourer / Sports car
Also sold as: Nissan Fairlady Z
Assembly: 🇯🇵 Japan: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa (Nissan Shatai)
Predecessor: Nissan Fairlady Z (S130)
Successor: Nissan 350Z

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

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Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 (16/24)	468	$3,550/yr
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 (15/22)	494	$3,750/yr
Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 (15/23)	494	$3,750/yr
Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 (15/23)	494	$3,750/yr

Economy & emissionsTurbo / SCTwo Seaters

$5,750

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

15.7

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 1 · Complaints: 9 · Investigations: 10

Fuel system, gasoline
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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