The 300 ZX is a high-performance car that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9 seconds and reach a top speed of 225 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it a thrilling drive.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9 sec
Max Speed
225 km/h 139.81 mph
Body & Dimensions
The 300 ZX is a sleek coupe with a length of 4540 mm, width of 1725 mm, and height of 1310 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2520 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.6 m. This 2-door car can seat 4 people comfortably.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
Length
4540 mm 178.74 in.
Width
1725 mm 67.91 in.
Height
1310 mm 51.57 in.
Wheelbase
2520 mm 99.21 in.
Front Track
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Rear Track
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.6 m 34.78 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The 300 ZX is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 15.1 l/100 km in urban areas and 7.7 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent option for those who prioritize power over fuel efficiency.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.1 l/100 km 15.58 US mpg 18.71 UK mpg 6.62 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Nissan 300ZX is powered by a 2960 cm3, 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine with a DOHC valvetrain and multi-port fuel injection. The engine produces 170 HP at 5600 RPM and 236 Nm of torque at 4400 RPM. The engine is positioned longitudinally at the front of the car and the power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. The car has a 10.5 l coolant capacity and uses 10W-30/API SF engine oil. The front suspension is an independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar, while the rear suspension features a transverse stabilizer and trailing arm.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
170 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
57.4 Hp/l
Torque
236 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 174.06 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
VG30E
Engine Displacement
2960 cm3 180.63 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
87 mm 3.43 in.
Piston Stroke
83 mm 3.27 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-30 / API SF
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Brakes
The car in question is a 300 ZX model. It is equipped with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The steering system is of the rack and pinion type, and it uses hydraulic power steering. The tire size is 215/60 R15 for both the front and rear wheels, and the wheel rims are 6.5J x 15 for both the front and rear wheels as well.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 215/60 R15 Rear wheel tires: 215/60 R15
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15
Weight & Capacity
The Nissan 300ZX has a weight-to-power ratio of 8.2 kg/Hp (122.3 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.9 kg/Nm (169.8 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1390 kg (3064.43 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1760 kg (3880.14 lbs.). The car has a maximum load capacity of 370 kg (815.71 lbs.), a fuel tank capacity of 77 L (20.34 US gal | 16.94 UK gal), and a maximum roof load of 100 kg (220.46 lbs.). It can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) with brakes and 600 kg (1322.77 lbs.) without brakes, with a permitted towbar download of 75 kg (165.35 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.2 kg/Hp, 122.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 169.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1390 kg 3064.43 lbs.
Max Weight
1760 kg 3880.14 lbs.
Max Load
370 kg 815.71 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
77 l 20.34 US gal | 16.94 UK gal
Max Roof Load
100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Nissan - 300 ZX (Z31)
The 300ZX engine produces 170 HP at 5600 RPM.
The body type of the 300 ZX is a Coupe.
The 300 ZX has 2 doors.
The wheelbase of the 300 ZX is 2520 mm or 99.21 in.
9 seconds
225 km/h (139.81 mph)
9 seconds
Petrol (Gasoline)
15.1 l/100 km (15.58 US mpg, 18.71 UK mpg, 6.62 km/l)
7.7 l/100 km (30.55 US mpg, 36.69 UK mpg, 12.99 km/l)
The engine displacement of the 300ZX is 2960 cm3 or 180.63 cu. in.
The 300ZX has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The steering type of this car is rack and pinion.
The tire size is 215/60 R15 for both the front and rear wheels, and the wheel rims are 6.5J x 15 for both the front and rear wheels.
The 300ZX was available with a 3.0L V6 engine, with both naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged options.
No, the 300ZX does not have four-wheel drive. It is rear-wheel drive. However, it does have four-wheel steering, which aids handling.
The 300ZX has two seats.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Nissan 300ZX is 8.2 kg/Hp (122.3 Hp/tonne).
The Nissan 300ZX can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) with brakes and 600 kg (1322.77 lbs.) without brakes.
The fuel tank capacity of the Nissan 300ZX is 77 L (20.34 US gal | 16.94 UK gal).
