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Nissan 300ZX Information & History

The Nissan 300ZX is a sports car produced by Nissan/Datsun and sold in its home market as the Nissan Fairlady Z.

Z31

The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1984 as the third-generation Nissan Z-car. It offered V6 engines (the earilier Z-cars were all powered with an inline 6) for the first time: a naturally-aspirated VG30E and turbocharged VG30ET, which produced 170 and 230 horsepower (127 and 172 kW), respectively.

The chassis remained similar to the 280ZX, with the same 91.3 in (2319 mm) wheelbase and MacPherson strut/trailing arm independent suspension.

In 1984, Nissan produced the 300ZX 50th Anniversary Edition in celebration of the company's 50th anniversary. The Z31 was restyled in 1987 due to its quickly aging design. A special edition 300ZX, dubbed the Shiro, was introduced in 1988. The Z31 was in production until 1989 and was replaced by the Z32 in 1990.

Z32

The Z32 was a complete redesign. It featured a naturally aspirated engine rated at 222 hp, and a top-of-the-line Twin-Turbo version rated at 300 hp (224 kW) at 9.5 lbf/in² (66 kPa) of boost through two intercoolers. A naturally aspirated convertible model was also introduced in 1993. Twin Turbo models were not offered as a 2+2 or convertible in the United States.

The twin-turbo Z32s can be spotted with a different front bumper featuring three vents for supplying air to the dual intercoolers, as opposed to the naturally aspirated (NA) models. They also came with the requisite "Twin Turbo" badging in the rear and a subtle tail spoiler, which was enlarged and redesigned in 1994. It also featured larger 245/45-16 and 16x8.5 wheels in the back as opposed to the 225/50-16 tires in front and on the NA version.

One major difference between the VG30E/VG30ET (featured in the Z31) and the VG30DE/VG30DETT (featured in the Z32) was the dual overhead cam design and variable valve timing system (which was removed in 1996 to meet smog regulation).

The platform was new, with a longer 97-in wheelbase and sophisticated multi-link suspension front and rear. Twin Turbo models featured electronically adjustable shock absorbers, and Nissan's all-wheel-steering system SUPER HICAS (Super High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension), which could turn the rear wheels a full two degrees at speed.

In 1991, as well as in 1995 for the Z's 25th anniversary, Steve Millen, a famous race-car driver from New Zealand, mentioned below, built a limited-edition run of 300 tuned 300ZXs, known as the SMZ, through his company Stillen. These cars featured such features as flamboyant bodywork and paint and extensive performance upgrades, resulting in 460 bhp (343 kW) 1991 edition and 365 bhp (272 kW) 1995 edition.

The Z32 was discontinued in 1996 in North America due to dwindling sales figures, heightened smog regulations, and rising production costs. The price of a Twin Turbo 300ZX rose to US $45,000 that year, too high for many consumers and far from the US $27,000 price it had started with. Production of the Z32 continued in Japan until 1999 through a major redesign in 1998, in naturally aspirated 2-seater, 2+2 seater, and "R" versions, which were 2+2 twin turbo models (as shown in picture).

Awards

The Z32 300ZX Turbo was on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list every year it was available, from 1990 through 1996. The Z32 Turbo was also Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1990. It was critically acclaimed by many magazines as being a complete turnaround from the Z31, which many critics felt was a sloppy-handling GT, far from the agile, sporty 240Z of years past. From the year it was introduced, it won many comparison tests against similar Japanese sports cars such as the Mitsubishi 3000GT/Dodge Stealth and the Mazda RX-7, as well as the Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 968.

Racing

From 1990 to 1995, the 300ZX was championed by Steve Millen in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and its GT and GTS classes. He was ranked as the #1 Factory Driver for Nissan for 7 years, as well as two IMSA GTS Driving Championships and two IMSA GTS Manufactures Championships.

Z-car usually refers to a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. Early on they were released under Nissan's Datsun brand name. Starting out in 1969 with the 240Z, the Datsun Z-cars have been popular in Japan (where they are known as the "Fairlady"), the United States, and the United Kingdom. For their good looks and strong performance, they have been remarkably affordable automobiles.

Engines

The first two generations (240Z/260Z/280Z and 280ZX) of Z-car were powered by a Straight-6, (part of the L-series of Nissan engines, which powered most of their vehicles until the early 1980s) with a displacement of 2.4 L in the first incarnation, and increasing to 2.6 L and 2.8 L in the 260Z, and the 280Z and ZX, respectively. Their form was deliberately derived from the 1960s Jaguar E-type.

The second generation, the 280ZX, was a complete re-design, retaining only the L28 engine and other driveline components. A turbo option was introduced, but this still did not bring the 280ZX's stock performance up to the level of the original 240Z.

The third generation, the 300ZX, switched to a 3.0 L V6. Two generations of 300ZX ended in 1996 in the US, but the Z32 model continued in Japan until 1999 with a major design change in 1998. The cost of production was rising too fast for US consumers to be willing to pay, and sales were dwindling, so Nissan limited its 300ZX to Japan.

In the 2003 model year, Nissan reentered the US sports-car market with the 350Z, powered by a 3.5 L V6, and styled in an attempt to create a more modern interpretation of the 240Z's lines.

Reputation

Among Z-cars, the most sought after are the early 240Zs, due to their being unencumbered with emissions regulations, and thus putting out significantly more power than later Z-cars, until the later 300ZXs. In 1998, Nissan even offered restored 240Zs through its dealerships. Also popular is the Twin Turbo Z32.

The first generation of Z-car are known for unusually quick handling, easily comparable to cars such as the Porsche 911, but usually at a much lower price. For those for whom the inline-6 is not enough, V8 conversions are popular. Some companies have even specialized in producing such conversions (like Scarab Engineering, which is no longer in business). Many forums exist for modified cars, http://www.hybridz.org/ being a major one.

The 240Z, and to a lesser degree the 260Z and 280Z, were well-regarded for their light weight and good balance, which contributed to their speed and handling. The 280ZX, while maintaining a similar overall look and drivetrain to the earlier cars, was not as well-regarded due to its increased weight, and the addition of more accessories making it less of a pure sports car. This sentiment continued with the 300ZX. The second generation 300ZX was also thought by many to be overpriced for what it offered.

Nissan has managed to salvage the reputation of the Z-car with the 350Z, however, which is known for its speed and handling, and not just its good looks.

Most Popular Parts For Nissan 300ZX

1990 - 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Fuel Pressure Regulator Brand: Bosch  Part # C3000-51476 Year Range: 1990 - 1996 Model: 300ZX Application: Fuel Pressure Regulator Notes: For models with production year from 2/1989. Category: Nissan Fuel Injection 1984 - 1989 Nissan 300ZX Transmission Mount Brand:  Part # J6000-129762 Year Range: 1984 - 1989 Model: 300ZX Application: Transmission Mount Notes: For models with production year from 7/1983 to 1/1989 and manual transmission. Category: Nissan Transmission Mounting

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