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|Production = 1983–2000<br>imports to the United States halted in 1996
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|Class = Sports Car
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Nissan]]
|Body Style = 2 Seater Coupe, 2+2 Coupe
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|Length = 96.5 in.(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
| aka
|Width = 70.5 in.(2 seater), 70.9 in.(2+2)
| {{{aka (Type here, not up there)}}}
|Height = 49.0 in. Hardtop, 29.2 in. T-Top
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
|Wheelbase = 96.5 in(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
| Production  
|Weight = 3550 lb (2+2), 3300 lb (2 seater)
| {{{produced from when to when+total units made (optional)}}}
|Transmission = 5 Speed Manual,RWD <br>4 Speed Automatic, RWD
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|Engine = [[VG30E]] (NA)<br>[[VG30ET]] (Turbo)<br>[[VG30DE]] (NA)<br>[[VG30DETT]] (Twin Turbo)
| Class
|Power = 160-165 hp (VG30E) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>200-230 hp (VG30ET) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>223 hp (VG30DE) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>300 hp (VG30DETT) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
| {{{Class}}}
|Similar = [[Toyota Supra]]<br>[[Mazda RX-7]]<br>[[Mitsubishi GTO]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
| Body Style
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The '''Nissan 300ZX''' was introduced in 1983 in Japan, and 1984 in the North American market. It was powered by a V6 engine driving the rear wheels. Turbo, Twin-Turbo and Convertible versions were added to [[Nissan]]'s lineup. It feature advanced projector headlamps which were used on later versions of the [[Lamborghini Diablo]].
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The '''Nissan 300ZX''' was introduced in the 1990s. It was powered by a V6 engine driving the rear wheels. Later Twin-Turbo and Convertible versions were added to Nissan's lineup. It feature advanced projector headlamps which were used on later versions of the [[Lamborghini Diablo]].


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''.
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''.


===Recent Changes===
2 Seater Coupe, 2+2 Coupe
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.


===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
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===Gas Mileage===
===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:


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===Reliability===
===Reliability===
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===Photos===
===Photos===
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Image:1990 Nissan 300ZX Turbo.jpg
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===Colors===
===Colors===
List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.
* Sonic Silver Metallic
* White Pearl
* Lightning Yellow
* Red
* Midnight Purple Pearl


===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
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==Unique Attributes==
==Unique Attributes==
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==Interior==
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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
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Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.


==Generations==  
==Variants==  
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'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===




==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
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* The model also goes by the name Fairlady Z version S twin turbo.


==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
==Awards==
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.


==See also==
==See Also==
{{Nissan}}
{{Nissan}}
==External Links==
==External Links==
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*  [http://www.myg37s.com/ MyG37S a forum dedicated to Infiniti's]
*  [http://www.ourvq.com/ OurVQ - The Premiere Nissan and Infiniti Forum Community]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/08/future-classic-1990-nissan-300zx-turbo/ Future Classic:1990 Nissan 300ZX Turbo]
 
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Latest revision as of 03:46, 28 January 2010

Nissan-300ZX.jpg
Nissan 300ZX
Nissan
aka Fairlady Z
Production 1983–2000
imports to the United States halted in 1996
Class Sports Car
Body Style 2 Seater Coupe, 2+2 Coupe
Length 96.5 in.(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
Width 70.5 in.(2 seater), 70.9 in.(2+2)
Height 49.0 in. Hardtop, 29.2 in. T-Top
Wheelbase 96.5 in(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
Weight 3550 lb (2+2), 3300 lb (2 seater)
Transmission 5 Speed Manual,RWD
4 Speed Automatic, RWD
Engine VG30E (NA)
VG30ET (Turbo)
VG30DE (NA)
VG30DETT (Twin Turbo)
Power 160-165 hp (VG30E) @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

200-230 hp (VG30ET) @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

223 hp (VG30DE) @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

300 hp (VG30DETT) @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar Toyota Supra
Mazda RX-7
Mitsubishi GTO
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Nissan 300ZX was introduced in 1983 in Japan, and 1984 in the North American market. It was powered by a V6 engine driving the rear wheels. Turbo, Twin-Turbo and Convertible versions were added to Nissan's lineup. It feature advanced projector headlamps which were used on later versions of the Lamborghini Diablo.

See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.

2 Seater Coupe, 2+2 Coupe

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability

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Safety

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Photos

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Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors

  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • White Pearl
  • Lightning Yellow
  • Red
  • Midnight Purple Pearl

Main Competitors

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Hybrid Models

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Unique Attributes

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Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

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<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
Resale Value
$ $ $ $

Criticisms

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Variants

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Worldwide

  • The model also goes by the name Fairlady Z version S twin turbo.

Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See Also

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