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{{Infobox |
|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
|Image = [[Image:Nissan-300ZX.jpg|300px]]
|Marque = '''place marque here - not manufacturer'''
|Marque = [[Nissan]]
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|aka = Fairlady Z
|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
|Production = 1983–2000<br>imports to the United States halted in 1996
|Class = '''denote market class'''
|Class = Sports Car
|Body Style = '''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body'''
|Body Style = 2 Seater Coupe, 2+2 Coupe
|Length = '''length - type here'''
|Length = 96.5 in.(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
|Width = '''Width - type here'''
|Width = 70.5 in.(2 seater), 70.9 in.(2+2)
|Height = '''Height - type here'''
|Height = 49.0 in. Hardtop, 29.2 in. T-Top
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
|Wheelbase = 96.5 in(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
|Weight = 3550 lb (2+2), 3300 lb (2 seater)
|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
|Transmission = 5 Speed Manual,RWD <br>4 Speed Automatic, RWD
|Engine = '''engine'''
|Engine = [[VG30E]] (NA)<br>[[VG30ET]] (Turbo)<br>[[VG30DE]] (NA)<br>[[VG30DETT]] (Twin Turbo)
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|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
|Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
|Similar =  [[Toyota Supra]]<br>[[Mazda RX-7]]<br>[[Mitsubishi GTO]]
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
}}
}}
The '''Nissan 300ZX''' was introduced in [[1990]]. It was powered by a V6 engine driving the rear wheels. 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]].
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 '''[[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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===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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==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
* 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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==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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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Nissan]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| aka
| Fairlady Z
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 1983–2000 But imports to the United States halted in 1996
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| Sports Car
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2 Seater Coupe, 2+2 Coupe
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| length - 96.5 in.(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| Width - 70.5 in.(2 seater), 70.9 in.(2+2)
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| Height - 49.0 in. Hardtop, 29.2 in. T-Top
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| wheelbase - 96.5 in(2 seater), 101.2 in.(2+2)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| Weight - 3550 lb (2+2), 3300 lb (2 seater)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 5 Speed Manual, 4 Speed Automatic
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| [[VG30DE]] (NA), [[VG30DETT]] (Twin Turbo)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 223 HP (NA), 300HP (TT)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi GTO
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}}
|}
The '''Nissan 300ZX''' was introduced in [[1990]]. It was powered by a V6 engine driving the rear wheels. 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]]'''.

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

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  • Midnight Purple Pearl

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

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