A total of 104 SMZs were produced at $14,000 more than the standard Nissan Z32 Twin Turbo. American Z-car sales reached one million sales during the 1990 model year, making it at that time the best selling sports car….
| Z32 | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Nissan 300ZX (Z31) |
| Successor | Nissan 350Z (Z33) |
How much does a 300ZX cost?
About the Nissan 300ZX
| Hatchback | Original MSRP/Price | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 300ZX 2dr Cpe Manual w/T-Bar | $38879 / $34204 | 6 Cylinder |
| 300ZX 2dr Cpe Slicktop Manual | $37439 / $32936 | 6 Cylinder |
| 300ZX 2dr Cpe Turbo Auto w/T-Bar | $44879 / $39482 | 6 Cylinder |
| 300ZX 2dr Cpe Turbo Manual w/T-Bar | $43979 / $38691 | 6 Cylinder Turbo |
What is the difference between Z31 and Z32?
The Z32 was a complete step up from the Z31. It was much more technologically advanced, more stylish and had a lot more performance. Along with the 240Z, the Z32 300ZX is arguably the most famous of Nissan’s Z cars.
How fast is a 1986 300ZX?
149 mph
It’s a rear-wheel drive front-engined sports coupé with 3 doors & 2+2 seats. With 225 hp, the turbocharged 3 Liter 12v V6 gasoline engine accelerates this 300ZX Turbo to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 149 mph.
Is the 300ZX a fast car?
The lighter 300ZX Turbo is even quicker. It reaches 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds and flashes through the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds at 102 mph. This car proved to be the fastest Z we’ve ever tested. Both ninjas, incidentally, are quick enough to leave a standard Chevrolet Corvette sucking dust.
What is a Z31 toy?
His collection of Z31 toys ranges from Micro Machines to Hot Wheels to larger scale R/C cars, wowing even the most obsessive Z historians. He’s even remade a Nissan Z31-shaped go-kart, large enough for a full-sized adult, that was used for marketing in the 80s.
What kind of engine does a Z31 have?
While it’s true that the IMSA Z31 race cars employed a turbo VG30 V6 setup, there was precedence to a V8-powered Z. Back in the early 80s, Bob Sharp Racing, which Newman drove for, had built and raced in IMSA a 700-horse 280ZX powered by a twin-turbo 4.5-liter V8 from a Nissan President.
What is the story behind the Nissan Z31 engine cover?
As it turns out, Nissan had developed around five different engine covers for the Z31 IMSA car, one of which used a large cowled hood to accommodate a tall racing intake. By recreating it out of fiberglass, Alex was able to keep his car true the Nissan theme.
What was the purpose of the Z31 VG33?
After all, he’d already built the VG33 in his ’89 Turbo to deliver approximately 700 horsepower to the rear wheels. The purpose there was to prove that the Z31’s V6 could reach the massive power while retaining factory cruise control and working AC. With the widebody, it was time for something different.
