Nissan1983 300ZX Specs

1983 (Z31) Nissan 300ZX Specs & Performance

1983 - 1987 (Z31)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L V6

138 mph

9.1 seconds

168 hp

22.1 mpg

3 Doors

2+2 Seats

7.5 ft3
lb
3,075 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
138 mph
0-62 mph
9.1 seconds
0-60 mph
8.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
18.3 lb/hp
Power
168 hp
Torque
174 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
22.1 mpg
Total Range
421 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3 Liter
180.6 in3
Layout
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 hp
170 ps
Peak Torque
174 lb·ft
236 N·m
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.425 x 3.268 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.93 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.1 in3
BMEP
145.3 PSI
10 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
215/60R15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Coupé
Door Count
3
Seat Count
2+2
Luggage Space
7.5 ft3
Turning Radius
34.8 ft
Curb Weight
3,075 lbs
Gross Weight
3,880 lbs
Maximum Payload
805 lbs
Length
178.7 in
Width
67.9 in
Height
51.6 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.6

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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