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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31)

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.0 (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1984–1987
3.0 Turbo (203 KM) Selected Gasoline 203 KM 1987–1990
3.0 Turbo (229 KM) Selected Gasoline 229 KM 1984–1990

Selected engine version

3.0 (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
236 Nm
Engine displacement
2,960 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Nissan
Model
300 ZX
Version
300 ZX (Z31)
Engine
3.0 (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
VG30E
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2960 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
236 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
77 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
600 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4540 mm
Width
1725 mm
Height
1310 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
Front track
1415 mm
Rear track
1435 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/60 R15;215/60 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.0 Turbo (203 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1990

Engine power
203 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Nissan
Model
300 ZX
Version
300 ZX (Z31)
Engine
3.0 Turbo (203 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1990
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
VG30ET
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
203 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.0 Turbo (229 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1990

Engine power
229 KM
Torque
326 Nm
Engine displacement
2,960 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Nissan
Model
300 ZX
Version
300 ZX (Z31)
Engine
3.0 Turbo (229 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1984
End of production
1990
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
VG30ET
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2960 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
7.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
229 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
326 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
77 l
Curb weight
1430 kg
Gross weight
1810 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
600 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4540 mm
Width
1725 mm
Height
1310 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
Front track
1415 mm
Rear track
1435 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R16;205/55 R16
Rim size
7J x 16;7J x 16
ABS
no