Nissan 300ZX
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	1983–2000 (Imports to North America ceased in 1996)
Predecessor	Nissan 280ZX
Successor	Nissan 350Z
Class	Sports car/ Grand Tourer
Layout	FR layout
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic

The Nissan 300ZX, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, is a sports car that was produced by Nissan. It comprises the third and fourth generations of the Z-car line-up, respectively given the chassis designations Z31 and Z32.^[1] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan 280ZX (also known as the Datsun 280ZX) was a sports coupe produced from 1978 to 1983. ... The Nissan 350Z is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co, LTD. The 350Z is the fifth (and current) generation of Nissans Z-car line, originally introduced in 1969 (as a 1970 model year) as the Datsun 240Z. The 350Z entered production in late 2002 and was sold... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... 240Z (front), 350Z (back) Z-car usually refers to a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. ...

The 300ZX name followed the numerical convention initiated with the 240Z, put forth by Yutaka Katayama, the one time president of Nissan Motors USA. The "X" was added to the model name by its predecessor signifying "luxury". The name was used in most markets with the exception of a few including the Japanese home market, there the car like all previous Z cars was sold as a "Fairlady Z". (Redirected from 240Z) The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars from Nissan of the 1970s. ... Yutaka Katayama (片山豊) , also known as Mr K, was a executive of Nissan Motors USA and is regarded by Datsun/Nissan Z Car enthusiasts as the father of the Z-Car. ...

The Z31 and Z32 feature a 3.0 liter, V6 naturally-aspirated or turbocharged engine. Although both motors are from the same VG series and have the same displacement, the output of the Z32 is greater than the Z31. The naturally-aspirated Z32 has 222 hp (166 kW) and 198 ft·lbf (268 N·m) of torque versus the Z31 with 160-165 hp and 174 ft·lbf (236 N·m) of torque. Similarly, the twin-turbo Z32s have 300 hp (220 kW) and 283 ft·lbf (384 N·m) torque versus the single turbo Z31, which has 200-205 hp and 227 ft·lbf (308 N·m) of torque. The main difference in the newer motor is the addition of dual overhead camshafts, and for the turbocharged version, dual intercoolers and variable valve timing.^[1] The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... A naturally-aspirated engine (NA - aspiration meaning breathing) refers to an internal combustion engine (normally petrol or diesel powered) that is neither turbocharged nor supercharged. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. ...

The Z31 chassis was designed after the previous Z-car, the Nissan 280ZX, and had two special editions based on it. The 50th Anniversary Edition focused on luxury to celebrate the company's semi-centennial in 1984, while the Shiro Special, released 4 years later, boasted performance-oriented upgrades.^[2][3] Styling would be completely redesigned with the release of the Z32, tending toward finer curves and more efficient aerodynamics. The newer chassis also featured four-wheel steering, called Super HICAS, in its top-of-the-line models. Although it was not a special edition, in 1996 Nissan designated the final 300 American units the Commemorative Edition. Production of the Z32 ceased outside of the home market and continued in Japan until August of 2000.^[4] The Nissan 280ZX (also known as the Datsun 280ZX) was a sports coupe produced from 1978 to 1983. ... Steering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. ...

True to its heritage, the race-only 300ZX cars had several notable victories, including the 1986 Trans Am series and the 1994 24 Hours of Daytona. However, auto sports politics and a controversial GTS-1 class win at the 24 Hours of LeMans that same year^[5] prompted the International Motor Sports Association to declare the twin turbo engine illegal for future competition.^[6] The 300ZX also holds the E/BMS land speed record of 419.84 km/h (260.87 mph) from the 1991 Bonneville Speed Trial.^[7] The Trans-Am Series was created in 1966 by the SCCA as the Trans-American Sedan Championship. ... The Rolex 24 1/2 at Daytona (also frequently referred to as the 24 Hours of Daytona) is a 24-hour sports car endurance race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. ... 24 hours of Le Mans (24 heures du Mans) is a famous sports car endurance race held at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, near river La Sarthe. ... IMSA logo The International Motor Sports Association (generally referred to as IMSA) is an American auto racing sanctioning body based in Braselton, Georgia. ... Ralph DePalma in his Packard 905 Special at Daytona Beach in 1919, courtesy Florida Photographic Collection For the album Land Speed Record by the band Hüsker Dü, see Land Speed Record (album). ... A land speed record being set at Bonneville Salt Flats Bonneville Speedway is an area of the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, that is marked out for motor sports. ...

Throughout its life, the 300ZX has been praised by critics. Car and Driver placed the car on its Ten Best list for 7 consecutive years and Motor Trend awarded it as the 1990 Import Car of the Year.^{[citation needed]} Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Main article: Car and Driver Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ...

Z31

Z31
Also called	Nissan Z31
Production	1983–1989
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback
Engine(s)	2.0 L VG20ET V6 2.0 L RB20DET I6 3.0 L VG30E V6 3.0 L VG30ET V6 3.0 L VG30DE V6
Wheelbase	2320 mm (91.3 in) (SWB) 2520 mm (99.2 in) (LWB)
Length	4410 mm (173.7 in) (SWB) 4605 (181.3 in) (LWB)
Width	1725 mm (67.9 in)
Height	1260 mm (49.7 in)
Curb weight	1435 kg (3163 lb)
Designer	Kazumasu Takagi[4]

The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Datsun/Nissan 300ZX. This continued until 1985 when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped the Datsun badge. Designed by Kazumasu Takagi and his team of developers, the 300ZX improved aerodynamics and increased power when compared to its predecessor, the 280ZX. The newer Z-car had a drag coefficient of 0.30 and was powered by Japan's first mass-produced V6 engine instead of an I6. According to Nissan, "the V6 engine was supposed to re-create the spirit of the original Fairlady Z."^[4] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The RB engine is a 2. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...

This new V6 (2960 cc) single overhead cam engine was available as a naturally-aspirated VG30E or a turbocharged VG30ET producing 160 hp (119 kW) and 200 hp (150 kW) respectively. The engine was either a type A or type B sub-designation from 1984 to April 1987, while models from May 1987 to 1989 had a W sub-designation. The W-series engines featured redesigned water jackets for additional cooling, fully floating piston wrist pins, and more power--165 hp naturally-aspirated and 205 hp (153 kW) turbocharged. The 1984 to 1987 turbo models featured a Garrett T3 turbocharger with a 7.8:1 compression ratio, whereas 1988 to 1989 models featured a low inertia T25 turbocharger with an increased 8.3:1 compression ratio. Finally, these engines were equipped with self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters.^{[citation needed]} Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ...

Japanese market

On the home market, the Z31 also came with a 2.0 liter motor. The 200Z, 200ZG, and 200ZS used the VG20ET motor while the 200ZR had the RB20DET. Other than the 300ZX, the only other factory Z31 variant to use the VG30DE engine is the 300ZR.^[8] The Japanese 300ZX Turbo was not subject to the tough emissions regulations found in the US, allowing it to produce 230 hp (172 kW), outperforming not only its North American counterpart, but the 2.0 liter Z31s as well--their engines only made 170-180 hp. This was to, "make the most of the local taxation laws."^[4]

Chassis

The Z31 chassis was based on the 280ZX, but improved upon it. Although the newer chassis had the same wheelbase and MacPherson strut/semi-trailing arm independent suspension, it handled and accelerated better than the 280ZX it replaced. Turbocharged models, except for the Shiro Special edition, had an additional innovation: 3-way electronically adjustable shock absorbers.^{[citation needed]} The Nissan 280ZX (also known as the Datsun 280ZX) was a sports coupe produced from 1978 to 1983. ... A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. ... A trailing-arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or links) are connected between (and perpendicular to) the axle and the chassis. ... Independent suspension is broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i. ...

Special Z31 releases

Nissan manufactured two special Z31 models. The 1984 300ZX 50th Anniversary Edition, released to celebrate Nissan's half-century, were all fully-loaded turbocharged models with a Silver/Black colour scheme. Aside from regular options they also included mirrored t-tops, embroidered leather seats, sixteen-inch aluminum wheels, rear fender flares, different front fenders, and 50th AE logo badges. Notably, 1984 also marks the last year of turbochargers cooled entirely by oil. 1985 turbo models are equipped with coolant passages to ensure turbo longevity. In 1988, the turbocharged Shiro Special debuted with pearl white paint, stiffer springs and matched shocks, a unique front air dam, paint matched wheels, Recaro seats, and a viscous, limited-slip differential. No other options were available for the Shiro, meaning all Shiros were identical. It was the fastest car out of Japan, capable of 153 mph (246 km/h) speeds, as tested by Motor Trend with the electronic speed limiter disabled.^[2] A total of 1002 Shiro Special Z31s were produced between January and March of 1988.^[3] Recaro is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, well known for their bucket seats and commonly contracted to produce upgraded racing style seats for all the sporty cars built by the Volkswagen Group as well as many other manufacturers. ... A differential can mean one of several things: Differential (mathematics) Differential (mechanics) Differential signaling is used to carry high speed digital signals. ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ...

Style and evolution

Due to its aging design, the Z31 body was slightly restyled in 1986 with the addition of side skirts, making the fenders of the 1984 50th Anniversary Edition standard, and the removal of the hood scoop for a much smoother look. The old rubber spoiler was replaced with a more durable fiberglass one, and a third brake light was incorporated within the unit to comply with US safety regulations. The car was given a final makeover in 1987 that included more aerodynamic bumpers, fog lamps within the front air dam, and 9004 bulb-based headlamps that replaced the outdated sealed beam headlights. The 300ZX-titled reflector in the rear was updated to a narrow set of tail lights running the entire width of the car and an LED third brake light on top of the rear hatch. The Z31 continued selling until 1989, more than any other Z-car at the time. Over 70,000 units were sold in 1985 alone.^{[citation needed]} External links LEd Category: TeX ...

Z32

Z32
Production	1989–2000
Body style(s)	2-door convertible 3-door hatchback
Engine(s)	3.0 L VG30DE V6 3.0 L VG30DETT V6
Wheelbase	2450 mm (96.5 in) 2 seater[1] 2570 mm (101.2 in) 2+2[1]
Length	4305 mm (169.5 in) 2 seater[1] 4520 mm (178 in) 2+2[1]
Width	1790 mm (70.5 in) 2 seater[1] 1800 mm (70.9 in) 2+2[1]
Height	1245 mm (49.0 in) 2 seater, standard)[1] 1250 mm (49.2 in) 2 seater, T-bar roof[1] 1255 mm (49.4 in) 2+2[1]
Curb weight	1610 kg (3550 lb) 2+2 1496 kg (3300 lb) 2 seater weight varies with performance package

In 1989 Nissan replaced the Z31 chassis with the Z32. Production of the naturally aspirated versions began in the Spring, followed by the twin-turbo in the Fall. The Z32 was also titled 300ZX because engine displacement remained unchanged. However, since the engine had dual overhead cams, the engine code was revised to VG30DE. The twin-turbo model had the VG30DETT engine. Image File history File linksMetadata 300ZX.jpg‎ Other versions Originally from en. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ...

Style and evolution

The Z32 chassis would likewise undergo several changes throughout its production run between 1989 and 2000. Among the milestone safety additions are the inclusion of standard driver and passenger-side airbags and true pillar-mount seat belts. The Z32's extended model year sales in 1990 reached 39,290 units.^[9]

1991

• Manual climate controls discontinued (except in convertible).
• New electronic climate controls allowing control over air flow direction, but no more ambient temp gauge.
• Nissan logo put on the front fascia (nose panel).
• Driver's airbag now optional.
• Air conditioner evaporator valve changed from aluminum to steel for better sound insulation.
• North American brake rotors changed to NA units. Previous NA rotors were 4 mm thinner.
• CD player option added for both the TT and NA; it was previously only available in the NA.
• Bose stereo head unit changed.
• Logo on floor mats changed from "300ZX" to "Z".
• Hardtop coupe available at mid-year (NA only).
• Brake master cylinder changed to new unit in February 1991.
• Keyhole on driver's door and interior light illuminated when driver's door handle was pulled.
• Sales: 17,652 units.^[9]

1992

• Driver's airbag made standard.
• Brake caliper material changed from aluminum to iron, to help warpage/shimmy problems.
• Dashboard and door complimentary material changed from fabric to suede.
• Separate mirror heater switch eliminated (combined with rear defroster switch)
• Mirror heaters made standard.
• Power adjustable driver's seat standard on TT.
• Sales: 6,708 units.^[9]

1993

• Turbo oil line insulation changed for better heat dissipation.
• Convertible option added.
• Upgraded Bose stereo made standard.
• AIV/reed valves removed.
• Sales: 11,599 units.^[9]

1994

• Rear spoiler design changed to a taller, pedestal-type.
• Seat belts redesigned; they were moved from door mounts to true pillar mounts.
• Super HICAS system changed to an electrically-actuated unit (previously oil pressure actuated).
• Passenger's side airbag introduced and made standard.
• Keyless entry added.
• Titanium keys discontinued in November 1994.
• 'Reset' button removed from clock.
• Off-white 'Pearl' colour is dropped. Future 'Pearls' are more of a semi-metallic white.
• Sales: 5,320 units.^[9]

1995

• Front fascia became body coloured instead of gray strip.
• Sales: 3,135 units.^[9]

1996

• Variable cam timing (NVTC) dropped. Factory HP rating remains at 300 hp (220 kW) as seen on original 1996 model year window stickers and third-party dyno testing shows 300 hp (220 kW).
• OBD II electronics introduced.
• Driver's seat back rest no longer included adjustable side bolsters.^[9]
• Sales: 2929 Units total, 300 of which are the "Commemorative Edition." ^[10]

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Racing

The 1994 IMSA 300ZX that won the 24 Hours of Daytona.

In 1984 to 1985 showroom stock racing, the 300ZX captured wins on numerous occasions. The car scored its only Trans Am win in 1986 at Lime Rock by Paul Newman for Bob Sharp Racing.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 1185 KB) Photograph I took at the 2007 Rolex 24 at Daytona of an IMSA GTS-spec Nissan 300ZX. I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 1185 KB) Photograph I took at the 2007 Rolex 24 at Daytona of an IMSA GTS-spec Nissan 300ZX. I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... The IMSA can refer to: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy International Motor Sports Association and its namesake IMSA auto racing series Categories: Disambiguation ... Lime Rock Park is a road course auto racing facility located in Lakeville, Connecticut. ... This article is about the American actor and race team owner. ...

From 1985 to 1987, the Electramotive-developed GTP ZX-Turbo was raced in the IMSA GT Championship's GTP class and also the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, badged as a Fairlady Z, using a Lola T810 chassis and a VG30ET engine. Following development through 1987, the car would become dominant in IMSA GT in 1988. Additional factory endorsement, combined with a new chassis, transmission and more reliable Goodyear tires contributed to the team's success. The SOHC VG30ET was making upwards of 1,000 hp (700 kW), with a power band that extended from 4000 to 9000 rpm on a single turbo.^[11] The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo (also known as the GTP ZX-T) was a series of racing cars developed for Nissan Motors by Electramotive Engineering to compete in the IMSA GT Championship. ... IMSA GT was a sports car racing series organized by International Motor Sports Association. ... The All Japan Sports Prototype Championship (Japanese name:全日本スポーツプロトタイプ選手権, abbr:JSPC), formed by the Japanese Automobile Federation, was a domestic championship which took place in Japan for Group C and IMSA GTP prototype cars and also featured cars that were eligible for touring car racing in its earlier years. ... The power band of an engine refers to the range of operating speeds under which the engine is able to operate efficiently. ...

From 1990 to 1995, Steve Millen drove the twin turbo 300ZX for Clayton Cunningham Racing. The car dominated the IMSA in its GTO, then later GTS categories due to its newly-designed chassis and engine. Millen would rank as the #1 Factory Driver for Nissan for 7 years and earn two IMSA GTS Driving Championships and two IMSA GTS Manufacturer's Championships. Among enthusiasts and the team themselves, the biggest triumph for the race Z32, was the victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona. In the same year at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 300ZX ranked first in the GTS-1 class and 5th overall. In an attempt to level the playing field in the GTS-1 class by reducing the allowable horsepower, the IMSA declared the twin turbo VG engine ineligible.^[6] The 1995 GTS 300ZX car would debut with the V8 Nissan VH engine at Daytona^[12] and would place first in the GTS-1 class at the 24 Hours of Sebring and Mosehead Grand Prix in Halifax.^[13] Steve Millen (born February 17, 1953) was a New Zealand IMSA racecar driver. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... The VH series consists of 4. ...

The JUN-BLITZ Bonneville Z32 holds the E/BMS class land speed record of 419.84 km/h (260.87 mph) set at the 1991 Bonneville Speed Trial. The vehicle was built as a partnership between JUN Auto and BLITZ. This record remains unbroken. In 1990 JUN's first Z32 went 339.2 km/h at their Yatabe test course and hit 373 km/h after some tuning at Bonneville.^[7] JUN, or JUN Auto, is a Japanese tuning shop for cars. ...

Awards

• 1990: The 1990 300-ZX Turbo is named Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year". Motor Trend also names it, "One of the Top Ten Performance Cars". Automobile Magazine honours the 300-ZX/300ZX Turbo as its "Design of the Year", and names the 300ZX Turbo to its "All Stars" list. Road & Track names the 300ZX Turbo "One of the Ten Best Cars in the World". Car and Driver names the 300ZX Turbo "One of the Ten Best Cars".
• 1991: The 300ZX Turbo is named to Car and Driver 's "Ten Best" list, and is once again one of Automobile Magazine's "All-Stars".
• 1992: For the third straight year, Car and Driver names the 300ZX Turbo one of its "Ten Best", and Automobile Magazine names it to its "All-Stars" list.
• 1993: For the fourth straight year, the 300ZX Turbo is named a Car and Driver "Ten Best", and one of Automobile Magazine's "All-Stars".
• 1994: For the fifth straight year, the 300ZX Turbo is named to the "Ten Best" and "All Stars" lists by Car and Driver and Automobile Magazine, respectively.
• 1995: For the sixth straight year the 300ZX Turbo is named to the "Ten Best" by Car and Driver.
• 1996: For the seventh straight year the 300ZX Turbo is named to the "Ten Best" by Car and Driver, this is also the final year of production in the US.

Even after production stopped magazines have continued to rave and award the 300ZX even years later.

• 2004: Automobile lists the Z32 as one of the 100 coolest cars of all time.
• 2006: Automobile lists the Z32 on both the "20 Greatest Cars of the Past 20 years" and the "25 Most Beautiful Cars in History".

"once again beautiful, so sleek and tight and shimmering that it still looks great ten years after it went away" -Automobile, 2006

From the year it was introduced, the Z32 has also won many comparison tests against similar sports cars such as the Mitsubishi 3000GT/Dodge Stealth, Mazda RX-7, Chevrolet Corvette, Toyota Supra, Dodge Viper, and the Porsche 968.^[14] For the 1970–75 GTO, see Mitsubishi Galant GTO. The Mitsubishi GTO is the name of two different sports cars built by Mitsubishi Motors, both of which were rebadged for many export markets. ... The Mazda RX-7 (also called the Ẽfini RX-7) is a sports car produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda from 1978 to 2002. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet since 1953. ... ‹ The template below is being considered for deletion. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The 968 was an automobile sold by Porsche AG of Germany from 1992 to 1995 and marketed as the replacement for the Porsche 944. ...

Safety

In Australia, the 1990 to 1995 Nissan 300ZX was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings brochure as providing "average" protection for its occupants in the event of a crash.^[15] The 300zx was also reported by the United States Department of Transportation to be safer than other popular sports cars like the RX-7, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and the new Nissan 350Z in the event of a crash. This is due mainly to the advanced placement of the seatbelt being mounted on the door instead of on the body of the car. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transportation. ... The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ... </gallery> The Pontiac Firebird was a pony car built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. ...

References

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Nissan Motor Co. ... Z-car 1969 or 1970 Fairlady Z (240Z) in Japan Z-car usually refers to a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. ... 1973 Datsun 240Z 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1970s. ... The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars from Nissan of the 1970s. ... The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars from Nissan of the 1970s. ... The Nissan 280ZX (also known as the Datsun 280ZX) was a sports coupe produced from 1978 to 1983. ... The Nissan 300ZX, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, is a sports car that was produced by Nissan. ... The Nissan 300ZX, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, is a sports car that was produced by Nissan. ... The Nissan 350Z is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co, LTD. The 350Z is the fifth (and current) generation of Nissans Z-car line, originally introduced in 1969 (as a 1970 model year) as the Datsun 240Z. The 350Z entered production in late 2002 and was sold... “Nissan” redirects here. ... Nissan has assembled and/or sold the following vehicles. ... The Datsun DC-3 was a light weight automobile produced by Datsun in the 1950s. ... Nissan 100NX The Nissan 100NX is an automobile made by Nissan. ... Datsun 210 Wagon (Sunny California style), B310 Series The Nissan Sunny is a small car from Nissan. ... Datsun 210 Wagon (Sunny California style), B310 Series The Nissan Sunny is a small car from Nissan. ... It has been suggested that Nissan Pulsar ET/EXA/Cherry/Langly GT/Sunny LePrix be merged into this article or section. ... The Nissan 180SX was a hatchback coupe (though Nissan marketed it as a fastback in most of its markets) based on the S13 chassis from the Nissan S platform, and sold only in Japan (although sold in some other countries under the 200SX name)[1]. It was sold as a... The Nissan 200SX name refers to several models of automobile sold by Nissan Motors around the world. ... Datsun 210 Wagon (Sunny California style), B310 Series The Nissan Sunny is a small car from Nissan. ... The Nissan Sunny is a compact car manufactured by Nissan of Japan. ... Datsun 210 Wagon (Sunny California style), B310 Series The Nissan Sunny is a small car from Nissan. ... The Nissan 240SX was a car introduced to the North American market by Nissan in 1989 and sold there until 1998. ... 1973 Datsun 240Z 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1970s. ... The Nissan 280ZX (also known as the Datsun 280ZX) was a sports coupe produced from 1978 to 1983. ... The Nissan 350Z is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motor Co, LTD. The 350Z is the fifth (and current) generation of Nissans Z-car line, originally introduced in 1969 (as a 1970 model year) as the Datsun 240Z. The 350Z entered production in late 2002 and was sold... Race-modified 1973 Datsun 510 The Datsun 510 (a car range sold from 1968 to 1973 by Nissan of Japan) has often been called the poor mans BMW, and many people believe that the 510s design was inspired by old BMWs (particularly the BMW 1600-2, released in... The 720 Pickup truck was produced from 1980 to 1985 being replaced in the 1986. ... The Nissan Almera was a small family car built by Nissan from 1995 to 2006. ... 2003 Nissan Almera 2003 Nissan Almera The Nissan Almera is a small family car built by Nissan, launched in 1995. ... For the Final Fantasy Tactics character, see Altima (Final Fantasy Tactics). ... The Nissan Armada (formerly called the Pathfinder Armada) is Nissans full-size sport utility vehicle. ... The Nissan Avenir is a line of station wagons beginning production in 1990 by Nissan of Japan, aimed primarily at the commercial market. ... Nissan AZEAL at the 2006 Montreal International Auto Show The Nissan AZEAL is a concept car first released to the public at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. ... The Nissan Be-1 is a retro-styled automobile from Nissan Motor Company. ... 1963 Datsun Bluebird. ... E24 Caravan The Nissan Caravan is a van designed by Nissan for use as a fleet vehicle or cargo van. ... The Nissan Cedric is a large luxurious automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. ... The Nissan Cefiro is an intermediate-size automobile range sold in Japan and other countries. ... The Datsun Cherry (チェリー) car family was Nissans first front-wheel-drive model line. ... The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The Nissan Cube is a compact minivan produced by Nissan and sold in the Japanese Domestic Market. ... Nissan Elgrand was an ugly duckling from the 1947s. ... A Japanese domestic name for the Z series of sportcars. ... The Nissan Figaro is a small retro car manufactured by Nissan Motors using the underpinnings of their Micra supermini. ... The Nissan Frontier, which is also known as the Navara in other parts of the world such as Australia, is a model of pickup truck assembled by Nissan and sold under the Nissan brand. ... The Fuga will be a full-size luxury car from Nissan of Japan when it is introduced in 2005. ... The Nissan Gazelle is a compact two-door coupe produced by Nissan, produced for the Japanese and Australian markets only. ... The Gloria was a fullsize car sold by Prince from 1961 and later by Nissan. ... The Nissan GT-R is a sports car created by Nissan, expected to be released internationally by the beginning of 2008 as a 2009 model. ... Nissan Hardbody Trucks were the successor to the Datsun 720 line of small trucks. ... The Hypermini is compact two-seater electric vehicle produced by Nissan Motors. ... The Nissan Laurel was introduced by Nissan in 1968 as the new model to slot between the 1968 Bluebird 510 & the Nissan Cedric. ... The Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. ... The Nissan Lafesta is a seven-seater minivan built by Nissan Motors for the Asian market. ... 1999 Nissan Liberty The Nissan Liberty is the successor to the Nissan Prairie minivan, which it replaced in 1999. ... The Nissan Livina Geniss (骏逸 [Jun Yi] in Chinese) is a compact seven-seat minivan, introduced on July 6, 2006 by Nissan Motors and their Chinese affiliate, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company at the Guangzhou International Motor Show and scheduled to go on sale in December 2006. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ... The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ... The Nissan Prairie was introduced in Japan in 1981 and Europe in 1982 and was the first production multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), if the Fiat Multipla of the 1950s is not counted. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder... The Nissan Navara is a model of pickup truck manufactured by Nissan and sold under the Nissan brand name. ... The Nissan NX is a car produced by Nissan Motors. ... The Nissan Paladin is a SUV manufactured by Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano were originally compact SUVs and they are now mid-size SUVs. ... The Nissan Patrol is a SUV manufactured by Nissan in Japan since 1950. ... The Nissan Pintara was a mid-sized family of vehicles manufactured by Nissan Australia from 1986 until 1993. ... The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... The Nissan Prairie was introduced in Japan in 1981 and Europe in 1982 and was the first production multi-purpose vehicle, if the Fiat 600 Multipla of the 1950s is not counted. ... The Nissan Presage is a large MPV produced by Japanese automaker Nissan since 1998. ... A mostly JDM (Japanese Domestic Model) vehicle, the forward looking Nissan Presea was exported to South East Asia and New Zealand. ... The Nissan Primera is a large family saloon produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets. ... The Nissan President is a Japanese luxury limousine introduced by Nissan in the 1960s and sold only in the Japanese market. ... It has been suggested that Nissan Pulsar ET/EXA/Cherry/Langly GT/Sunny LePrix be merged into this article or section. ... The GTI-R (chassis code RNN14 - aka GTiR, i-R and R) is a special and unique vehicle that was manufactured by Nissan in 1990 in order to enter the WRC under Group A rules. ... The Nissan Qashqai (Nissan Dualis in Japan, Nissan Rogue in the US, Nissan CCUV in China) is a compact crossover SUV to be released in early 2007 in Europe and Japan by the Japanese automaker Nissan. ... The Nissan Quest is a minivan produced by Nissan Motor Corporation since 1993. ... Nissan R390 GT1 The Nissan R390 GT1 was a racing car built for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1997 and 1998. ... Nissan Rnessa Rnessa X (2WD 2000) The Nissan Rnessa multi-amenity vehicle (MAV)was released in Japan by Nissan and developed around the concept of a packaging renaissance for versatile, spacious comfort on wheels. ... The Nissan Rasheen was produced from 1994 to 1999. ... The Datsun Roadster was a light weight automobile produced by Datsun in the 1930s. ... The Nissan Rogue is a new compact crossover SUV to be released in early 2007 for the 2008 model year by the Japanese automaker Nissan. ... 1989 Nissan S-Cargo The Nissan S-Cargo is a small commercial van manufactured by Nissan. ... // Nissan /Nismo Saurus Jr, Type NSJ-91 Sale in 1991. ... The Nissan Sentra is a small car made by automaker Nissan Motors and is generally a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny. ... Mid-90s Nissan Serena The Nissan Serena started life as a very small people carrier, but grew larger over time. ... The Nissan Silvia is the name given to the companys long-running line of sport coupes based on the Nissan S platform. ... The Nissan Skyline is a mid-size car originally produced by the Japanese automaker Prince Motor Company starting in 1957 and later by Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan Skyline GT-R is an iconic Japanese sports coupé in the Nissan Skyline range. ... The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ... Nissan Stagea WC34 The Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon (although it is based on the similar C34 Laurel platform) is a station wagon,] Originally produced by Nissan in 1996 as direct competition for the Subaru Legacy Touring wagon in the Japanese Domestic Market. ... Datsun 210 Wagon (Sunny California style), B310 Series The Nissan Sunny is a small car from Nissan. ... The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. ... The Nissan Tiida is a subcompact car manufactured by Japanese automaker Nissan, replacing both the long-running Pulsar and the Sunny models as of September 30, 2004. ... Extended cab Nissan Titan Extended cab Nissan Titan The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck produced in the American market by Nissan. ... The Nissan URGE is a concept car that debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. ... Not to be confused with Dodge Caravan. ... Versa is the North American name for this vehicle, see Nissan Tiida for article The Nissan Versa is a new subcompact car from Nissan starting with the 2007 model year in North America. ... The Nissan Wingroad is an automobile available only as a compact station wagon. ... The Nissan X-Trail is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2001. ... The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform as of the 2005 model year, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Nissan D-series engine is a flat-head sleeve valve automobile engine produced in the 1950s. ... The Nissan C-series was a straight-4 automobile engine produced in the 1950s. ... The Nissan G-series engine was a pushrod engine produced in the 1960s. ... The Nissan J engine was a straight-4 gasoline internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1960s through the 1980s. ... The Nissan H series of automobile engines was an evolution of the Prince/Nissan G-series used in the 1960s. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The Nissan A series of internal combustion gasoline engines have been used in Datsun, Nissan and Premier brand vehicles. ... The Nissan Z series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The CA engine is a 1. ... The CG engine is a 1. ... The CR engine is a 1. ... The Nissan E series name was used on two types of automobile engines. ... FJ20ET in a S12 Silvia The Nissan FJ series engine was a straight-4 DOHC 2- or 2. ... The GA engine is a 1. ... The KA engine is a 2. ... It has been suggested that Nissan SR20DE,Nissan SR20DET be merged into this article or section. ... The QG engine is a 1. ... The QR family of straight-4 piston engines by Nissan range from 2. ... The YD engine is a 2. ... The HR is a family of straight-4 automobile engines co-developed by Nissan and Renault. ... The MR is a family of straight-4 all-aluminum automobile engines with variable valve timing co-developed by Renault and Nissan. ... The MA is a all aluminium straight-4 SOHC 0. ... // The SD22 is a 2. ... The Nissan ZD30 engine family is a 3 litre(2953cc), inline four cylinder, diesel engine. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The Nissan H series of automobile engines was an evolution of the Prince/Nissan G-series used in the 1960s. ... The Nissan S20 engine was a straight-6, DOHC internal combustion engine produced by Nissan in the 1970s. ... The Nissan P engine is a large, inline six-cylinder engine manufactured by Nissan Motors from 1968 to 1983 and used in light-duty trucks by Nissan, as well as the Nissan Patrol. ... The RB engine is a 2. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... // The SD22 is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The VE engine is a 3. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The VR38DETT is a Nissan 3. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Nissan Y40 was a special V8 engine produced for the Nissan President Limousine between 1965 and 1973. ... The VH series consists of 4. ... The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. ... Autech is a tuner of Nissan cars but sells the cars through Nissan dealers. ... Insert non-formatted text here To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... This article is about Nissans automobile brand. ...