Nissan 300ZX Z31

Nissan 300ZX Z31
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The Nissan 300ZX Z31 (1984–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the United States.

Model codes: Z31 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,410–4,605 mm
Width–1,725 mm
Height–1,260 mm
Wheelbase–2,320–2,520 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,310–1,488 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)425–651 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)1,388–2,067 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

238 complaints for model years 1984–1989. 7 crashes · 146 fires · 9 injuries · 1 death

  • Fuel system 156
  • Engine 29

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 17 versions of the Nissan 300ZX Z31

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United States 17 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1987–1989(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO), 2LKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1987–1989(FFS) · (FFS), 2LKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS,TRBO)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985–1987(FFS,TRBO)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1986(FFS), VLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS TURBO), VLKUP · (FFS), VLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS TURBO)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model · (FFS,TRBO) · (FFS), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model3.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model3.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model3.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model3.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.