300ZX

Nissan is a Japanese automobile manufacturing company that sell cars worldwide. Nissan is known for reliable cars and trucks, and for producing some of the most exciting sports cars of all time. In 1984, Nissan introduced the 300zx to the United States market. An almost overnight hit, the Nissan 300zx is highly desirable as a collector car today. The do it yourself mechanic will find it easy to maintain these performance-oriented cars with a Nissan 300zx repair manual.

The Nissan 300zx was originally powered by variations of Nissan’s potent 3.0 liter V6 that used a single overhead cam and was fuel injected. True sports car performance was found in the Turbo models, which brought output up to 200 horsepower. The Nissan 300zx was rear-wheel drive, making it a favorite among tuners and performance-oriented owners.

In 1989, Nissan introduced a redesigned 300zx that kept the style modern. Low and sleek, and now available with twin turbochargers and all wheel steering, the Nissan 300zx had become a true street racer in factory trim. The 3.0 liter engine remained, but was now guided by dual overhead cams that featured Nissan’s variable valve timing technology. The 300zx was now available with twin-turbochargers that pushed the V6 up to 300 horsepower, good enough to launch the car from 0-60 miles per hour in just 5 seconds.

The first generation cars were primarily solid roof designs. The body style, known in the industry as a 2+2, allowed for a rear seat, though the tight confines of the interior made it impractical for adults. With the introduction of the second generation 300zx, most cars came equipped with T-Tops, removable roof panels that could be stored in the hatch area. In 1992, Nissan added a convertible version in response to customer requests and a custom market.

Originally a low-cost performance car, the retail price of the Nissan 300zx ballooned, and ultimately exceeded a list price of $50,000 US. North American buyers began to switch from performance cars to SUVs in the 1990s, ultimately ending the production of the Nissan 300zx.

Today, low mileage, good condition Nissan 300zx cars are a rarity. The later models featuring twin turbo chargers are now collectors items and prices have been rising in recent years. Easily customized, with parts available all over the world, owners and restorers will find all the technical details necessary to maintain these spirited sports cars with a Nissan 300zx service manual.