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Z32 FAQ

January 1992 Motor Trend:
Long-Term Wrapup by Daniel Charles Ross
 

General/Powertrain
Body Style	2-door, 2 -passenger
Vehicle Configuration	Front engine, rear drive
Engine Configuration	V-6, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, twin turbocharged
Engine Displacement, ci/cc	181/2960
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net	300 @ 6400
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net	283 @ 3600
Transmission	5-speed man.
Axel Ratio	3.69:1
Dimensions
Wheelbase, in/mm	96.5/2451
Length, in/mm	169.5/4305
Curb weight, lb	3414
Fuel capacity, gal	18.7
Fuel economy, mpg, city/highway	18/24
Chassis
Suspension, f/r	Independant/independant
Steering	Rack & pinion, power assist
Brakes, f/r	Vented discs/vented discs, ABS
Wheels	16x7.5/16x8.5
Tires	225/50VR16/245/45ZR16
Performance
Acceleration, 0-60, sec	6.0
Quarter mile, sec/mph	14.4/102.3
Braking, 60-0, ft	116
Slalom, 600-ft, mph	68.3
Skidpad, 200-ft, lateral g	0.89
Price
Base price	$33,000
Price as tested	$34,250
Vital Statistics
Avergage mpg (city/highway):
Naturally aspirated	18.4/23.0
Turbocharged	17.4/22.0
Manual	18.2/22.6
Automatic	18.2/23.1
Price:
Average	$29,908
Range	$23,500-$38,700
Under $25,000	3.2%
$25,000-$26,999	12.2
$27,000-$28,999	24.7
$29,000-$30,000	23.3
$31,000-$32,999	16.1
$33,000-$34,999	10.8
$35,000-$36,999	7.2
$37,000 and over	2.5
Mileage:
Average miles/vehicle	18,362
Strength Weaknesses
Mechanical problems:
Yes	34.9%
No	65.1
Type of mechanical problems:
Braking	24.0%
Rotors	17.3
Alignment	14.4
Clutch	12.5
Transmission	11.5
Specific complaints:
No complaints	14.5%
Rear visibility	11.6
Handling on wet roads	8.0
Car noise/rattles	7.6
Lack of storage areas	7.6
What changes would you like?
More storage areas	10.0
More power	9.3
No changes	8.5
Better stereo speakers	8.1
Better rear visibility	7.8
Tilt steering wheel	6.7
Specific likes
Styling	69.0
Handling	51.7
Performance	40.2
Power	19.5
Comfort	11.9
Purchase Considerations
Why did you buy a 300ZX?
Style	75.3%
Performance	34.2
Handling	21.2
Past experience	20.5
Reputation	12.0
Would you buy another 300ZX?
Yes	73.0
No	6.7
Maybe	20.3
Would you buy another Nissan Product?
Yes	75.3
No	3.3
Maybe	21.4

Performance/Creature Comforts
	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Performance rating	80.9%	18.4	0.3	0.3
FTD capabilities	92.1	7.6	0.3	0
Braking	73.4	20.3	4.7	1.7
Handling	90.5	8.9	0.3	0.3
Front seat comfort	51.5	39.6	7.9	1.0
Rear seat comfort	2.3	15.6	49.2	32.8
Over quality and workmanship	80.7	17.6	1.0	0.7