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Nissan introduced the 300ZX Turbo in late 1995 to regain its grip on the Coupe market. There are 3 trim levels for the 300ZX in 1996: . With two doors and spacious seating for two, the rear-wheel drive 300ZX makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Specs

The restyled 300ZX Turbo is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Nissan five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The fuel system for the 1996 300ZX is a Bosch L-Jetronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 300ZX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 300ZX Turbo are 70.50 inches wide by 169.50 inches long. It sits 48.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,439 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the 300ZX is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 300ZX gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 1996 model year was very successful for the Nissan 300ZX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Turbo version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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