1987 Nissan 300ZX Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1987 Nissan 300ZX, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1984 - 1989
Price :	$18,500-$21,400
Weight :	3140 lbs \| 1424.28 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	2960 cc \| 180.6 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Electronic fuel injection

Turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	2960 cc \| 180.6 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	227 Ft-Lbs (308 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	7.8:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Nissan Production for 1987 :	1,803,924
1987 Nissan 300ZX

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	170.7 in \| 4336 mm.
Width :	67.9 in \| 1725 mm.
Height :	49.7 in \| 1262 mm.
Wheelbase :	91.3 in \| 2319 mm.
Front Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Rear Track :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.

Coupe 2+2

Exterior
Price :	$20,650
Weight :	3260 lbs \| 1478.711 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	178.5 in \| 4534 mm.
Width :	67.9 in \| 1725 mm.
Height :	49.7 in \| 1262 mm.
Wheelbase :	99.2 in \| 2520 mm.
Front Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Rear Track :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.

Turbo Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$21,400
Weight :	3265 lbs \| 1480.979 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	170.7 in \| 4336 mm.
Width :	67.9 in \| 1725 mm.
Height :	49.7 in \| 1262 mm.
Wheelbase :	91.3 in \| 2319 mm.
Front Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Rear Track :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.

Trans Am Coupe

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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	170.7 in \| 4336 mm.
Width :	67.9 in \| 1725 mm.
Height :	49.7 in \| 1262 mm.
Wheelbase :	91.3 in \| 2319 mm.
Front Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Rear Track :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs and anti-sway bar Rear : Semi-trailing arms, coil springs and anti-sway bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P215/60R15

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19780701
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V098000
Summary	UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Notes	SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR/TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19840701
NHTSA Campaign ID	95I006000
Summary	THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.
Consequence	FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes	NOTE: NISSAN HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1987 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$10,355
Avg. Household Income :	$24,350
Avg. Home :	$92,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.89
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1987 Nissan 300ZX? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX has wheelbase sizes of 91.30 and 99.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1987 Nissan 300ZX? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX has lengths of 170.70 and 178.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1987 Nissan 300ZX? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX has a width of 67.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1987 Nissan 300ZX cost when new?A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX cost approximately $18,500 to $21,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1987 Nissan 300ZX? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX was offered as a Coupe, Coupe 2+2, Trans Am Coupe, Turbo Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1987 Nissan 300ZX have? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX had P215/60R15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Nissan produce in 1987? A: Nissan produced 1,803,924 automobiles in 1987.

Q: What engines did the 1987 Nissan 300ZX have? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX had the following engine options: V 6 (2960 cc | 180.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Turbocharged V 6 (2960 cc | 180.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 227 Ft-Lbs (308 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1987 Nissan 300ZX have? A: The 1987 Nissan 300ZX had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.