These are standard specifications for the 1987 Nissan 300ZX, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Nissan Production for 1987 : | 1,803,924 |
| 1987 Nissan 300ZX | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $20,650 |
| Weight : | 3260 lbs | 1478.711 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $21,400 |
| Weight : | 3265 lbs | 1480.979 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1987 Nissan 300ZX?
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.