The 1985 Nissan 300ZX came powered by an overhead-cam, 180.6 cubic-inch V-6 engine offering 160 horsepower and backed by a five-speed manual transmission. The Turbo 300ZX Coupe came powered by a turbocharged version of the 180.6 CID which had a horsepower output of 200 BHP. The Turbo models came with blackout moldings and smoked tail lamp lenses. 
Turbo Coupe
View info and historyPricing began at $17,200 for the 2-passenger coupe and rose to nearly $20,000 for the turbocharged version. Standard equipment now included locking T-bar roof panels.
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Turbo Coupe
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In 1984, Nissan became the new official name for Datsun. The name change resulted from Datsun producing Japanese fighter planes in World War II that were thought to be detrimental to their image in the ever-expanding American Market. The Datsun Z-cars began in 1970 with the 240Z, and the 300ZX was the continuation of this line. Produced in 1984, the 300ZX only had minor body changes in the next....
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91.30 in., 99.20 in.
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 160.00hp
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 200.00hp
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 200.00hp
$15,800 - $18,200
91.30 in., 99.20 in.
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 160.00hp
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 200.00hp
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 200.00hp
$18,500 - $21,400
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91.30 in.
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 160.00hp
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 200.00hp
6 cyl., 180.63 CID., 200.00hp
$18,500 - $21,400
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