1996 Nissan 300ZX Base 5MT
The 1996 Nissan 300ZX Base 5MT is a 222-hp 3.0-liter V6 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $37,445 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,445 ($77,563 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,840 ($78,381 *) |
| Destination Charge | $395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L DOHC 24V V6 (VG30DE) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 222 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 198 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.0 x 83.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Open |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.214 (39 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.925 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.302 (97 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (126 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.752 (167 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.369 |
| Final Drive | 4.083 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 18.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Turning Diameter | 34.1 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.5 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 8.5 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/50ZR16 |
| Tires Rear | 245/45ZR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.5 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 23.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,287 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline