1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 5MT
The 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 5MT is a 300-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $43,979 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,979 ($91,097 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,374 ($91,916 *) |
| Destination Charge | $395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L DOHC 24V Twin-Turbo V6 (VG30DETT) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 283 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.0 x 83.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Open |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.214 (43 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.925 (72 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.302 (107 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (139 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.752 (185 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.369 |
| Final Drive | 3.692 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 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 | 3,502 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline