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Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 2+2 Z32

1993 — Japan

Modern Classic (1986-2000)Sports CarJapaneseTurbo/SuperchargedJDM Legends1990s JDM Golden Era
Engine2,960 cc V6 DOHC Twin Turbo
Power300 hp
Torque300 lb-ft
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleCoupe
Weight3,439 lbs
0–60 mph5.0 sec
Top Speed155 mph
Original MSRP$37,500
BrakesDisc (Ventilated) / Disc (Ventilated)
SuspensionIndependent, multi-link / Independent, multi-link

Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 2+2 Z32

The 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo represented the peak of Japanese sports car engineering in the 1990s. Its 3.0-liter VG30DETT V6 with twin turbos produced 300 hp and identical torque figures, delivering supercar performance. Advanced features included four-wheel steering, adjustable suspension, and a sophisticated multi-link setup at all four corners. The swooping bodywork by Toshio Yamashita aged beautifully. Though complex and expensive, the Z32 earned legendary status and Motor Trend's 1990 Car of the Year.

$28,000 – $65,000

Look for complete service records as maintenance is extensive and expensive. Twin Turbo models are most desirable. Check for oil leaks, turbo health, and timing belt replacement. The engine bay is notoriously cramped. Avoid heavily modified examples unless professionally done.

The Z32 required extensive engineering and was Nissan's flagship sports car. Its complexity made it expensive to produce, contributing to its discontinuation in 1996 (USA) and 2000 (Japan).