Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Two years after Nissan purchased Datsun and 52 years after the 50th anniversary of the production of the first Datsun automobile, the 1986 Nissan 300 ZX was introduced. The 1986 version was given an updated body style which included the addition of side skirts, a plastic spoiler and an interior third brake light. The 1986 model was also the first year that a removable T-top roof was offered as an option.

Engine

    The 1986 non-turbo 300 ZX was equipped with a six-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 3.0-liter engine. It ran at a maximum of 5,200 rpm and produced 174 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm. It had a horsepower to weight ratio of 19.6 pounds per horsepower and a compression ratio of 9:0-to-1.

Price, Fuel and Engine Block Makeup

    The original manufacturers suggested retail price on the 1986 300 ZX ranged from $17,250 to $19,700, depending on the options. The 300 ZX had a fuel-injected engine that ran on unleaded gasoline. The engine block was made of cast iron and the cylinder heads were aluminum.

Weight and Transmission

    The 1986 300 ZX had a gross weight of 3,140 lbs. It included a manual five speed transmission and was a rear-wheel-drive vehicle.

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