Vehicle Description
1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
After a period of relative ubiquity, Nissan Z cars seemed to have
mostly disappeared in the past 20 years. Seeing one on the street,
anything from a 240 to a 370, is a special event. Z cars have a
fervent following; a loyal and knowledgeable fan base that
maintains performance and historical information. Once simply
sporty daily drivers are now highly desirable Japanese performance
cars, each generation with its unique shape and notable
attributes.
For consignment, a 1993 300ZX twin turbo with a title verified
76,671 actual miles, the top of the "Z32" generation food chain
with a 5-speed manual! Outside of the rare, (and later), STZ, this
is the 300ZX everyone wants, and this one has been modified to put
out 500 horsepower according to our consignor. The timing belt was
done at 76,000 miles and the car wears newer tires, bonus items for
this attractive sports car.
Exterior
The Super White is nearly flawless on this car and monochromatic
coverage creates clean lines on what can be described as a rounded
wedge design. A body that will likely still look modern and fresh
20 years from now. Integrated fog lights and side markers flow
seamlessly on the front bumper over a grated front spoiler and
intake that's aggressive without being over the top. Covered PIAA
headlights mimic the rake of the windshield, which is sharp, wide,
and dramatic. The standard T-tops break up the white for a moment,
then the hatch picks it up with wide, hinged C-pillars and trailing
wing, now fiberglass. Looking at the smooth plexiglass encased
J-spec tail lights with frost turn signals, it's evident that the
newest Z-car gained inspiration from this model, because the design
is that good. A smooth white rear bumper cover flows like water,
ending to reveal twin tips one each side.The Yokohama AVS wheels,
17-inch in front and 18-inch in back, are in beautiful condition
and overall the exterior is simple with no wasted material, extra
vents, or outlandish wings and this one without major
imperfections. Only scrapes under the front air dam are noted.
Clean, Japanese design.
Interior
More simplicity and freshness here with black materials dominating.
The seats are black leather and only show a slight patina. The
lower half of the dash, side of center console, armrest, and door
cards are lined with a gray Alcantara-like material, something not
seen in many cars. The side pods flanking the near-pristine
steering wheel control things like cruise control, lights, A/C, and
wipers and these controls are all close to the steering wheel. That
leaves the center of the dash free of busy buttons and it holds
only the Alpine AM/FM/Cassette radio, CD player, clock, and vents
in a smooth, straight tower. The A-pillar holds a boost gauge. The
Stillen short throw shifter accompanies some switches in the center
console including a suspension toggle for sport and touring and the
side mirror controls. The seatbelts are mounted on the door and
once closed, you pull up from the bottom and over your
waist...another interesting design choice that just seems to work.
The rear storage is carpeted and neat and home to a pair of
Rockford Fosgate amplifiers.
Drivetrain
Stillen red silicone piping pops, (visually), when you open the
hood, hinting that this 3.0 liter DOHC twin turbo V6 might not be
completely stock. Modifications include a Stillen cold air intake,
a Jim Wolf ECU upgrade, Greddy intercoolers, an HKS turbo timer, an
HKS EVS IV boost controller, and HKS sequential blow off valves.
Hidden below are two Garrett AiResearch TB02/22 turbochargers
working as twins, rather than sequentially, each fed by, (and
feeding), three cylinders at the same time. Electronic fuel
injection delivers the vapor and the movement is accelerated
through a 5-speed manual transmission with an HP clutch that spins
the rear wheels with 3.692 gearing.
Undercarriage
Driver quality and relatively clean, the underside greets us with a
custom performance dual exhaust system. Much of the bottom is
noticeably flat and flush with the exhaust, no doubt helping with
aerodynamics. Independent multi-link suspension looks to be in
great shape and the CV boots show no wear. The suspension is
enriched with Stillen A-arms, tension rods, and sway bars.
Drive-Ability
After driving a myriad of muscle cars, the cockpit of this car
offers a relatively comfortable respite but still provides an
exciting experience. In true sports car fashion, the ride is more
horizontal, and the ergonomics are just right. Gauges are right
there for the reading and controls are contained within the width
of the driver's shoulders. Power is more than evident here as we
shift through the gears and of course, handling is just excellent.
This well sorted car with its tasty mods exhibited an A+ in the
functionality test as all items work as expected. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
In recent years, Z cars have come into their own in terms of appeal
and desirability. What we have here is a fine build with nearly
twice the horsepower of a stock turbo ZX. When Car and Driver
compared a turbo 300ZX to a Stealth R/T back in the early 90's, the
Z came out the clear winner and Car and Driver raved about the car.
In 2025, it's still a great automobile.
JN1CZ24H2PX535754
J-Japan
N-Nissan
1-Passenger Car
C-3.0 Liter DOHC V6
Z2-300ZX (Z32)
4-Coupe
H-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
2-Check Digit
P-1993
X-Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Japan Assy Plant
535754-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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