Key Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| Production Years |
1989--2000 (Japan), 1990--1996 (North America/Australia) |
| Manufacturer |
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. |
| Assembly |
Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Body Styles |
2-door coupe (2-seater), 2-door coupe (2+2), 2-door convertible |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform |
Z32 |
| Chassis Code |
Z32 (GCZ32 = NA, GZ32 = TT) |
Dimensions
| Dimension |
2-Seater |
2+2 |
| Wheelbase |
2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Overall Length |
4,525 mm (178.1 in) |
4,645 mm (182.9 in) |
| Overall Width |
1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Overall Height |
1,253 mm (49.3 in) |
1,253 mm (49.3 in) |
| Kerb Weight (NA) |
1,462 kg (3,223 lb) |
1,517 kg (3,344 lb) |
| Kerb Weight (TT) |
1,536 kg (3,386 lb) |
1,582 kg (3,488 lb) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
72 L (19.0 US gal) |
72 L (19.0 US gal) |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.31 |
0.31 |
| Frontal Area |
1.89 m2 |
1.89 m2 |
Engine Specifications
VG30DE, Naturally Aspirated
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
60-degree V6, DOHC, 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2,960 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
87.0 mm x 83.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Power |
166 kW (222 hp) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque |
271 Nm (200 lb-ft) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Fuel System |
Multi-point electronic fuel injection (ECCS) |
| Ignition |
Electronic distributorless (coil-on-plug) |
| Valvetrain |
Chain-driven DOHC, hydraulic lifters |
| Variable Valve Timing |
NVCS (later models) |
| Oil Capacity |
4.2 L (with filter) |
| Recommended Oil |
10W-30 or 10W-40 synthetic |
| Redline |
7,000 rpm |
VG30DETT, Twin Turbo
| Spec |
Value |
| Configuration |
60-degree V6, DOHC, 24-valve, twin turbo |
| Displacement |
2,960 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
87.0 mm x 83.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Power |
220 kW (300 hp) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque |
384 Nm (283 lb-ft) @ 3,600 rpm |
| Forced Induction |
Twin Garrett T25 turbochargers |
| Intercooling |
Air-to-air intercoolers (one per bank) |
| Boost Pressure |
0.5 bar (7.25 psi) stock |
| Fuel System |
Multi-point electronic fuel injection (ECCS) |
| Ignition |
Electronic distributorless (coil-on-plug) |
| Valvetrain |
Chain-driven DOHC, hydraulic lifters |
| Oil Capacity |
4.2 L (with filter) |
| Recommended Oil |
10W-30 or 10W-40 synthetic |
| Redline |
7,000 rpm |
Transmission Options
| Transmission |
Type |
Gears |
Applications |
| FS5R30A |
Manual |
5-speed |
NA and TT |
| RE4R03A |
Automatic |
4-speed |
NA and TT |
FS5R30A Gear Ratios (5-Speed Manual)
| Gear |
Ratio |
| 1st |
3.214 |
| 2nd |
1.925 |
| 3rd |
1.302 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.752 |
| Reverse |
3.657 |
RE4R03A Gear Ratios (4-Speed Automatic)
| Gear |
Ratio |
| 1st |
2.785 |
| 2nd |
1.545 |
| 3rd |
1.000 |
| 4th |
0.694 |
| Reverse |
2.264 |
Final Drive Ratios
| Model |
Manual |
Automatic |
| NA 2-seater |
3.692 |
3.538 |
| NA 2+2 |
3.692 |
3.538 |
| TT 2-seater |
3.692 |
3.538 |
| TT 2+2 |
3.692 |
3.538 |
Differential
| Spec |
Value |
| Type |
Open (NA), viscous limited-slip (TT) |
| Ratio |
3.692 (manual), 3.538 (automatic) |
Suspension
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Independent, multi-link |
Independent, multi-link |
| Springs |
Coil |
Coil |
| Dampers |
Monotube gas-pressurised |
Monotube gas-pressurised |
| Anti-roll Bar |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Steering |
Super HICAS (hydraulic, electronically controlled) |
-- |
Brakes
Naturally Aspirated
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Ventilated disc |
Solid disc |
| Diameter |
280 mm (11.0 in) |
297 mm (11.7 in) |
| Caliper |
Single-piston sliding |
Single-piston sliding |
| ABS |
Standard |
Standard |
Twin Turbo
| Component |
Front |
Rear |
| Type |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Diameter |
296 mm (11.7 in) |
297 mm (11.7 in) |
| Caliper |
4-piston aluminium (front) |
Single-piston sliding |
| ABS |
Standard |
Standard |
Steering
| Spec |
Value |
| Type |
Rack and pinion, power-assisted |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
2.7 |
| Turning Circle |
10.2 m (2-seater), 10.8 m (2+2) |
| Rear Steering |
Super HICAS (optional; standard on TT in most markets) |
Performance (Approximate, Period Road Tests)
| Model |
0--60 mph |
0--100 km/h |
Quarter Mile |
Top Speed |
| NA Manual (2-seater) |
7.1 s |
7.5 s |
15.4 s |
230 km/h (143 mph) |
| NA Automatic |
8.0 s |
8.5 s |
16.0 s |
220 km/h (137 mph) |
| TT Manual (2-seater) |
5.0 s |
5.3 s |
13.7 s |
250 km/h (155 mph)* |
| TT Automatic |
5.8 s |
6.2 s |
14.3 s |
250 km/h (155 mph)* |
Electronically limited. Unrestricted top speed estimated at 280+ km/h.
Fuel Economy (Approximate, Mixed Driving)
| Model |
L/100 km |
| NA Manual |
10.5 |
| NA Automatic |
11.5 |
| TT Manual |
13.0 |
| TT Automatic |
14.5 |
Tyre Specifications
| Position |
Standard |
Optional |
| Front |
225/50R16 |
245/45R17 |
| Rear |
245/45R16 |
255/40R17 |
Staggered fitment was standard on most TT models.
Wheel Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| Standard (NA) |
16" x 7.5" alloy |
| Standard (TT) |
16" x 7.5" front, 16" x 8.5" rear |
| Optional |
17" alloy (various widths) |
| Bolt Pattern |
5 x 114.3 |
| Centre Bore |
66.1 mm |
Electrical
| Spec |
Value |
| System |
12V negative earth |
| Battery |
12V, 60 Ah |
| Alternator |
90A (NA), 110A (TT) |
| Headlights |
Pop-up (Japan, early) / Fixed composite (most markets) |
| Engine Management |
Nissan ECCS |
Interior and Equipment
| Feature |
Standard Equipment (TT) |
| Seats |
Leather-trimmed sport seats |
| Climate Control |
Automatic dual-zone |
| Audio |
AM/FM/Cassette, 6 speakers |
| Power Windows |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes (heated) |
| Cruise Control |
Yes |
| T-Bar Roof |
Standard (removable targa panels) |
| Driver Airbag |
Yes (from 1990) |
| Passenger Airbag |
Yes (from 1994) |
Service Intervals
| Service Item |
Interval |
| Engine oil and filter |
5,000--7,500 km or 6 months |
| Spark plugs |
30,000 km (platinum) or 100,000 km (iridium) |
| Timing belt, tensioner, idler pulleys |
100,000 km or 5 years |
| Water pump |
With timing belt (recommended) |
| Coolant |
24 months |
| Brake fluid |
24 months |
| Manual gearbox oil |
40,000 km |
| Differential oil |
40,000 km |
| Automatic transmission fluid |
40,000 km |
| Air filter |
20,000 km |
| Fuel filter |
40,000 km |
| Vacuum line inspection |
20,000 km (replace all lines every 80,000--100,000 km) |
| Power steering fluid |
40,000 km |
| HICAS fluid (if equipped) |
40,000 km |
Model Variants
2-Seater NA
| Spec |
Value |
| Engine |
VG30DE (166 kW) |
| Kerb Weight |
1,462 kg |
| Wheelbase |
2,450 mm |
2-Seater Twin Turbo
| Spec |
Value |
| Engine |
VG30DETT (220 kW) |
| Kerb Weight |
1,536 kg |
| Wheelbase |
2,450 mm |
| Additional |
LSD, larger brakes, Super HICAS |
2+2 NA
| Spec |
Value |
| Engine |
VG30DE (166 kW) |
| Kerb Weight |
1,517 kg |
| Wheelbase |
2,570 mm |
| Seating |
2+2 (rear seats nominal) |
2+2 Twin Turbo
| Spec |
Value |
| Engine |
VG30DETT (220 kW) |
| Kerb Weight |
1,582 kg |
| Wheelbase |
2,570 mm |
| Additional |
LSD, larger brakes, Super HICAS |
Convertible Twin Turbo (1993--1996, North America only)
| Spec |
Value |
| Engine |
VG30DETT (220 kW) |
| Kerb Weight |
~1,620 kg |
| Roof |
Power-operated soft top |
| Production |
~4,000 units |
Production Numbers (Worldwide, Approximate)
| Variant |
Units |
| Naturally aspirated (all body styles) |
~170,000 |
| Twin turbo (all body styles) |
~80,000 |
| Convertible |
~4,000 |
| Total |
~270,000 |