Performance Review: Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo - [1998]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Nissan 300ZX Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Nissan 300ZX has a 2960cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 300ZX shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 300ZX's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1520 kgs (3351 lbs) this makes the Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Nissan 300ZX shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2960cc 24V V6 engine produces 276 bhp (205 kW) @ 6400 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 286 lb-ft (387.7 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Nissan 300ZX you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 Audi A5 S5 3.0 V6 Turbo (206.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Nissan 300ZX.

The Nissan 300ZX has a Power to weight ratio of 181.5 bhp per ton and 188.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 300ZX competing with the 2016 Audi A5 S5 3.0 V6 Turbo (206.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion 2.0 Turbo (206.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Nissan 300ZX generating around 188.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8L Roadster (213.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 (212.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this made the Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo as fast as the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the or the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs). This Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the and the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 300ZX and the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop

When talking about the performance of the Nissan 300ZX on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.43 secs @ 94.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs), the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (14.37 secs), and the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack (14.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1998 version of the Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1998 300ZX equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1998 Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1998 300ZX Rivals List.

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