1991 NISSAN 300ZX TURBO CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1991 Nissan 300ZX is powered by a twin-turbocharged Z32 3.0L V6 mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Finished in black over a black leather interior, this convertible conversion is now offered by the selling dealer with a 1990 issue of Car & Driver, clean CARFAX report, and clear title. 

Highlights

• Richard Straman aftermarket convertible conversion, as featured in Car & Driver Magazine, October 1990. 
• HIACS four-wheel steering 
• Adjustable suspension system
• Viscous coupling limited-slip differential

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private party
• Current location: Ohio

EXTERIOR

• Black paint
• Red stripe
• Black convertible top
• Antifog power mirrors

Updates

• New convertible top 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 18-inch OEM wheels 
• Staggered-width Hankook Ventus radial tires
  • 225/45 front
  • 245/45 rear

INTERIOR

• Black leather upholstery
• Power bucket seats
  • Custom "Z" embroidery 
• Center console with manual shifter
• Cruise control
• HICAS four-wheel steering 
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Air conditioning 
• Bose speaker system
• Aftermarket Sony stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 9,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Boost pressure
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 129,922 miles
  • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 129,649 miles in April 2024

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 3.0L V6
  • 283 horsepower at 6,400 rpm
  • 375 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm
  • 8.5:1 compression ratio
  • Twin turbos 
  • Direct fuel injection
  • Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System (ECCS)

Transmission

• Five-speed manual

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• Viscous coupling limited-slip differential 
• Adjustable suspension system
• Four-wheel independent multi-link suspension
• Four-wheel power disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor nicks and scrapes on front bumper
• Paint blemish on front passenger wheel 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• 1990 Car & Driver magazine 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• CARFAX report 
  • Begins in 1991
  • Shows ownership in Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Ohio 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 2/18/2025 8:16 AM MST: Cold start video added to listing

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 2/19/2025 3:34 PM MST: Additional photos added to the end of the gallery.