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Nissan Fairlady Z Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1989–2000) — Fourth Generation

The fourth-generation Nissan Fairlady Z is a rear-drive sports car offered as a closed Coupe and an open Roadster, pairing long-legged touring manners with the sharper responses enthusiasts expect from a dedicated performance model.

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Nissan Fairlady Z Engines and Transmissions

Every Nissan Fairlady Z engine here is gasoline-fuelled, built around a smooth-revving V6 offered in naturally aspirated and forced-induction forms. The turbocharged powertrain pulls harder mid-range, while the simpler version rewards revs. Manual and automatic transmissions were both available, always driving the rear wheels.

Coupe — Nissan Fairlady Z Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Nissan Fairlady Z Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.0 ATGasoline2960 cm³230 hp169 kW272 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.0 MTGasoline2960 cm³230 hp169 kW272 N⋅mManualRWD
3.0 MTGasoline2960 cm³280 hp206 kW388 N⋅mManualRWD
3.0 ATGasoline2960 cm³280 hp206 kW388 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Roadster — Nissan Fairlady Z Engines and Transmissions

Roadster Nissan Fairlady Z Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.0 MTGasoline2960 cm³230 hp169 kW272 N⋅mManualRWD
3.0 ATGasoline2960 cm³230 hp169 kW272 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.0 ATGasoline2960 cm³280 hp206 kW388 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.0 MTGasoline2960 cm³280 hp206 kW388 N⋅mManualRWD

Nissan Fairlady Z Dimensions

Coupe — Nissan Fairlady Z Dimensions

Coupe Nissan Fairlady Z Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
3.0 AT4525 mm1800 mm1045 mm2570 mm1480 kgNot provided130 mm
3.0 MT4525 mm1800 mm1045 mm2570 mm1430 kgNot provided130 mm
3.0 MT4525 mm1800 mm1045 mm2570 mm1550 kg2020 kg130 mm
3.0 AT4525 mm1800 mm1045 mm2570 mm1570 kgNot provided130 mm

Roadster — Nissan Fairlady Z Dimensions

Roadster Nissan Fairlady Z Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
3.0 MT4310 mm1790 mm1050 mm2450 mm1520 kgNot provided125 mm
3.0 AT4310 mm1790 mm1050 mm2450 mm1530 kgNot provided125 mm
3.0 AT4310 mm1790 mm1050 mm2450 mm1570 kgNot provided130 mm
3.0 MT4310 mm1790 mm1050 mm2450 mm1550 kg2020 kg130 mm