GTP Cool Wall: 1983-1988 Nissan Fairlady Z/300ZX

[GranTurismo916]

1983-1988 Nissan Fairlady Z/300ZX nominated by @Custom878

Engines: 2.0L Turbo V6 (Nissan VQ20ET), 2.0L Turbo I6 (RB20DET), 3.0L SOHC V6 (VG30E), 3.0L DOHC V6 (VG30DE), 3.0L Turbo V6 (VG30ET)
Power: 153-225 hp
Torque: 159-246 lb-ft.
Weight: 1310-1525 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Body Styles: 2-door coupe, 2+2 coupe​

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[mustafur]

Hmm never Knew this had the RB20DET, that bumps it to cool.

 

[Cowboy]

I hear a lot of hate for this car because it was bigger than the past generations. It has a very nice '80s look and that is why I'm giving it a cool vote.

 

[Grandea GTR]

I always wanted one of these for my first car back when I was younger. Looks great in my eyes, and is rather performance worthy. SZ.

 

[Adamgp]

My least favorite generation of Nissan Z cars.

Meh.

 

[Tyger]

Sure the Z-cars got progressively heavier over the years but so did most cars over the same period. Still not an overly heavy car and most models packed a fair bit of power, were no slouch. Looks good too, though gloriously 80s (which is fine by me). Much nicer than the later Z32 anyway. Solid high Cool.

 

[Wiegert]

The plain-flavoured Z. Though it did mark a slight return to form after the comparatively spiritless 280ZX.

Had to wait until '89 for the cool 300ZX though.

 

[synchromesh]

It's always been just a cool car.

 

[Roger the Horse]

I had a diecast one of these as a kid until I threw it at a wall and it disintegrated.

 

[TheCracker]

Lumpen and awkward styling. Not a 944. Uncool.

 

[Sage Ages]

Not a spare parts mule. Cool.

 

[ToyGTone]

Based on how many times I heard people disliking this... I'm pretty surprised that many members voted it cool.

Glad I'm not alone...

 

[Joey D]

I've always liked older Z car and I think they are fairly cool for the most part.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

All I can think of when I see the Z31 is how many people will tell you you "should have bought a Z32".

Uncool.

 

[Tornado]

"I just bought a 300ZX! It's pretty cool.


No, the other one."

 

[niky]

On the bright side, it's not the fanboy-tastic twin-turbo 300ZX.

And it's not the compromised 280ZX, either.

But it's still Seriously Uncool.

 

[Dagger311]

All I can think of when I see the Z31 is how many people will tell you you "should have bought a Z32".

Uncool.

This.

 

[SVX]

I love these, such a timeless design.

Uncool.

 

[JTB10000]

Cool.

 

[Stotty]

It all went horribly wrong after the 240 & 260.

Uncool.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Cool. So '80s with the T-top and pop up headlights (I'm guessing?)

 

[Heldenzeit]

I'm starting to see these get modified more often, and they look great when they are. But stock, they are pretty uncool. Give it a few years maybe.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Up until this point it looks great.

Everything behind that line is horrible.