Nissan 300ZX 0–60 Times
The Nissan 300ZX 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 20 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Nissan 300ZX is the 1993 Nissan 300ZX Stillen GTZ Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 110.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Nissan 300ZX is the 1985 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 Coupe, which took 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Nissan 300ZX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.39 seconds The average quarter mile time is 14.66 seconds at 96.54 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.9sec
1993 Stillen GTZ Coupe
Average 0–60
6.39sec
Across 20 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.66sec
@ 96.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.2sec
1985 2+2 Coupe
Across 20 verified runs, the Nissan 300ZX ranges from 4.9 to 9.2 seconds 0–60, with a 6.39-second average.
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Tests by model year
20 tests · 9 years
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1996
Nissan 300ZX · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.87
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#04
1996 Nissan 300ZX Millen SMZ Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 103.4 mph
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0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
103.4 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 20
#05
1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 102.6 mph
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0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
102.6 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 20
#06
1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
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0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 20
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Nissan 300ZX on record is the 1993 Nissan 300ZX Stillen GTZ Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.40 seconds at 110.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan 300ZX is the 1985 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 Coupe, which takes 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 20 verified runs, a Nissan 300ZX reaches 60 mph in 6.39 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.66 seconds at roughly 96.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 9 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan 300ZX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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