The 1996 Nissan 300ZX, the latest model year on record, is 171.7″ long, 70.5″ wide and 48.8″ tall on a 97.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,430 lb. At 14.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Nissan 300ZX generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1990, when the new car was 7.9″ shorter than the 1988–1989 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 277 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1987 | 170.9″ | 66.5″ | 51.2″ | 91.3″ | 2,978 lb |
| 1988–1989 | 177.6″ | 68.1″ | 51.6″ | 95.3″ | 3,214 lb |
| 1990–1993 | 169.7″ | 70.5″ | 49.6″ | 96.5″ | 3,153 lb |
| 1994–1996 | 169.7″ | 70.5″ | 48.4″ | 96.5″ | 3,430 lb |
300ZX year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 171.7″ | 70.5″ | 97.6″ | 4 | |
| 1995 | 171.7″ | 70.5″ | 97.6″ | 4 | |
| 1994 | 171.7″ | 70.5″ | 97.6″ | 4 | |
| 1993 | 172.4″ | 70.5″ | 98″ | 3 | |
| 1992 | 172.4″ | 70.5″ | 98″ | 3 | |
| 1991 | 172.4″ | 70.5″ | 98″ | 3 | |
| 1990 | 172.4″ | 70.5″ | 98″ | 3 | |
| 1989 | 177.6″ | 68.1″ | 95.3″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 177.6″ | 68.1″ | 95.3″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 176.8″ | 68.1″ | 94.5″ | 5 | |
| 1986 | 174″ | 67.3″ | 94.5″ | 5 | |
| 1985 | 173.6″ | 66.9″ | 94.1″ | 3 |
300ZX on the used market
In 76 300ZX listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1990–1993 car is the most common: 61 of them (80%), at an average asking price of $14,551. ForCar visitors have decoded 20 300ZX VINs; the most checked model years are 1990, 1985 and 1984.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 | 15 | 20% | $13,152 | 111,489 mi |
| 1990–1993 | 61 | 80% | $14,551 | 108,873 mi |
Will a 300ZX fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 735 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.5″ | 70.1″ | +0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 97.6″ | 102″ | −4.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,430 lb | 3,111 lb | +319 lb |
300ZX against its rivals
Next to the Alfa Romeo Spider and Porsche 968, the 300ZX is the longest and the heaviest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 300ZX (this car) | 1996 | 171.7″ | 70.5″ | 3,430 lb |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 1994 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 2,531 lb |
| Porsche 968 | 1995 | 170.9″ | 68.5″ | 3,164 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 300ZX bigger than the 1995?
No. The 1996 and 1995 300ZX are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 300ZX or the Alfa Romeo Spider?
The 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider is 4.0″ shorter and 899 lb lighter than the 1996 300ZX.
How much does a used 300ZX cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $14,551 for the 1990–1993 car to $13,152 for the 1994–1996 one, across 76 listings.
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