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ft.-Ibs. at 3,600 rpm versus the
non-turbo’s 198 ft.-Ibs. at 4,800
tpm.

Even though the 300 ZX Turbo
has 78 more horsepower than the
non-turbo model, its fuel con-
sumption is almost identical, ac-
cording to Transport Canada fig-
ures.

However, fuel consumption ina
car like this depends a lot on how
you drive.

Turbo models come standard
with Nissan’s Super HICAS
four-wheel steering system. This
combined electronic/mechanical
system uses a speed sensor, steer-
ing angle sensor and a computer
to send signals to a hydraulic ac-
tuator attached to the multi-link
rear suspension.

The steering angle of the rear
wheels is altered slightly according
to speed and direction. This
results in very quick high-speed
lane changes, excellent steering
response in tight, twisty turns, and
greater stability and driver con-
tro

Powerful, ventilated four-wheel
disc brakes with ABS are standard
equipment.

The 300 ZX Turbo also offers
an adjustable suspension as
standard equipment, with two
shock absorber settings — Sport
and Touring — adjustable from
the cockpit. The Sport setting is
too harsh for my tastes. I'd
tecommend leaving it in the Tour-
ing position.

Most of my complaints with the
300 ZX have to do with the inte- -
rior. While ergonomics are superb
(position of gear fever, instru-
ments, controls in relation to

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driver), headroom is limited for
tall drivers even with the elec-
trically adjustable seat lowered.
The side roof pillar is very close
to the driver’s head, particularly
the latch mechanism for the T-bar
roof.

tn addition, there is no airbag,
very little storage space, the trunk
is shallow and small, and left and
right rear three-quarter vision is
obstructed by thick B and C
pillars, making lane-changing a
challenge.

However, these are the kind of
sacrifices made by many sports
cars in the name of performance,
and most of the 300 ZX’s com-
petitors suffer similar drawbacks.

Like Porsche, Nissan offers a
special high-performance driving
school for 300 ZX owners — a
great idea considering the high-
performance nature of this car.

Base 300 ZXs start at $42,490;
242 models, $46,390; and Tur-
bos, $50,890.

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