[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Guys why are you always complaining about the aggressive look of the new 86, and the lack of power. They have always went more aggressive on cars when they refresh, and kept them around 200hp. See here is an article from the 1987 300zx....

http://www.cars.com/nissan/300zx/1987/expert-reviews/

This year the settings have been recalibrated to go along with the overall recalibration of the suspension system. Compared to previous years, the settings are definitely firmer in all positions. Handling, as can be expected, is excellent. If you have the skill, the 300ZX Turbo will do just what you want it to. Even if you haven't the skill, it will make you look better.

To go along with the looks and handling is a fair amount of power supplied by a turbocharged fuel-injected V-6 measuring 3-liter/180-cubic-inches. This overhead cam engine is rated at 200 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 227 foot pounds torque at 3,600 rpm. This is certainly more than enough juice to make the daily run to work an exciting experience.

There is a slight turbo lag in off the line acceleration but once it gets rolling just hang on. The lag throughout other ranges can be just about eliminated by a little anticipation and keeping up the rpm. And with the five- speed manual transmission, it really isn't all that difficult to do. The engine also has a nice healthy sound to it and it isn't that apparent unless the roof panels are removed or you happen to be standing on the outside and watching it drive away.

Fuel mileage turned out to be quite decent for a 200 horsepower sports car. The test car (using unleaded premium) averaged 25 miles per gallon for highway driving and 16 mpg for city driving.


Read more at http://www.cars.com/nissan/300zx/198...oYEKE8XZAMx.99


AM I DOING IT RIGHT?

Its funny (and difficult) to compare present day to 1987. Young drivers of today have no idea how difficult it was to make cheap horsepower back in the 80s. It was very difficult. It was a pretty big deal for a new model to have 10-15 hp more than it's predecessor. Meanwhile today horsepower is so abundant and easy to come by it's practically falling out of the sky.

Can't compare the two.