✦ Shifty Estimate
$18,400
▲ 13.3% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $18K
- Sales, 12 months
- 45
- Original MSRP
- $33,000 · ▼ 44% since
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1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990 to 1996 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
45 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Twin-Turbo V6, 3.0L
- Power
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 283 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,545 lb
- Original MSRP
- $33,000
- Designer
- Toshio Yamashita
Common questions
How much does a Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo cost?
A 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo cost $33,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 45 have sold publicly at a median of $17,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $18,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $6,850 to $35,160, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $18,400, up 13.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 45 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo a good investment?
It has depreciated 44% against its $33,000 list price. Values are up 13.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,780 to $37,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $18,500Jul 28, 2026Super White · 66,900 mi
- $15,500Jun 26, 2026Aztec Red · 54,000 mi
- $13,750Jun 10, 2026Glacier White Pearl · 110,500 mi
Toshio Yamashita's Z32 300ZX Twin Turbo stands as Japan's definitive supercar of the 1990s, delivering exotic performance at a fraction of European prices. The twin-turbocharged VG30DETT V6 produced 300hp—genuine supercar territory when launched in 1990. Five-second acceleration and 155mph capability matched contemporary Ferraris, while Nissan's advanced technology included four-wheel steering and sophisticated suspension. The Z32's complex engineering made it expensive to produce, ultimately limiting sales but ensuring exclusivity today. Clean, unmodified examples have become increasingly collectible, particularly in desirable colors like Cherry Pearl or Aztec Red. The manual transmission is essential for collectors—automatics lack the engagement that makes these special. Values have appreciated significantly, with pristine turbos commanding strong premiums. The Z32 represents the peak of Japanese sports car ambition, combining cutting-edge technology with stunning design that still looks contemporary today.