The Nissan 300ZX is one of the best Japanese performance cars of all time.
The “Z32” generation, in particular, remains one of the “Japanese hero cars” from the 1990s, alongside the likes of the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7 and Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT.
俗话说，美在情人眼中。但是，我个人认为，300zx（也称为“ Fairlady” - 在这里了解其他名称的更多信息）是1990年代日本英雄汽车的最佳外观，RX-7是第二次。
In particular, the unique rear end of the 300ZX has aged particularly well. Those tail lights still look amazing.
These cars have a loyal following for good reason! Not only is the 300ZX great to look at … it is great to drive as well.
One thing that makes the 300ZX is the ‘targa top’ or ‘T-Top’ roof. On a warm summer’s day you can pop the roof panels off and let in the light and fresh air, giving an “open top” experience that isn’t so easy to replicate with any of the 300ZX’s contemporaries.
但是，所有300zx是否配备了targa屋顶？
In this short edition of Car Facts, we look at the roof options for the 300ZX.
Did Every 300ZX Come With A Targa Top?
No – in fact there were three possible roof choices/options on the 300ZX.
- Slicktop/hardtop – The “slicktop”, which is just a conventional hardtop roof, is the other main roof option that was available for the 300ZX. This was actually the base/entry level roof option, with the targa top being the premium choice. In the United States, the slicktop was only ever sold with the NA engine and slicktop cars were typically more basic in terms of equipment specification. Later in this article, I’ll explain why many people prefer this roof option.
- Targa top – This doesn’t need much introduction (as if you’ve found this article you are clearly aware that the 300ZX came with a targa top). The T-top roof was the more luxurious option, and in the US market it was the only way to get a twin turbo-powered 300ZX (in case you’re wondering if all 300ZX are turbo, no they are not). In the Japanese domestic market, and some other export markets, you could have the targa top with or without a factory turbo engine.
- Convertible – If you’ve read our日产300zx买家指南，那么您已经知道，像您在马自达Miata上发现的那样，有少量的300zxs建造了柔软的折叠式屋顶。可转换的300zxs确实很少见，这是唯一从未提供涡轮增压发动机（所有300zx敞篷车都是非涡轮增压）的车身风格，所有的都是两个座位 - 从来没有一个工厂2+2个可用的敞篷车）。敞篷300zx绝对是“左场”选择，由于提供了出色的驾驶动力，大多数发烧友都希望Slicktop或Targa。对于它的价值，我认为300zx车身也不适合可转换屋顶，但您的意见可能有所不同！
Targa Top还是Slicktop更好？
In some respects, this comes down to personal preference.
In the US market at least, some prefer the slicktop over the targa top (at least if they don’t mind about the lack of turbocharging) because being base spec cars the “slicks” have fewer complex components and have an inherently lighter weight. For example, if you want to build a stripped out track monster, then the slicktop will be the better choice.
On the other hand, the t-top option is the easier way into factory turbocharging, and also more luxurious features.
If you want the lightest, most structurally strong 300ZX possible, then you’ll want to buy a slicktop. However, if you are purchasing in the American market, then you’ll need to be happy with a naturally aspirated slicktop 300ZX if you go down this path OR you could look for an imported JDM-spec car, or possibly even look to turbocharge your NA slicktop. In fact, in doing research for my recent article on whether or not you can turbo a non turbo 300ZX, one of the more common reasons for this to be done – at least in the US market – is if you want a slick/hardtop 300ZX with a turbo engine.
Because of their relative rarity in the American market, slicktop 300ZXs can also command a premium over similarly specified t-top cars.
Personally, I’d still prefer a targa top over a slicktop 300ZX (even though living in NZ you can occasionally find hard top twin turbo cars) as I’d rather have the ability to take the roof panels out and enjoy the sunshine, and I’m not much of a “push it to the limits” kind of driver.
If you are a driving purist and have the choice between a slicktop or t-top NA 300ZX, then you’d want to take the slicktop.
Conclusion – Are All 300ZX Targa Top/T-Top?
No, not all 300ZXs come with a targa top. In fact, the targa top (aka “T-Top”) was a premium option in export markets like the United States, and the base model was the slicktop/hardtop.
在新西兰等市场上看到带有“ slicktop”/non-targa屋顶的JDM 300zxs更常见的是，我们在那里获得了许多二手日本进口量。这是因为在美国市场上，通常出售更多的高级型号/装饰，并带有T-Top屋顶。
What do you prefer? The targa top or the slicktop/hardtop? Maybe even the convertible! Let us know in the comment section below – it would be great to hear from you.
Make sure to check out our日产300zx买家指南有关这款传奇汽车的更多信息的模型历史记录。您会发现有关查找，检查和购买Nissan 300zx的所有知识。
