Z31info/general/lexicon
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<a href="#body-terms" class="toc-anchor">¶</a> Body Terms
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| Term | Explanation |
| 2+0 | 2-seater model |
| 2+2 | 4-seater model |
| GL | Middle-tier model |
| GLL | Top-tier model |
| SF | Base-tier model |
<a href="#special-editions" class="toc-anchor">¶</a> Special Editions
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| Term | Explanation |
| AE | 1984 50th Anniversary Edition |
| Spartan | Spartan II Phantom Coupe. A limited produced model by Spartan Classic Motors using a Z31 as base |
| SS | 1988 Shiro Special. "Shiro" (Japanese) translates to "White" (English) |
| Straman | Convertible professionally done by R. Straman Company |
<a href="#generations" class="toc-anchor">¶</a> Generations
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| Term | Explanation |
| Chuki | Middle (1986) model year |
| Kouki | Late (1987-1989) model years |
| Zenki | Early (1984-1985) model years |
<a href="#engines" class="toc-anchor">¶</a> Engines
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| Term | Explanation |
| RB | Less common engine family in Z31s as they came in JDM 200ZRs. Followed by 2 digits for displacement in deciliters. "D" for dual overhead cam (DOHC). "E" for multi-point fuel injection. "T" for turbo.
Ex: RB20DET is a 2.0L RB-family engine with multi-point fuel injection that has a DOHC and is turbocharged. |
| VG | Common engine family in Z31s. Followed by 2 digits for displacement in deciliters. "E" for multi-point fuel injection. "T" for turbo.
If a "D" is present, it is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) version common to Z32s and JDM 300ZRs. ie: VG30DE. |
| W-series | Late 1987.5 to 1989 VG30 engine series |
<a href="#other-common-terms" class="toc-anchor">¶</a> Other Common Terms
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| Term | Explanation |
| NA2T | Converted to turbo car |