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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.


Ex: VG30ET is a 3.0L VG-family engine with multi-point fuel injection that is turbocharged.


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