The turbo versions of the 300ZX have Nissan's development of four wheel steering, called Super HICAS (high capacity actively controlled suspension). It senses speed, steering angle and change rate, braking status, gear changing status, and when appropriate, applies a tiny twitch (0.5 degree) of rear wheel counter-steer, then turns them in the same direction as the front wheels. The effect is rather like the rally drivers' technique of flicking the steering onto opposite lock before turning into a comer. Super HICAS is intended only to assist in high speed cornering stability, and does not operate at low speed to assist in parking.

As Super HICAS is effective mostly above 120 mph, it was considered not worthwhile to install this feature in the non turbo model.

Steering of the rear wheels is by means of a hydraulic actuator, electric in later models, 1994 onwards. The front-wheel steering is power-assisted, with a computer controlling the degree of assistance, depending on the cars speed.

Nissan have given their US-spec cars stiffer damping and quicker steering - 2.5 turns lock-to-lock than those intended for Europe- 2.7 turns lock-to-lock. According to the company's market research, those American drivers who buy sports cars value responsiveness above all else, while European buyers can make more use of high-speed stability.

Turning circle is a big 34.1 ft (2 seater turbo & non turbo), 35.4 ft (non turbo 2+2), 36.7 ft (turbo 2+2). These large turning circles are a real nuisance when in city driving and parking.