2006 Nissan 350Z Overview

Introduction

The Nissan 350Z is fast, it's fun, it's pure sports car. And, again like the original Z, it's affordable, or at least attainable.

Eight variants of the 350Z are available: five Coupes and three Roadsters. All come equipped with one of two versions of the same 3.5-liter V6 engine, and all but two come with a choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic. All six-speed manual transmission models get the 300-horsepower engine. Automatics come with the 287-hp version. Standard features include 18 inch wheels; all non-Brembo brake-equipped models get larger rotors; bi-Xenon HID headlights and LED taillights.

For 2006, the Nissan 350Z adds the more powerful V6 to all models with the manual transmission. Other functional upgrades include larger wheels, more responsive power steering, better brakes, improved lighting and added audio features.

Like the original Datsun 240Z, the Nissan 350Z is fast, it's fun, it's affordable, and it's pure sports car.

The Nissan 350Z has eight variants available: five Coupes and three Roadsters. All come equipped with the new 306-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, and all but two come with a choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic. Safety gear on all models includes dual-stage front airbags, with seat-mounted side airbags on the Roadster Touring and Grand Touring. Antilock brakes with Electronic Brake-force distribution and brake assist and traction control are standard. So is a tire pressure monitoring system.

For 2007, the Nissan 350Z receives a new V-6 engine.

The Nissan 350Z has eight variants available: five coupes and three roadsters. All come standard with the new 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6, and a six-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic is available on all models except for two trims on the coupe. Safety features on all models includes dual-stage front airbags, with seat-mounted side airbags on all of the roadsters and the Nismo trim on the coupe. A tire pressure monitoring system, antilock brakes with Electronic Brake-force distribution and brake assist are standard on all models. Traction control is standard on all models except the base trim coupe.

For 2008, the Nissan 350Z receives a new color option and satellite radio is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring trims on the coupe.

The Nissan 350Z roadster has three trims available: the Enthusiast, the Touring and the Grand Touring. All come standard with the new 306-hp 3.5-liter V6, and a six-speed manual transmission. An optional five-speed automatic is available on all models. Safety features includes dual-stage front airbags, with supplemental seat-mounted side airbags. A tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force distribution and brake assist are standard on all models. Traction control is standard on all models, but the Grand Touring trim also receives electronic stability as standard equipment.

For 2009, the Nissan 350Z roadster is a carryover of the 2008.