There's been a lot of talk about the Nissan 350Z for 2006. As a leading car in the coupe market the 350Z (and in this case specically the Track version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door 350Z is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Nissan as a brand in general.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the 350Z for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Nissan, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 350Z.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 350Z comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 350Z Track are 71.50 inches wide by 169.80 inches long. It sits 52.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,050 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,415. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 350Z is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The 350Z Track received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 19 in-city driving and 24 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model year was very successful for the Nissan 350Z. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Track version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Nissan 350Z, Track, United States market

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