The restyled 350Z Enthusiast is equipped with a Nissan 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Nissan 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Nissan.

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

350Z Enthusiast Statistics

The 350Z is 169.40 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 51.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the 350Z is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $36,100, with an invoice cost of $33,010. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

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

The 350Z Enthusiast received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2004 model began the promise of the Nissan 350Z. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Nissan hopes that the 350Z Enthusiast will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Enthusiast, Nissan 350Z, United States market

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