Insight Into the Nissan 350Z for 2006
The restyled 350Z Grand Touring 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the 350Z Grand Touring 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 standard warranty period for the 350Z is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.
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 SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 350Z Grand Touring 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-green car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Nissan 350Z
The 2005 model began the promise of the Nissan 350Z. The 2006 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 Grand Touring will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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