The 2005 350Z is an important vehicle to Nissan for the coupe market segment. The Performance is a member of a series of seven trim levels for the 350Z which include 35th Anniversary Edition, Grand Touring, Base, Enthusiast, Performance, and Track. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Nissan. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

The 350Z Performance is equipped with a Nissan 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to 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.

The 2005 350Z's traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 20.00 gallons.

350Z Performance 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The 2005 350Z gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

In 2004 and 2005 the 350Z Performance was availble in the exterior colors of Silverstone Metallic, Super Black, and Ultra Yellow Metallic.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Nissan 350Z Performance sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Nissan, specifically a 350Z.

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

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