A high point in the coupe market is the Nissan 350Z. In 2004 Nissan rolled out an upgraded version of the 350Z with five versions: Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, and Track. Sales for the 350Z, especially the 350Z Performance, were brisk during 2004 and 2005. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Under the Hood

Nissan 350Z Engine Specs: The 350Z Performance comes outfitted with a 3.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Nissan, is mated to a six-speed transmission by Nissan. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Nissan.

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

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 listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $26,470, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,763. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2004 350Z's exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 20.00 gallons.

The 2004 350Z gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Nissan 350Z

There are several reasons why the Nissan 350Z Performance sold well in 2004. 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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