A lot has been said about the Nissan 350Z for 2008. As Nissan's entry in the coupe market the 350Z (and in this case specically the Touring version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 350Z is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Nissan as a brand in general.

Performance

The 350Z Touring is equipped with a Nissan 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 5-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 fuel system for the 2008 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.

350Z Touring Statistics

The dimensions of the 350Z Touring are 71.50 inches wide by 169.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 52.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the 350Z is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,510 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 350Z gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In 2007 and 2008 the 350Z Touring was availble in the exterior colors of Carbon Silver Metallic, Magnetic Black, Nogaro Red Metallic, Pikes Peak White, San Marino Blue, and Silver Alloy Metallic. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Nissan 350Z Touring sold well in 2008. 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, Touring, United States market

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