Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z (Z33)
Nissan 350Z (Z33)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Fairlady Z;
Production	July 2002 – 2008 (Coupe); 2003–2007 (Roadster);
Assembly	Japan: Oppama (2002–2003); Japan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi (2003–2008);
Designer	Ajay Panchal at Nissan Design America (2000)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door hatchback coupé; 2-door roadster;
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Related	Infiniti G35; Nissan Skyline (V35);
Powertrain
Engine	3.5 L VQ35DE V6; 3.5 L VQ35HR V6;
Transmission	6-speed FS6R31A manual; 5-speed RE5R05A automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,649 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,303 mm (169.4 in) (2003–2005); 4,314 mm (169.8 in) (2006–2008);
Width	1,816 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,318 mm (51.9 in) (2003–2005 Hatch); 1,328 mm (52.3 in) (2003–2005 Roadster); 1,324 mm (52.1 in) (2006–2008 Hatch); 1,334 mm (52.5 in) (2006–2008 Roadster);
Curb weight	3,117.4–3,602 lb (1,414.0–1,633.8 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan 300ZX (Z32)
Successor	Nissan 370Z (Z34)

The Nissan 350Z (known as Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) in Japan) is a two-door, two-seater sports car that was manufactured by Nissan Motor Corporation from 2002 until 2009 and marks the fifth generation of Nissan's Z-car line. The 350Z entered production in 2002 and was sold and marketed as a 2003 model from August 2002. The first year there was only a coupe, as the roadster did not debut until the following year. Initially, the coupe came in Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring and Track versions, while the Roadster was limited to Enthusiast and Touring trim levels. The Track trim came with lightweight wheels and Brembo brakes, but its suspension tuning was the same as all other coupes. The Nissan 350Z was succeeded by the 370Z for the 2009 model year.