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A top notch GT gets better.
2006 350Z Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan 350Z is the car for drivers who want serious sports car performance in a GT body without shelling out the big bucks. Its rear-wheel-drive chassis is rigid, and its suspension is taut for excellent handling. The V6 delivers lots of torque for strong acceleration performance. Whether you opt for the six-speed manual gearbox or the five-speed automatic, there are no dogs in the lineup. The interior is the weakest link, but you can get comfortable with a little time spent living with it.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Sacramento, California; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Nissan 350Z 6MT ($27,650); Enthusiast 6MT ($29,350); Enthusiast AT ($30,350); Touring 6MT ($32,450); Touring AT ($32,950); Track 6MT ($34,550); Grand Touring 6MT (35,850); Grand Touring AT ($36,850); Roadster Enthusiast 6MT ($35,050); Roadster Enthusiast AT ($36,050); Roadster Touring 6MT ($37,650); Roadster Touring AT ($38,650); Roadster Grand Touring 6MT ($40,000); Roadster Grand Touring AT ($41,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage, frontal airbags; seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters; passenger side child safety seat tether anchor; ABS with EBD and brake assist; tire pressure monitor system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Dynamic Control and traction control; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tochigi, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-NISSAN-1 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanUSA.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27650 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring 6MT ($37,650) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic temperature control; 4-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat; power windows, mirrors and keyless-remote, central locking; 240-watt, AM/FM/CD/MP3 RDS Bose stereo with six-disc, in-dash changer, 6 speakers plus subwoofer and Bose AudioPilot noise compensation; tilt steering with integrated gauge cluster; cruise control; HomeLink universal transceiver; switchable, auto-dimming rearview mirror; trip computer; oil pressure gauge; voltmeter; cross-drilled aluminum pedals; dual-illuminated visor vanity mirrors; leather-appointed steering wheel, shift knob and heated seats; vehicle security system; vehicle immobilizer; bi-xenon, HID headlamps; seal-tight windows |
| Destination Charge | 605 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-impact airbags ($250) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 38845 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 260 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/25 |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 169.8/71.5/52.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/53.2/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 4.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | not recommended |
| Front Suspension | independent 3-link, coil springs, dual-piston gas shocks, stabilizer bar and strut bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent 4-link, coil springs, dual-piston gas shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 |
| Curb Weight | 3600 |
| Stock Tires | P225/45R18 / P245/45R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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