350Z
In the summer of 2003, the 350Z was finally released to wide acclaim. It used the 3.5-liter VQ35DE engine. This engine initially produced 287 bhp and 274 ft·lbf torque, but in 2005 was bumped up to an even 300 bhp and 260 ft·lbf. Prices started at $26,000 US, well below the $30,000 mark initially set. Coupled to either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, it is currently available only as a 2-seater hardtop and a convertible, introduced in 2004.
There are 5 trim packages available, featuring options such as Bose audio systems and leather seats, with the top-of-the-line trim being the Nismo limited edition. This included revised camshafts, a Nismo sport tune exhaust, custom RAYS Engineering 18-inch wheels, front and rear spoilers and rear diffuser, a Brembo braking system with four-piston front and two-piston rear calipers.
So far, there have been many special editions released in Japan, Europe, and the US, with the most notable being the 35th Anniversary Edition. Celebrating 35 years of the Z-car.
