Info on the 350Z?

Frank B · 11-25-2003, 04:15 AM

Does anyone know what the HP's are on the Nissan 350Z?
Also, has anyone noticed the similarity to this car and a 968 or am I clueless?
Why did Nissan make this car anyway? To compete with Porsche and Audi?.. or to compete with Honda and Toyota?
I'm not sure if I like this car or not...
One of my Friends is buying one, I tried to talk him into leasing a Boxter or an M3, but he's a wimp and won't go the extra mile with the Greenbacks, even though he's a single guy living in a condo who just dumped his Greek Girlfriend because she gave him an Ultimatum, "Marry me or we're through!",, so, I guess he's through, hahahaha....
Frank B

Cebu · 11-25-2003, 04:24 AM

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Nissan/Models/2003/Z/specifications.htm

ae1969 · 11-25-2003, 06:17 AM

Its a nice car.............. it just needs some naaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwzz

TheCooler · 11-25-2003, 06:34 AM

What it needs is a turbo.

Z-man · Z-man's Garage

Nissan 350Z specs:
3.5l V6
Bore x stroke: 95.5 x 81.4 mm
287hp @ 6200 rpm, 274 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
6 speed manual (5 speed auto optional)
wheelbase: 104.3 in
length: 169.6 in
width: 71.5 in
height: 51.9 in
track (f/r): 60.4 / 60.8 in.
Curb weight: 3290 lbs
tires: 225/45ZR-18 f, 245/45ZR-18 r
EPA City / highway: 20 / 26 mpg
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec (est)
1/4 mile: 14.3 sec (est)
MSRP: $26,269 (Standard) - $34,079 (Track)

Yummy!

-Z.

Dantilla · 11-25-2003, 07:24 AM

A guy on the 911 board sold his 911SC after buying a new Z. He just sold the Z and bought another SC. He couldn't stand the poor build quality.

Nabeel · 11-25-2003, 07:38 AM

Its a little overweight for my tastes, but a very sweet car nonetheless. It is faster than a base Boxster (although not as fun to drive), and has Japanese reliability. I love the styling also.

thamlin000 · thamlin000's Garage

www.zcar.com

The last real Z was made in 1978. All the later models are ZX's (including new 350Z) from my point of view. The "X" stands for "extra", as in extra weight.

Still, there is no better new sports car for under $30k.

MrPants · 11-25-2003, 11:17 AM

id rather have a camaro. basically the exact same thing except you get a bulletproof V8 instead of a v6. cheaper parts too

Frank B · 11-25-2003, 11:52 AM

How is it similar to a Camaro?.. that sounds pretty interesting.. elaborate please?

JH924S · 11-25-2003, 03:45 PM

my friend has one, very cool outside definetly balls fast (nice exhaust note)and can handle too, interior is small and hard to see out the back (like our cars arent) its def awesome for the money, and isnt it the new skyline in japan?if that says anything

APZak · 11-25-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by JH924S
my friend has one, very cool outside definetly balls fast (nice exhaust note)and can handle too, interior is small and hard to see out the back (like our cars arent) its def awesome for the money, and isnt it the new skyline in japan?if that says anything

close, the G35 is the skyline in japan. definetly nothing close to an R34, but its still nice i guess.

ronin · 11-25-2003, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by Frank B
has anyone noticed the similarity to this car and a 968... ?

nnnnnnn I don't think so!

rbt944 · 11-25-2003, 08:05 PM

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my friend has one, very cool outside definetly balls fast (nice exhaust note)

I heard one of those the other day, very nice sound!.
The style is nice. The only thing that I don't like is the door handles and the back blinkers.

Other than that, nice

MrPants · 11-25-2003, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by Frank B
How is it similar to a Camaro?.. that sounds pretty interesting.. elaborate please?

1993 camaro z28
275hp@5200 325T @2400
wheelbase: 101.1"
width: 74.1"
height: 51.3"
curb weight: 3300 lb

2003 350z
283 hp@6200 274@4800
wheelbase: 104.3"
width: 71.5"
height: 51.9"
curb weight: 3225 lb

ronin · 11-26-2003, 12:09 AM

one thing. torque. big difference!

this is why I wasn't impressed with the 350 when I first drove it. it's a nice car but I just wasn't convinced

emwporsche · 11-26-2003, 12:42 AM

It looks like a hippo if you look at it from the front.
The mirrors are the ears, ect.
I'm pretty sure it has more power than what was posted, because the 14.3 qt doesn't make sense w/ that much power and that weight.
(our cars do 14.4 weighing a little bit less, with a lot less power)

I want to test drive one of these some day.

ronin · 11-26-2003, 12:44 AM

that's actually a clever observation. the mirrors do resemble the tiny ears of a hippo somewhat!

emwporsche · 11-26-2003, 12:46 AM

Ronin
your driving me crazy!
making your rounds,
if I have to pop up this box one more time...

if you turbocharge these cars they are crazy fast.

ronin · 11-26-2003, 12:50 AM

nya nya nya nyaaah nyaaah