2007 Nissan 350Z Review (continued)
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Summary

The Nissan 350Z offers visceral sports car performance at an attainable price. Its rear-wheel-drive chassis is rigid, and the suspension and tires are up for the challenge of hard cornering. The new V6 engine delivers good torque at reasonably low revs, as well as 306 horsepower with a thrilling 7500 rpm redline. The six-speed manual gearbox is racier than the five-speed automatic, so we recommend the Grand Touring models with the six-speed, because you'll probably be driving it hard, and the GTs have better brakes. But either way you get the style and the engine. The interior is the weakest link, but you can get comfortable with a little time spent living with it.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from central California; Tom Lankard and Mitch McCullough contributed to this report.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Nissan 350Z 6MT ($27,900); Enthusiast 6MT ($29,600); Enthusiast AT ($30,600); Touring 6MT ($32,700); Touring AT ($33,200); Grand Touring 6MT (36,100); Grand Touring AT ($37,100); Roadster Enthusiast 6MT ($35,550); Roadster Enthusiast AT ($365050); Roadster Touring 6MT ($37,900); Roadster Touring AT ($38,900); Roadster Grand Touring 6MT ($40,250); Roadster Grand Touring AT ($41,250)
Engines:	3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Transmissions:	6-speed manual
Saftey 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; side-impact airbags (Roadster); Vehicle Dynamic Control (most models)
Saftey Equipment (optional):	Vehicle Dynamic Control; seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Tochigi, Japan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Nissan 350Z Roadster Grand Touring 6MT ($40,250)
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
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Carpeted floor mats ($90); Convenience Net ($50); aluminum kick plates ($110); carpeted trunk mat ($70)
Destination Charge:	615
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	41185
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	306 @ 6800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	268 @ 4800
Transmission:	6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/26
Wheelbase:	104.3
Length/width/height:	169.8/71.5/52.5
Track, f/r:	60.5/60.6
Turning circle:	35.4
Seating capacity:	2
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.2/53.2/42.6
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:
Cargo volume:	4.1
Payload:
Towing capacity:	not recommended
Suspension, f:	independent 3-link, coil springs, dual-piston gas shocks, stabilizer bar and strut bar
Suspension, r:	independent 4-link, coil springs, dual-piston gas shocks, stabilizer bar
Ground clearance:	4.7
Curb weight:	3602
Tires:	260/40WR18 / 265/35WR19
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	20.0