January 25th, 2009 | 
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The 2005 350Z is an important vehicle to Nissan for the convertible market segment. The Grand Touring is a member of a series of seven trim levels for the 350Z which include 35th Anniversary Edition, Grand Touring, Base, Enthusiast, Performance, and Track. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Nissan. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
2005 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring Specs
The 350Z Grand Touring is equipped with a Nissan 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Nissan 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Nissan.
The 350Z uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2005 350Z is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
Statistics
The 350Z is 169.40 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 51.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,100 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,010. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 350Z Grand Touring received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
In 2004 and 2005 the 350Z Grand Touring was availble in the exterior colors of Silverstone Metallic, Super Black, and Ultra Yellow Metallic.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Nissan 350Z Grand Touring sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Nissan, specifically a 350Z.
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