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Several things can be said about the Nissan 350Z series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2006 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Specs

The 350Z Enthusiast 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 350Z comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The 2006 350Z’s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 20.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 350Z Enthusiast are 71.50 inches wide by 169.80 inches long. It sits 52.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,050 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,415. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 2006 350Z gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

In 2005 and 2006 the 350Z Enthusiast was availble in the exterior colors of Daytona Blue Metallic, Interlagos Fire, Interlagos Fire with Black Soft Top, LE Mans Sunset Metallic, LE Mans Sunset Metallic with Black Soft Top, Magnetic Black, Magnetic Black with Black Soft Top, Redline, Redline with Black Soft Top, Silver Alloy Metallic, Silver Alloy Metallic with Black Soft Top, Silverstone Metallic, and Silverstone Metallic with Black Soft Top. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

The 2005 model began the promise of the Nissan 350Z. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Nissan hopes that the 350Z Enthusiast will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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