
The 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring was introduced to compete in the coupe market. The Touring is a member of a series of five trim levels for the 350Z which include Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, 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 Infiniti.
Nissan 350Z Engine Specs
The 350Z 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.
For the 2004 350Z, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 20.00 gallons.
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.
Vehicle 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.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $26,470, with an invoice cost of $24,763. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
A powertrain warranty is provided (60,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Nissan 350Z. This is standard for the price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2004 350Z gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
Conclusion
The 2003 model began the promise of the Nissan 350Z. The 2004 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 Touring will continue to be a profitable vehicle.


No less than 5 of my friends have a 350Z. I can’t say more than two of them are happy with it…