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It is common to find buyers of the Nissan 350Z enthusiastic about their purchase. The 350Z has been one of the premier vehicles of the Nissan line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Nissan 350Z falls into the convertible for the family category. The 350Z inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Nissans year after year

Nissan 350Z Engine Specs

The restyled 350Z Touring is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Nissan six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

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 2005 350Z’s exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 20.00 gallons.

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.

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 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 exceptional.

In 2004 and 2005 the 350Z Touring was availble in the exterior colors of Silverstone Metallic, Super Black, and Ultra Yellow Metallic. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Nissan 350Z

The 2005 model year was telling year for the Nissan 350Z. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Touring version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.