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The 2006 350Z is an important vehicle to Nissan for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of five trim levels for the 350Z which include Base, Enthusiast, Grand 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 Lexus.

2006 Nissan 350Z Base Specs

The restyled 350Z Base is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 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.

For the 2006 350Z, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 20.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 350Z Base 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 listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $35,050, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,415. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-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 Base 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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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