In 2009 Nissan released the 350Z Enthusiast to the car-buying market. The 350Z came in three configurations: Touring, Grand Touring, and Enthusiast. The Enthusiast configuration is powered by the 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The 350Z competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

Performance

The restyled 350Z Enthusiast is equipped with a Nissan 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Jatco 5-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 2009 350Z’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.

350Z Enthusiast Statistics

The dimensions of the 350Z Enthusiast are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

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 an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 350Z gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In 2008 and 2009 the 350Z Enthusiast was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Nissan 350Z Enthusiast sold well in 2009. 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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