Auto Car | 2005 Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Z | 2005 marks the 35th anniversary of the Z car, and Nissan is ready to celebrate its big milestone with a commemorative 350Z. This unique Z uses a higher-performance version of the 350Z's standard 3.5-liter V6 engine which puts out an impressive 300 horsepower compared to 287 ponies from the standard V6. Power is increased by piston and camshaft revisions, along with electronic exhaust valve timing control. The only transmission offering for the new engine is a six-speed manual gearbox.
Additional 35th Anniversary distinguishers include special 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels, front and rear spoilers, Brembo brakes and 35th Anniversary badging. The anniversary edition coupe comes in just three colors — Ultra Yellow, Super Black and Silverstone. Black and silver car buyers can opt for new black-and-tan leather-trimmed seats.
With six 350Z models to choose from in 2005, the 35th Anniversary edition will help set you apart from the ever-expanding Z following. Choose the car in Ultra Yellow, and the liquidy luminescence of show paint topped with three coats of clear-coat are bound to attract even the most jaded Z-lover's eye. — Kelly Toepke.
It is top dog among Z-cars, with more power, more equipment, brighter colors, and a heftier price. At $36,660, it's quite a stretch from the entry-level 350Z, which is just $27,060 out the door. That's nearly 10 grand more for essentially the same car, but the anniversary model does have some compelling reasons for a buyer to drag out the extra dough. One is the 300-hp engine found only in the anniversary and 2005 Track models. That's a healthy bump up from the base 350Z's 287 horsepower, even if it is accompanied by a reduction in peak torque—14 pound-feet—to 260.
Big deal. The 3.5-liter VQ V-6 has always had so much grunt that drivers of manual versions often burn the clutches by overslipping them when pulling away. There's still so much torque available in the anniversary car that sixth gear is ample for most highway passing maneuvers. Everyday driving can be accomplished using the venerable old-fart technique of shifting from first to third to fifth. And with that in mind, we'll happily trade a little torque for some extra horsepower and the extended rev range that comes with it. (This tach redlines at 7000 rpm instead of the 6600 rpm of the base model.)
The power increase was achieved through changes to the camshaft profiles, adoption of stronger valve springs as well as variable exhaust-valve timing, and installation of upgraded pistons, rods, and crank pulley. It doesn't sound like much, but the extra 400 rpm gives you a longer stretch in gears on tight and twisty roads and makes short tracks a bit easier to negotiate.
Unique 18-inch alloy wheels of an exceedingly pleasing design adorn the fender wells of this car, and through them you can clearly see the big Brembo calipers and rotors that share space with them. There's a unique chin spoiler, but if it's any different from the usual 350Z fare, it was too subtle for our Ultra Yellow-blinded eyes to detect. However, after donning Ray-Bans, we did notice the exclusive badging just ahead of the doors.
Like all 2005 350Zs, the 35th Anniversary Edition (we wish the name were shorter) features a tire-pressure-monitoring system, heated wider-view side mirrors, and a seat-cushion height adjustment. The optional navigation system now has a faster processor for 2005. You can also get a trick two-tone black-and-tan leather seat, but not with the Ultra Yellow paint. Show some restraint, you shameless extrovert. Even in a 300-hp, bright-yellow chick magnet you need to leave something to the imagination.
Source : www.insideline.com
Additional 35th Anniversary distinguishers include special 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels, front and rear spoilers, Brembo brakes and 35th Anniversary badging. The anniversary edition coupe comes in just three colors — Ultra Yellow, Super Black and Silverstone. Black and silver car buyers can opt for new black-and-tan leather-trimmed seats.
With six 350Z models to choose from in 2005, the 35th Anniversary edition will help set you apart from the ever-expanding Z following. Choose the car in Ultra Yellow, and the liquidy luminescence of show paint topped with three coats of clear-coat are bound to attract even the most jaded Z-lover's eye. — Kelly Toepke.
It is top dog among Z-cars, with more power, more equipment, brighter colors, and a heftier price. At $36,660, it's quite a stretch from the entry-level 350Z, which is just $27,060 out the door. That's nearly 10 grand more for essentially the same car, but the anniversary model does have some compelling reasons for a buyer to drag out the extra dough. One is the 300-hp engine found only in the anniversary and 2005 Track models. That's a healthy bump up from the base 350Z's 287 horsepower, even if it is accompanied by a reduction in peak torque—14 pound-feet—to 260.
Big deal. The 3.5-liter VQ V-6 has always had so much grunt that drivers of manual versions often burn the clutches by overslipping them when pulling away. There's still so much torque available in the anniversary car that sixth gear is ample for most highway passing maneuvers. Everyday driving can be accomplished using the venerable old-fart technique of shifting from first to third to fifth. And with that in mind, we'll happily trade a little torque for some extra horsepower and the extended rev range that comes with it. (This tach redlines at 7000 rpm instead of the 6600 rpm of the base model.)
The power increase was achieved through changes to the camshaft profiles, adoption of stronger valve springs as well as variable exhaust-valve timing, and installation of upgraded pistons, rods, and crank pulley. It doesn't sound like much, but the extra 400 rpm gives you a longer stretch in gears on tight and twisty roads and makes short tracks a bit easier to negotiate.
Unique 18-inch alloy wheels of an exceedingly pleasing design adorn the fender wells of this car, and through them you can clearly see the big Brembo calipers and rotors that share space with them. There's a unique chin spoiler, but if it's any different from the usual 350Z fare, it was too subtle for our Ultra Yellow-blinded eyes to detect. However, after donning Ray-Bans, we did notice the exclusive badging just ahead of the doors.
Like all 2005 350Zs, the 35th Anniversary Edition (we wish the name were shorter) features a tire-pressure-monitoring system, heated wider-view side mirrors, and a seat-cushion height adjustment. The optional navigation system now has a faster processor for 2005. You can also get a trick two-tone black-and-tan leather seat, but not with the Ultra Yellow paint. Show some restraint, you shameless extrovert. Even in a 300-hp, bright-yellow chick magnet you need to leave something to the imagination.
Source : www.insideline.com
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