Nissan Marks 35th Anniversary of the Z:300 Horsepower V6 Announced for Special 2005
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Nissan Marks 35th Anniversary of the Z:300 Horsepower V6 Announced for Special 2005
Nissan Marks 35th Anniversary of the Z(r) In North America
300 Horsepower V6 Announced for Special 2005 35th Anniversary Model -
GARDENA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2004) - Nissan North America, Inc. this week marked the 35th anniversary of the debut of the original Datsun 240Z sports car by announcing details of the special Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary model.
The commemorative model, one of six 350Z Coupe models offered in 2005 (along with three 2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster models), is highlighted by a higher performance version of the Z(r)'s standard 3.5-liter V6. The engine, which is available only with the 6-speed manual transmission, produces 300 horsepower versus the standard 287-horsepower V6. The 35th Anniversary Z(r) makes its industry debut at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas on November 2nd, followed by its first public appearance at the Miami Auto Show in early November. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in January 2005.
"Surviving 35 years does not make a sports car a classic. But power, style and class leadership certainly does," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "This new 35th Anniversary represents the highest _expression so far of the Z(r) - and Nissan - and takes its place in a long line of extraordinary performance vehicles."
The 35th Anniversary Z(r)'s engine has been modified using revised pistons and camshaft and the addition of electronic exhaust valve timing control.
The same engine will also be available as standard equipment on the 2005 350Z Track model (6MT only), which also goes on sale in early 2005.
Other key 35th Anniversary Z(r) equipment (standard on both 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic equipped versions) includes unique 18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, Brembo(r) brakes and special Z(r) badging.
The 35th Anniversary Z(r) is offered in just three colors - Ultra Yellow, Super Black and Silverstone. The new Ultra Yellow exterior color utilizes a new high-luminance and high-chroma pearl pigment and three layers of top coat (with separate color pigment and pearl pigment layers) to create an almost "liquid" surface appearance.
The 35th Anniversary Z(r) also is available with unique, optional black-and-tan leather-appointed seats (except with the Ultra Yellow interior).
All 2005 350Z models, including the new 35th Anniversary model, receive a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), heated outside mirrors, wider view side mirrors and front seat lifter. Automatic transmission equipped models are now outfitted with downshift rev matching for smoother shifting, and manual transmission models now come with reduced clutch pedal effort for easier operation. The optional navigation system (available on 35th Anniversary and Touring models only) now has a faster system processor.
The 2005 350Z Coupe is available in six models - 350Z, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, Track MT and the 35th Anniversary. Standard features on all models include the 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, independent multi-link suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, strut tower bar, power windows, 3-bay gauge cluster, dual front air bags, available seat mounted side impact air bags and more.
The 2005 350Z Roadster is offered in Enthusiast, Touring and Grand Touring models. The Grand Touring, offered for the first time in 2005, includes standard Brembo brakes, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and 18-inch wheels and tires.
300 Horsepower V6 Announced for Special 2005 35th Anniversary Model -
GARDENA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2004) - Nissan North America, Inc. this week marked the 35th anniversary of the debut of the original Datsun 240Z sports car by announcing details of the special Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary model.
The commemorative model, one of six 350Z Coupe models offered in 2005 (along with three 2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster models), is highlighted by a higher performance version of the Z(r)'s standard 3.5-liter V6. The engine, which is available only with the 6-speed manual transmission, produces 300 horsepower versus the standard 287-horsepower V6. The 35th Anniversary Z(r) makes its industry debut at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas on November 2nd, followed by its first public appearance at the Miami Auto Show in early November. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in January 2005.
"Surviving 35 years does not make a sports car a classic. But power, style and class leadership certainly does," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "This new 35th Anniversary represents the highest _expression so far of the Z(r) - and Nissan - and takes its place in a long line of extraordinary performance vehicles."
The 35th Anniversary Z(r)'s engine has been modified using revised pistons and camshaft and the addition of electronic exhaust valve timing control.
The same engine will also be available as standard equipment on the 2005 350Z Track model (6MT only), which also goes on sale in early 2005.
Other key 35th Anniversary Z(r) equipment (standard on both 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic equipped versions) includes unique 18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, Brembo(r) brakes and special Z(r) badging.
The 35th Anniversary Z(r) is offered in just three colors - Ultra Yellow, Super Black and Silverstone. The new Ultra Yellow exterior color utilizes a new high-luminance and high-chroma pearl pigment and three layers of top coat (with separate color pigment and pearl pigment layers) to create an almost "liquid" surface appearance.
The 35th Anniversary Z(r) also is available with unique, optional black-and-tan leather-appointed seats (except with the Ultra Yellow interior).
All 2005 350Z models, including the new 35th Anniversary model, receive a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), heated outside mirrors, wider view side mirrors and front seat lifter. Automatic transmission equipped models are now outfitted with downshift rev matching for smoother shifting, and manual transmission models now come with reduced clutch pedal effort for easier operation. The optional navigation system (available on 35th Anniversary and Touring models only) now has a faster system processor.
The 2005 350Z Coupe is available in six models - 350Z, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, Track MT and the 35th Anniversary. Standard features on all models include the 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, independent multi-link suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, strut tower bar, power windows, 3-bay gauge cluster, dual front air bags, available seat mounted side impact air bags and more.
The 2005 350Z Roadster is offered in Enthusiast, Touring and Grand Touring models. The Grand Touring, offered for the first time in 2005, includes standard Brembo brakes, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and 18-inch wheels and tires.
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I saw a base model 2005 in Ultra Yellow. There's not that much pearl in it such that at certain angles and sunlight it looks like a flat color. Sort of mango. Nice color but if only it had more pearl to make it more electric.
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Originally Posted by TyrellCorpNexus8
Shinka model? Ooooohhhhhhh riiiiiiggggghhhhht, oh right I see now. Wait. I'm not sure I see.
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If you could merge the best attributes of both cars it'd be a perfect world--I like the 350Z-not sure if I'd pay the extra money for 13HP--you could pick that up with a decent intake/exhaust setup on the 3.5L. What would be interesting is if Nissan could drop the weight on the 350Z track model and go the Viper ACR or EVO RS route and have a real bare bones track car.
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Nissan Marks 35th Anniversary of the Z:300 Horsepower V6 Announced for Special 2005
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Yeah it starts at $36,660 for the 300HP 6-speed, $37,660 for the 287HP Automatic--too much. You really would have to consider the competition at this point extra money for a Corvette, used M3, a number of others or get at $28,000 base 350Z and put $8,000 into performance--that'll get you Forced INduction and then some.
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Originally Posted by crossbow
I would have rather they kept the same horsepower but dropped 500 lbs. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by MTLbroker
I wonder if it's cheaper for the manufacturer to bump up horsepower or put a car on a weight saving diet?
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Originally Posted by m477
Price = ??
If it's gonna cost even more than the 'Track' model ($35k), I think I would rather just get a Corvette.
If it's gonna cost even more than the 'Track' model ($35k), I think I would rather just get a Corvette.
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Originally Posted by Icemastr
Mazda could come out with a 25 anniversary RX-8 but uhh that would have been 2004 model year hehe.
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Originally Posted by picosrx8
Now if you can only get a Chevy dealer to knock 10k off the price! :D
Originally Posted by Icemastr
I like the shinka so all you n00bs STFU!!! Mazda could come out with a 25 anniversary RX-8 but uhh that would have been 2004 model year hehe.
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Originally Posted by m477
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I guess Mazda can release a 35th anniversary model in 2008 to commemorate 35 years of the 13B engine if they really wanted..... hopefully with more power.
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