With the launch of the coupe end of 2003 launched the Nissan 350Z series. Since March 2005 there is also the 350Z Roadster. Both models have been slightly revised for the 2006 model year. The changes include subtle retouching on the outer skin, an upgraded interior, and for the first time, an optional DVD navigation system. In addition, the power was increased by 21 to 301 hp.
Stronger And Faster
The 21 additional horsepower thanks to the 3.5-liter V6 engine of Nissan 350z 2006 in the condensed and expanded radius intake manifolds and a new air filter. The piston rings have, according to Nissan also has a higher tensile strength, while the crankshaft and the connecting rods have been optimized in weight. Also, the timing chain and the oil pump are adapted to the higher power. In addition to the performance boost the speed limit was raised to 7,000 instead of the previous 6,600 tours. At the same time the maximum torque decreased from 363 to 353 Newton meters. Acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in the 350Z coupe now in 5.8 seconds (Roadster: 6.3) - making it one tenth of a second faster than before. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km further / h.
Lights modernized
The modifications to the exterior in Nissan 350z 2006 are rather marginal. The front end is itself rather than the previous three cross bars and side reflectors modified somewhat aggressive thanks to a redesigned bumper, a grill with two. Striking are still the new bi-xenon lights in the otherwise unchanged headlight units. In the rear lights also come unchanged per page 42 LEDs now used.
Interior Upgraded
Softer materials are intended to increase the quality impression in the interior. There are also new door panels, new fabric upholstery for the seats of the standard version. Redesigned was also the center console of the 350Z: The switch for seat heating and hazard lights were moved to the area around the shift lever. The stick shift even got a frame of aluminum from the same material and the contact surfaces of the three knobs for the climate control system. It also have spacious door pockets including illuminated cup holders at the front end and an additional storage compartment between the seats complement the changes in the interior. For the first time for the Nissan Z-Series the company offers an optional DVD navigation system with seven-inch large color monitor. It makes for a lot of attention as the traffic lights. Maybe its the magnificent six-cylinder sound that ensures the conspicuous presence. So beguiling the competition may be - one of the greatest temptations in the sports car league comes from Asia and is called still Nissan 350Z.
Chassis
The chassis can top the better qualities of the engine even more. The weight distribution (53:47 percent) appears close to the ideal state. The turn-in of the 350Z 2006 has mixed tires (225 mm front, 245 rears) magnificently. The steering allows a precise sense what is taking place among the four tires of the rear-wheel drive. Springs and dampers are tuned tight and dynamic.