A&Q about 350Z
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Nissan unveils the NISMO 350Z sports coupe fitted with racing and styling parts designed by Nissan’s famed motorsport arm.
The stunning NISMO 350Z sports coupe will debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show, which runs from February 9-19th at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Since its launch in 2002, the Nissan 350Z sports coupe has proved to be a formidable performance car, but with the addition of some serious NISMO S-tune accessories, it is transformed into a real head-turner.
A wolf in wolf’s clothing
The idea behind the showing of the car in Melbourne this week was to highlight the depth and breadth of the range of parts available for the Nissan 350Z. When Nissan Australia's managing director, Shinya Hannya, unveiled the vehicle at the Melbourne International Motor Show, he said, "the NISMO 350Z is a serious performance vehicle with great driving dynamics and drop dead good looks," concluding his speech with "all parts and accessories used to develop the NISMO 350Z are available through the national Nissan dealer network."
The standard front bumper is replaced by a deeper model with a low-lip spoiler colour-coded to the vehicle. An additional louvre in the bumper grille gives the NISMO 350Z an even wider and meaner look, while side skirts rectify irregular air stream around the tyres at high speeds. Their function is linked to the rear under-skirt, and along with the front lip spoiler, give the impression that the 350Z is literally glued to the road. But all of this wouldn't be complete without the high mounted rear spoiler that sits on top of the tailgate below the rear window.
Enhanced engineering To enhance driveability and on-road dynamics, the NISMO 350Z has gained NISMO's S-tune suspension with front and rear stabiliser kit, front and rear shock absorbers and springs.
The NISMO Weldina sports exhaust system fitted to the vehicle gives it a spine tingling note from the 10.7 cm wide, twin oval tailpipes.
To further improve handling and driveability, the NISMO 350Z also receives a high performance clutch and limited-slip differential.
Five spoke lightweight alloy wheels, 19" x 8.5J at the front and 19" x 9.5J at the rear are matched with 245/35ZR19 and 275/35ZR19 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 tyres.
Inside, the NISMO theme continues, with signature kick plates, floormats, gauges and a titanium gear knob adding to the Z's cabin appeal. A pair of NISMO sports seats, even more hip-hugging than the originals, ensure the driver and passenger are well catered for.
The official Japanese NISMO web site is unfortunately only available in Japanese but a quick look around indicates a thriving marketplace, indeed culture, in Japan, where performance parts for the 350Z can be purchased over the counter to create roadgoing 350 bhp works-replica versions of the company's official carbon-fiber 350Z-based race cars. -Gizmag.com
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Looks pretty good.. reminds me a bit of a Porsche. If they could just replace the Celica-like hood with a smooth one, it would be even more so.
Any engine changes?
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i love the 350z
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