Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 One-Year Test Verdict: 2003 Nissan 350Z
| 2003 Nissan 350Z Track | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, rwd | | Engine type | 60* V-6, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, alum block, alum heads | | Displacement, ci/cc | 213.5 / 3498 | | Max horsepower | sae net 287 @ 6200 rpm | | Max torque sae net, lb-ft | 274 @ 4800 rpm | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | | Suspension, front; rear | Multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, f;r | 12.8-in vented disc; 12.7-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 18x8.0; 18x8.5,forged alum | | Tires, f;r | 225/45R18 91W; 245/45R18 96W Bridgestone Potenza RE040 | | Traction/stability control | Yes/yes | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase, in | 104.3 | | Length, in | 169.6 | | Width, in | 71.5 | | Height, in | 51.9 | | Curb weight, lb | 3225 (mfr) | | Seating capacity | 2 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 6.8 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 20.0 | | Test Data | | 0-60 mph, sec | 5.5 | | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 14.0 @ 101.2 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 116 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 69.7 | | 200-ft skidpad, lateral g | 0.86 | | Total mileage | 17,287 | | Avg test mpg | 18.9 | | Problem areas | Premature tire wear, loose backing plates (brakes) | | Maintenance cost | $93 | | Normal wear cost | $0 | | Consumer Info | | Base price (incl dest) | $34,619 | | Price as tested | $34,688 | | Current value, wlsl/rtail* | $24,980 / $32,850 | | Airbags | Dual front | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 20/26 | | Range, city/hwy, miles | 400/520 | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | None | | Recalls | Replace crank position sensor *According to IntelliChoice | ... >>next page
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