2003 Nissan 350Z Specifications

Mechanical

Engine
Name	VQ35DE
Cam Design	DOHC
Orientation	Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration	V6 w/ Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) & Molybdenum coated pistons
Block / Head Composition	Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters)	3.5L
Horsepower	287 @ 6,200 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)	274 @ 4,800 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm)	95.5 & 81.4
Compression Ratio (:1)	10.3
Maximum Engine Speed	6,600 RPM
Induction System	Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain	4-valves-per-cylinder
Engine Cover	Standard
Engine Mounts (3 mounts per vehicle)	2 liquid filled; 1 rubber
Recommended Fuel	Premium unleaded
Emissions System	Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way catalyst
Emission Certification Level	LEV
Exhaust	Dual (single each side)

Electrical
Ignition System	Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
Starter	1.4KW Reduction
Alternator	110 Amp.
Battery	12 Volt

Transmission and Drive System
Drive configuration	Mid-mounted front-engine / rear wheel drive
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 5-speed auto w/ manual mode	Standard (Base, Enth, Touring 6MT, Track) Standard (Touring 5AT) Optional (Enth)
Gear Ratio 1^st 2^nd 3^rd 4^th 5^th 6^th Reverse	M/T A/T 3.794 3.540 2.324 2.264 1.624 1.472 1.271 1.000 1.000 0.834 0.794 N/A 3.446 2.370
Final Drive Ratio	3.538 3.357
Drive Shaft	Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
Viscous-Limited Slip Differential	Standard on all models but Base
Vehicle Dynamic Control	Standard on Perf, Touring 6MT and Track models

Brakes
Standard (Standard on all except Track)	.
Front	.
Type	Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	11.65" x .95"
Rear	.
Type	Vented Disc, single caliper piston
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	11.50" x .63"
Brembo (Standard on Track)	..
Front
Type	Vented Disc, 4 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	12.76" x 1.18"
Rear
Type	Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	12.68" x .87"
Brake Assist	Standard
Brake Control	Power-assisted (vacuum)
ABS	Standard
Number of Wheels	4
Number of Channels	4
Number of Sensors	4
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)	Standard
Parking Brake	Hand operated along left side of center console

Steering
Type	Engine speed sensitive power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted	Standard
Overall Ratio	15.9
Turns (lock to lock)	2.6
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)	35.33
Turning Diameter (wall to wall, in feet)	37.27
Steering Wheel Tilt Telescopic	3-spoke design w/ air bag Manual N/A

Suspension
Front	Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Front Strut Tower Bar	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard
Rear	Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Integrated Strut Tower Brace	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard

Body / Chassis
Type	Unibody
Materials (primary)	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Hood	Aluminum
Rear Hatch	Steel

Exterior

Wheels & Tires	Base	Enth.	Perf.	Track	Touring 5AT	Touring 6MT
Wheels
Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) FR: 17"x7.5" RR: 17"x8"	S	S	N/A	N/A	S	N/A
Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR 18"x7.5" RR: 18"x8"	N/A	N/A	S	N/A	N/A	S
Super light Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR: 18"x8" RR: 18"x8.5"	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	N/A	N/A
Tires
Bridgestone Summer tires - Front 225/50R17 94W, Rear 235/50R17 96W	S	S	N/A	N/A	S	N/A
Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 Summer Tire — Front 225/45R18 91W, Rear 245/45R18 96W	N/A	N/A	S	S	N/A	S
Spare Tire
Temporary (steel) Non-Brembo equipped models	S	S	S	N/A	S	S
Temporary (steel) Brembo equipped Track Package	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	N/A	N/A
Location	Trunk

Lights
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps	S	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Flush mounted, Low: xenon HID, Hi: Halogen	N/A	S	S	S	S	S

Interior

Seating	Base	Enth.	Perf.	Track	Touring 5AT	Touring 6MT
Capacity	2-seater
Sport Seat Cloth	S	S	S	S	N/A	N/A
Leather	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
Type	Bucket
Heated Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
Driver Seat Cloth — 6-way manual	S	S	S	S	N/A	N/A
Driver Seat Leather — 4-way power, 2-way manual	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
Passenger Seat Cloth — 4-way manual	S	S	S	S	N/A	N/A
Passenger Seat Leather — 2-way power	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
Memory System	N/A
Passenger seat back fold down function	S
Seat back pocket (passenger seat)	S

Audio	.
Head unit and speakers	.
160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers (w/ digital clock)	S	S	S	S	N/A	N/A
240W Bose® audio with cassette/6CD in-dash/AM/FM/CD changer control (w/ digital clock)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
Radio Data System (RDS), Bose only	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
Bose AudioPilot™ noise-compensation, Bose only	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	S	S
DVD navigation system	N/A	N/A	O	O	O	O

Instrumentation
Meters/Gauges Speedometer Tachometer Coolant temperature Fuel level LCD dual trip odometer	Standard
3-Bay Gauges Drive computer Tire pressure monitor (Perf, Track, Tour 6MT) Oil pressure gauge Voltmeter Oil temperature	Standard
Indicators
Clock	Standard
M/T shift up timing indicator (light)	When equipped with 6MT
A/T indicator	When equipped with 5AT
Cruise Control	N/A with Base model
Overdrive off	N/A
TCS off	Enth, Tour 5AT
VDC off	Perf, Track, Tour 6MT

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems
Air bags (SRS)
Driver (dual stage with seat belt sensors)	Standard
Passenger (dual stage with seat belt sensors)	Standard
SRS side & curtain air bags, driver/passenger	Optional
Outboard seat belts, front	3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
Seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters	Standard
Tether anchorage	Standard
Power window lockout button	Standard

Passive Safety

Front crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Rear crumple zones

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system AT

Clutch interlock system MT

Security

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

Vehicle security system

Immobilizer

Dimensions

Weights	Base	Enth	Perf	Track	Tour 5AT	Tour 6MT
Curb (pounds)
MT	3,188	3,197	3,217	3,225	-	3,247
AT	-	3,210	-	-	3,239	-
Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear	53/47
GVWR	3815