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350Z (Z33) BaseSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reason is MSRP (+33%).
Spec Nissan 350Z (Z33) Base Nissan 350Z (Z33) Nismo Difference
Model Years 2003–2008 2003–2008
Release Date — —
Body Style coupe coupe
Configuration V6 V6
Displacement 3.5L (213 ci) 3.5L (213 ci)
Engine Code VQ35DE VQ35HR
Crank cross-plane cross-plane
Aspiration naturally aspirated naturally aspirated
Fuel gasoline gasoline
Redline 6,600 rpm 7,500 rpm +13.6%
Power 287 hp @ 6,200 rpm 306 hp @ 6,800 rpm +6.6%
Torque 268 ft·lbs @ 4,800 rpm 268 ft·lbs @ 4,800 rpm
Compression 10.3:1 10.6:1 +2.9%
Bore × Stroke 95.5 × 81.4 mm 95.5 × 81.4 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Transmission manual 6-speed manual 6-speed
Curb Weight 3,241 lbs 3,298 lbs +1.8%
Power-to-Weight 195 hp/ton 205 hp/ton +4.8%
0–100 km/h 5.4s 5.2s -3.7%
Top Speed 155 mph 155 mph
MSRP $27,800 $37,050 +33.3%
Fuel Economy 17 / 24 / 20 mpg 17 / 24 / 20 mpg