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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