2006 Nissan 350Z Convertible

Some excerpts from a review by Jim Flammang, Cars.com, August 19, 2005.

Only a handful of cars become legendary in their own time, and Nissan's original Z-car falls into that category. First seen in 1969 as the Datsun 240Z, the two-seat hatchback was the first Japanese-built sports car to sell strongly in the U.S. 

Nissan's modern-day 350Z coupe went on sale as a 2003 model. Like the original, the 350Z has rear-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine.  For 2006, the 3.5-liter V-6 in all 350Zs equipped with the six-speed-manual transmission is rated at 300.

The front bumper, headlights and grille have been updated, and LED brake lights are installed. A new vehicle-speed-sensitive steering system is used. 

The 350Z has a thoroughly modern design, but styling cues adapted from the original 240Z include a long-nose short-deck profile, a triangular cabin form and lines that extend from the arch-shaped roof to the hatchback opening.

The wheels were pushed toward the corners to emphasize nimbleness. For 2006, standard tires are 18 inches in diameter.

Three gauge pods are installed on the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and gauges move together as a unit.  Antilock brakes with brake assist are standard. Simply put, the 350Z is a sweet machine. Steering could hardly be more precise, confident and satisfying.

The 350Z maintains outstanding control and avoids overreaction, but the suspension is defiantly taut.  Maneuverability and stability are top-notch.  The V-6 yields plenty of response.

You can feel the engine as the revs build, so there's a tendency to either hold back on the gas or shift to a higher gear a little sooner than necessary.  The manual gearshift has short throws and a short lever, and it snicks masterfully and positively through the ratios. The clutch behaves in near-perfect unison. The exhaust sound is distinctive but appealing...There's lots more but, you get the picture, this is a really fine automobile.

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