2003-2009 Nissan 350 Z Spec Timeline (Part 1)
2003 Nissan 350Z specs posted here. We will be posting each model year daily, starting today and continuing Monday. If only new models came out as quick…
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MSRP
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$26,370 – $26,370 | $28,350 – $28,350 | $30,530 – $30,530 | $31,690 – $31,690 | $34,180 – $34,180 |
| Invoice | $24,663 – $24,663 | $26,219 – $26,219 | $28,235 – $28,235 | $29,308 – $29,308 | $31,254 – $31,254 |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP |
| Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD | Standard: | 6-spd man w/OD | Standard: | 6-spd man w/OD |
| 6-spd man w/OD | 5-spd tip auto w/OD | ||||
| Available: | Available: | ||||
| 5-spd tip auto w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | ||||
| Fuel Economy City | 20.0 mpg | 20.0 mpg | 20.0 mpg | 19.0 mpg | 20.0 mpg |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 26.0 mpg | 26.0 mpg | 26.0 mpg | 26.0 mpg | 26.0 mpg |
| Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
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Powertrain
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP | 3.5L V-6 287 HP |
| Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD | Standard: | 6-spd man w/OD | Standard: | 6-spd man w/OD |
| 6-spd man w/OD | 5-spd tip auto w/OD | ||||
| Available: | Available: | ||||
| 5-spd tip auto w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | ||||
| Alternator | 110 amp | 110 amp | 110 amp | 110 amp | 110 amp |
| Battery | with run down protection | with run down protection | with run down protection | with run down protection | with run down protection |
| Axle Ratio | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.36 | 3.54 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded | premium unleaded | premium unleaded | premium unleaded | premium unleaded |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Exhaust | dual stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish | dual stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish | dual stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish | dual stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish | dual stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish |
| Drive Type | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel |
| Limited Slip Differential | N/A | viscous | viscous | viscous | viscous |
| Traction Control | N/A | driveline | ABS & driveline | driveline | ABS & driveline |
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Steering and Suspension
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Electronic Stability
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N/A | N/A | stability control | Available: | stability control |
| stability control | |||||
| Front Suspension | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | front anti-roll bar | front anti-roll bar | front anti-roll bar | front anti-roll bar | front anti-roll bar |
| Front Springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | rear anti-roll bar | rear anti-roll bar | rear anti-roll bar | rear anti-roll bar | rear anti-roll bar |
| Rear Springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Steering | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion |
| Brakes | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | Brembo 4 wheel disc |
| Vented Disc Brakes | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Wheels | 17.0 ” silver alloy | 17.0 ” silver alloy | 18.0 ” silver alloy | 17.0 ” silver alloy | 18.0 ” silver forged alloy |
| Front Tires | P225/50WR17.0BSW performance | P225/50WR17.0BSW performance | P225/45WR18.0BSW performance | P225/50WR17.0BSW performance | P225/45WR18.0BSW performance |
| Rear Tires (if different from Front) | 235/ | 235/ | 245/ | 235/ | 245/ |
| Spare Tire and Wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
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Seating and Interior
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Seating Capacity
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Seat Type | sports | sports | sports | sports | sports |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | N/A | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | N/A |
| Front Headrests | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way (4-way power) | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way (2-way power) | 4-way |
| Seat Trim | Standard: | Standard: | Standard: | leather | Standard: |
| cloth | cloth | cloth | cloth | ||
| Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | ||
| leather | leather | leather | leather | ||
| Headliner | full cloth | full cloth | full cloth | full cloth | full cloth |
| Floor Trim | carpet | carpet | carpet | carpet | carpet |
| Floor Mats | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | |
| Dashboard Insert | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | leather/aluminum | leather/aluminum | leather/aluminum | leather/aluminum | leather/aluminum |
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Comfort and Conveniences
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Vanity Mirrors
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N/A | dual illuminated | dual illuminated | dual illuminated | dual illuminated |
| Rearview Mirror | day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Glove Box | glove box | glove box | glove box | glove box | glove box |
| Dome Light | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Reading Lights | front | front | front | front | front |
| Floor Console | full | full | full | full | full |
| Overhead Console | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Cup Holder | front | front | front | front | front |
| Instrument Panel Storage | covered bin | covered bin | covered bin | covered bin | covered bin |
| Interior Concealed Storage | locking interior concealed storage | locking interior concealed storage | locking interior concealed storage | locking interior concealed storage | locking interior concealed storage |
| Seatback Storage | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Door Bins | dual | dual | dual | dual | dual |
| Cargo Floor Trim | carpeted | carpeted | carpeted | carpeted | carpeted |
| Trunk Lid Trim | plastic | plastic | plastic | plastic | plastic |
| Cargo Net | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| cargo net | cargo net | cargo net | cargo net | cargo net | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | cargo tie downs | cargo tie downs | cargo tie downs | cargo tie downs | cargo tie downs |
| Cargo Light | cargo light | cargo light | cargo light | cargo light | cargo light |
| Climate Control | automatic air conditioning | automatic air conditioning | automatic air conditioning | automatic air conditioning | automatic air conditioning |
| Radio | Standard: | Standard: | Standard: | Standard: | Standard: |
| premium AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan | |
| Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | |
| premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | |
| clock | clock | clock | clock | clock | |
| Cassette | N/A | N/A | N/A | auto-reverse | N/A |
| CD | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted single |
| CD | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| console mounted 6-disc | console mounted 6-disc | console mounted 6-disc | console mounted 6-disc | console mounted 6-disc | |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 Bose | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | N/A | amplifier | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | N/A | automatic | N/A |
| Antenna | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Cruise Control | N/A | with steering wheel controls | with steering wheel controls | with steering wheel controls | with steering wheel controls |
| Door Locks | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Remote Keyless Entry | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Remote Fuel Flap Release | power | power | power | power | power |
| Power Outlets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Foot Rest | driver foot rest | driver foot rest | driver foot rest | driver foot rest | driver foot rest |
| Retained Accessory Power | retained accessory power | retained accessory power | retained accessory power | retained accessory power | retained accessory power |
| HomeLink Wireless Control System | Available: | HomeLink Wireless Control System | HomeLink Wireless Control System | HomeLink Wireless Control System | HomeLink Wireless Control System |
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| Smokers Package | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| ashtray | ashtray | ashtray | ashtray | ashtray | |
| Lighter Elements | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| front | front | front | front | front | |
| First Aid Kit | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| first aid kit | first aid kit | first aid kit | first aid kit | first aid kit | |
| Instrument Display | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Tachometer | tachometer | tachometer | tachometer | tachometer | tachometer |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | oil pressure gauge | oil pressure gauge | oil pressure gauge | oil pressure gauge | oil pressure gauge |
| Water Temp Gauge | engine temperature gauge | engine temperature gauge | engine temperature gauge | engine temperature gauge | engine temperature gauge |
| Volt Gauge | voltmeter gauge | voltmeter gauge | voltmeter gauge | voltmeter gauge | voltmeter gauge |
| Compass | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| compass | compass | compass | compass | compass | |
| Exterior Temperature | exterior temperature | exterior temperature | exterior temperature | exterior temperature | exterior temperature |
| Check Control | redundant digital speedometer | redundant digital speedometer | redundant digital speedometer | redundant digital speedometer | redundant digital speedometer |
| Trip Computer | trip computer | trip computer | trip computer | trip computer | trip computer |
| Trip Odometer | trip odometer | trip odometer | trip odometer | trip odometer | trip odometer |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| navigation system | navigation system | navigation system | |||
| Steering Wheel | tilt | tilt | tilt | tilt | tilt |
| Steering Wheel Material | leather | leather | leather | leather | leather |
| Front Windows | power | power | power | power | power |
| Rear Windows | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| 1-Touch Open | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Tinted Windows | light | light | light | light | light |
| Front Windshield Wipers | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Speed Sensitve Wipers | speed sensitive wipers | speed sensitive wipers | speed sensitive wipers | speed sensitive wipers | speed sensitive wipers |
| Rear Windshield Wiper | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Rear Defroster | rear defroster | rear defroster | rear defroster | rear defroster | rear defroster |
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Safety
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) |
| Center High Mounted Stop Light | center high mounted stop light | center high mounted stop light | center high mounted stop light | center high mounted stop light | center high mounted stop light |
| Front Impact Airbags | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Driver Side Impact Airbags | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| seat mounted | seat mounted | seat mounted | seat mounted | seat mounted | |
| Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| seat mounted | seat mounted | seat mounted | seat mounted | seat mounted | |
| Overhead Airbag | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| curtain 1st row overhead airbag | curtain 1st row overhead airbag | curtain 1st row overhead airbag | curtain 1st row overhead airbag | curtain 1st row overhead airbag | |
| Side Impact Bars | side impact bars | side impact bars | side impact bars | side impact bars | side impact bars |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | front | front | front | front | front |
| Ignition Disable | ignition disable | ignition disable | ignition disable | ignition disable | ignition disable |
| Panic Alarm | panic alarm | panic alarm | panic alarm | panic alarm | panic alarm |
| Security System | security system | security system | security system | security system | security system |
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Dimensions and Capacities
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Door Count
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2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Maximum Cargo Volume | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. |
| Exterior Length | 169.7 “ | 169.7 “ | 169.7 “ | 169.7 “ | 169.7 “ |
| Exterior Width | 71.5 “ | 71.5 “ | 71.5 “ | 71.5 “ | 71.5 “ |
| Exterior Height | 51.9 “ | 51.9 “ | 51.9 “ | 51.9 “ | 51.9 “ |
| Wheelbase | 104 “ | 104 “ | 104 “ | 104 “ | 104 “ |
| Front Tread | 60 “ | 60 “ | 60 “ | 60 “ | 60 “ |
| Rear Tread | 61 “ | 61 “ | 61 “ | 61 “ | 61 “ |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 ‘ | 17.7 ‘ | 17.7 ‘ | 17.7 ‘ | 17.7 ‘ |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 3,815 lbs. | 3,815 lbs. | 3,815 lbs. | 3,815 lbs. | 3,815 lbs. |
| Curb Weight | 3,188 lbs. | 3,197 lbs. | 3,217 lbs. | 3,239 lbs. | 3,225 lbs. |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.29 |
| Front Legroom | 42.6 “ | 42.6 “ | 42.6 “ | 42.6 “ | 42.6 “ |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 “ | 38.2 “ | 38.2 “ | 38.2 “ | 38.2 “ |
| Front Hiproom | 53.9 “ | 53.9 “ | 53.9 “ | 53.9 “ | 53.9 “ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.6 “ | 53.6 “ | 53.6 “ | 53.6 “ | 53.6 “ |
| Passenger Volume | 50 cu.ft. | 50 cu.ft. | 50 cu.ft. | 50 cu.ft. | 50 cu.ft. |
| Interior Cargo Volume | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. |
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Exterior Features
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Mud Flaps
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Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: |
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | |
| body-colored front | body-colored front | body-colored front | body-colored front | body-colored front | |
| body-colored rear | body-colored rear | body-colored rear | body-colored rear | body-colored rear | |
| Rear Spoiler | Available: | Available: | Available: | Available: | lip |
| lip | lip | lip | lip | ||
| Bumpers | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Exterior Mirrors | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote heated | dual power remote |
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Warranty (months/miles)
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Bumper to Bumper
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Major Components | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Rust Through | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |