OK, so it's only the preliminary specification...

...but I just thought I'd share my happiness with everyone on the board.

We are still all waiting in the UK - Launch date October 2003 - but we're getting there.

OK, bye now (you lucky, lucky people)

 

So what are the prelim specs?

 

Didn't mean to tease...

You can check out the UK specification at the link below:

http://www.nissan-350z.co.uk/uk/350Z...s/spec350z.pdf

Rumoured price for the GT is £ 26,500 (Yes that's GBP Sterling) - OUCH

 

If you want a 350 in the UK in 2003 the only model available before year end will be the GT ( £26500 ) with the (non)optional alloys ( £1000 ) and the optional orange leather ( £350 ). So whilst the fantastic 350 is only £24000 ( $38400 ) for the base model, if you actually want one it will cost you £27500 ( $44000 ). I wouldn't care except all you get for your extra dosh over the base are cruise control, BOSE stereo and leather seats. Bet the profit margin on those extras is good, though.

[ This info from talking to my Nissan dealer who has been holding my £1000 deposit for some months and went to a Nissan briefing in London yesterday ]

 

Yep, you are correct...

...plus the Orange Leather is only available on Kuro Black, Gun Metal & Sunset Orange.

I can also confirm that there is no Sat Nav, but there is preparation for phone integration through the steering wheel.

 

Read the prelim spec.

Noticed that the RPM is subject to "homologation". What is homologation? Not sure I want to go there.

Also, noticed that your Z will have ESP. My beagle seems to have ESP when it's near feeding time.

Just kidding with you. I bet the excitement is starting to build over there.

Cheers,
WayneTN

 

Hm, seems HP is only 280 over there. I think that's what they mean by homologation. I notice the Evo VI also has exactly 280HP over there too. There is no Japanese car in the UK with HP in excess of 280.

 

Wow. I can't believe there are such fewer options in the UK than there are here. We have 5 models to choose from--you can't even get the one I have over there.

Good luck to all the Brits who've been waiting for that Z to finally be released!

 

Japan has or used to have some standard in their auto industry that no car would exceed 280hp. I don't know if this is still the case (if so the NSX, Supra, WRX STi, etc must all say 280hp), but that likely has something to do with it.

In all reality, it probably makes the same same 287hp that ours does.

 

Yes, in the UK we will get a 350Z or a 350Z GT - but all cars will get HID, side airbags & Brembo brakes. Also, colour wise we do not get Brickyard or Pikes Peak White.

First UK release will be limited to the most expensive models i.e. 350Z GT + 18" Rays with Orange Leather only available on a limited range of colours.

But, hey, we get the Z !

Also, with regards the HP, this is the same figures as quoted for JDM models, so it looks like we are getting the same set up as Japan (does this mean the Mine's ECU will work on UK models? - we will have to wait & see)

Have fun

 

Sounds pretty close to the Australian options...
HP = 275 (due to emissions? all performance mags have gotten 0-100 times of 6.2 -> 6.7, quarter mile around 14.5)
Touring and Track
Track has 18" (non-rays), VDC, Brembos, Front and rear spoiler over the Touring (+6k Aus, just under 3k us)
Both have leather, bose, electric & heated seats, cruise & climate control, 6 airbags as standard
No HIDs, no tire pressure monitor

 

Have not heard whether we get the Tyre Pressure Monitors, but all models will have the Rear Spoiler.

No Spray Guards for UK models either.

VDC=ESP

Base has cloth seats (but not available until 2004), while GT is heated leather.

 

I ordered my aussie 350z while i was in the uk in about august... kinda know wat ur going thru

 

GEEZ!! You guys get better packages then we do.

You'll be able to actually order a car with: Rays, Brembos, AND leather.

 

As they say "Every cloud has a silver lining".

It's been a long wait &, still, we have to wait until October 2003 for the first trickle of UK 350's.

Let's just hope the Nissan God smiles favourably on my order.

"Please Mr. Ghosn make mine first. Go on, you know you want to"

 

Whats with the orange leather package including handbrakem shifter and steering wheel? That sounds like it will look cool. At least when its new anyway.

 

Yes, it's not just the seats (as US)

The orange lether will also be on the shift boot & the handbrake gaiter. Not sure about the steering wheel, though.

Once the cars are released, or once we get some brochures I will post pics & let you decide. No Frost interior for the UK either.

 

Can you elaborate more on this, veilside Z, as I have not been informed this by my dealer. I don't want the Orange leather, even though I have ordered a gun metal car. I want the charcoal leather and I have been told this will be fine. Also what's the deal with limited colours. I have been informed that the colours that are available are the 6 colours that are available here. Is this right?

Cheers,

Mark.

 

In the initial batch for 2003 delivery the spec. will be as follows

350Z GT + Rays - Blade / Charcoal

350Z GT + Rays - Gun Metal / Charcoal
350Z GT + Rays - Gun Metal / Alezan Orange

350Z GT + Rays - Kuro Black / Charcoal
350Z GT + Rays - Kuro Black / Alezan Orange

350Z GT + Rays - Sunset / Charcoal
350Z GT + Rays - Sunset / Alezan Orange

350Z GT + Rays - Azure / Charcoal

350Z GT + Rays - Chilli Pepper / Charcoal

Hope that clears things up a bit

 

OK, here's the first pic (courtesy of Gizmo)

Note the extra buttons on the steering wheel (SIX in total)

Glad I stuck with the Black interior, IMHO the US spec orange interior is nicer with just the seats in Orange