nissan news release....

http://nissannews.com/nissan/news/pr...01010023.shtml

looks like just minor changes.... as we suspected...
they do confirm the original 287hp is the same

Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available)

the roadster has the same listed enhancments....


Now check out the the G35C changes....
Additional 18 horsepower (298 hp) for G35 Coupe 6MT model
· Standard Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package and G35 Coupe 6MT models
· Available 19-inch polished aluminum-alloy wheels and 19-inch performance tires
· Redesigned instrument panel and console with use of real aluminum trim
· Two new available interior colors: Wheat (beige) and Stone (gray)
· Available drilled, aluminum pedals
· Power recline added to front seats
· Three new available exterior colors: Serengeti Sand, Lakeshore Slate and Athens Blue

 

So can we officially raise the BS flag, on all the posts, on all the forums, regarding the "Anniversary Edition" and all of it's special features? Seems like an awful lot of people have some pretty poor insider information. Hahahahaha

 

The Z gets no horsepower bump but the G35 will be brought up to 298. Thats just wrong. It will be interesting to find out what they did to get to the 298 though.

 

Well, the G35C is heavier, so it needs more power to keep up. (everybody feels better now?)

 

Damn those G35c's are nice now

 

Hehe maybe I should look into the G35 Coupe.

Problem is they only offer the 6MT with leather, and that dang near outprices me!

Plus I wonder what the 05 prices will be...

 

Why is it so hard to believe the lux versions of our cars get more ponies.

 

Heated mirrors for the Z... (sarcasim on) Because i drive the car so much in the snow (sarcasim off)... I don't know id rather see the little cameras the Fairlady has instead

 

I bet the bump in the G35 power is to get people ready for the return of the real Skyline in 2007. Start linking infiniti with HP.

However, that said, I'd like to see how they got this "extra" horsepower...

 

Actually the Anniversary Edition isn't being released until January 06, so that would make it a 2005.5. I believe the announcement today is just the regular model year improvements. I wouldn't rule out an anniversary edition quite yet...

 

That would make it the 35.5 Year Anniversary Edition...

It'll be a 2005, late option package release.

 

I really hope thats a flash that us with the current 5AT can get.

 

Not only does the G35 6pd Coupe get the 298HP so does the G35 6spd Sedan.

 

Not that Nissan add a whole lot, but will there be a price increase to those few new features that they add to the base price?

 

Wow. Looks like we are going to have to probe the G35c to see where they are getting the hp from.

 

Maybe I did not catch it but the link you provided did not confirm same hp or increase. It simply stated other changes and stated nothing about hp at all???

 

Roadster is at 287hp. Coupe??????. Probably the same.

350Z Roadster
The 350Z Roadster offers sports car lovers high performance excitement and dynamic driving experience, but with an open top. Featuring a power-operated soft top with glass rear window, the Z® Roadster is designed to transform from top-up to top-down in 20 seconds. The fully automatic soft top stows compactly under a lightweight tonneau cover, completely hiding the top when down. The Z Roadster will continue to offer the powerful 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 287 horsepower and 274 lb-ft torque.


Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Roadster include:
· Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
· Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
· 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
· Standard driver’s seat front and rear lifter (except for net seat design)
· Heated outside mirrors
· Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation times
· Newly available Ultra-Yellow exterior color (Liquid Aluminum exterior no longer available