risin

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GARDENA, Calif. (September 8, 2004) - Nissan North America, Inc., today announced 2005 model year pricing for its award-winning 350Z sports car, which is available in a total of seven Coupe and four Roadster models. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) changes little for 2005, ranging from no increase to a maximum of $60, despite the addition of a number of standard features including Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), driver’s seat front and rear lifter and heated outside mirrors. The 350Z’s 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode now features downshift rev matching.

Also new for 2005 is a new exterior color – Ultra-Yellow – which is offered at a $500 MSRP. It utilizes a new high-luminance and high-chroma pearl pigment and three layers of top coat (with separate color pigment and pearl pigment layers) to create an almost “liquid” surface appearance.

The high performance Nissan Z®, which comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, has sold over 70,000 units since its introduction to the U.S. market in August 2002. The Z Roadster, with its fully automated top with glass rear window, was introduced in summer 2003. The original Z, the Datsun 240Z, made its debut 35 years ago as a 1970 model.

Pricing for the Z Coupe begins at $26,500 for the 350Z MT with 6-speed manual transmission.

Other Coupe models and MSRPs include: the Enthusiast MT at $28,450 (6-speed manual); Enthusiast AT at $29,450 (with 5-speed automatic transmission); Performance MT at $30,650 (6-speed manual); Touring MT at $33,400 (6-speeed manual); Touring AT at $31,800 (5-speed automatic); and the top-of-the-line Track MT at $34,300 (6-speed manual). The 2005 350Z Track MT model will be available beginning in December.

The 350Z Roadster begins with an MSRP of $34,050 for the Enthusiast MT (6-speed manual transmission). Other models include the Enthusiast AT (5-speed automatic) at $35,050; Touring MT (6-speed manual) at $36,450; and Touring AT (5-speed automatic) at an MSRP of $37,450.
Complete pricing and option packages are available on the attached sheets.

The fully equipped 2005 350Z is offered with only a few available options, including the new Ultra-Yellow exterior paint, supplemental side air bags (Roadster), supplemental side air bags and curtain side air bags (Coupe) and a DVD-based navigation system (not available on Performance and Track models).

In North America, Nissan\'s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 310/771-5631.

hfm

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Smart. Nissan is going to have a real winner with the Z as long as they keep the cost/value status quo.

Spider883

I like the idea of the "driver’s seat front and rear lifter".. I wish i had that on my 04' since im only 5'6"

oafie2244

on the website it says "Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation", does that mean they are changing the clutch alltogether or are they just relaxing the spring in it? I like the heavy clutch of the '04

ares

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to add to the list of questions.

"DVD-based navigation system (not available on Performance and Track models)."

it used to not be available on base and enthusiast I think. but now its not available on the 2 top models? odd...

blinkygab

Yup. NNA is being a little hush-hush regarding the 05 Track Model. I work on the nissan site, and I don't know anything about it more than the information floating around on this board. I don't think the dealers themselves won't know either.

For now, the 05 track model is the only one with "TBD horsepower".

dnguyent

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I expect a whopping 3 additional hp and lot of noise at WOT for the 2005 Track. It will come standard with a JWT Popcharger, the only thing that adds "may" hp without going outside the price target.

xray2

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I hope they don't make it some annoying limited # so that dealers price it out of the stratosphere.
Especially since I was considering buying the new track...hmmm, to wait or not to wait.

lowtempo

"The 350Z’s 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode now features downshift rev matching"

I does that mean no more occasional "THUD" when downshifting the AT on Manual Mode?

ingenue007

what about the tire problem?