For Immediate Release

2008 350Z Roadster Specifications

Specifications are based on latest product information available at the time of printing

Mechanical

Engine

Name

 

VQ35HR

Cam design

 

DOHC

Orientation

 

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

 

V6 CVTCS

Block / head composition

 

Aluminum/Aluminum

Displacement (liters)

 

3.5L

Horsepower

 

306 @ 6,800 RPM

Torque lb-ft

 

268 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

 

95.5 x 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

 

10.6

 

Maximum engine speed

 

7,500 RPM

Induction system

 

Sequential multi-point electronic fuel

 

 

injection

Valvetrain

 

4 valves per cylinder, CVTCS

Engine cover

 

Standard

Engine mounts (3 mounts per vehicle)

2 liquid filled; 1 rubber

Recommended fuel

 

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

 

Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way

 

 

catalyst

Emission certification level

 

LEV2

Exhaust

 

Dual (single each side)

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

 

Ignition system

 

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System

 

 

 

(NDIS)

 

Starter

 

1.4KW Reduction

 

Alternator

 

110 Amp.

 

Battery

80D23L

12 Volt

 

Transmission and Drive System

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Drive configuration

 

Mid-mounted front engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed manual

 

S

 

 

5-speed auto w/ manual mode

 

O

 

 

Gear ratio

 

M/T

 

A/T

1st

 

3.794

 

3.842

2nd

 

2.324

 

2.353

3rd

 

1.624

 

1.529

4th

 

1.271

 

1.000

5th

 

1.000

 

0.839

6th

 

0.794

 

-

Reverse

 

3.446

 

2.764

Final drive ratio

 

3.538

 

3.357

Driveshaft

 

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

-

 

 

S

Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)

 

S

 

 

Traction Control System (TCS)

 

S

 

 

Brakes

 

 

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GT

Front

Type

 

Vented disc

 

Brembo!

 

 

 

12.6 x 1.1

 

vented disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

 

 

12.8 x 1.1

Rear

Type

 

Vented disc

 

Brembo!

 

 

 

12.1 x 0.6

 

vented disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

 

 

12.7 x 0.9

Brake Assist (BA)

 

 

 

S

 

Brake control

 

 

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

 

 

 

S

 

Number of wheels

 

 

 

4

 

 

Number of channels

 

 

 

4

 

 

Number of sensors

 

 

 

4

 

 

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

 

 

S

 

Parking brake

 

 

Hand-operated on left side of center console

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

 

Vehicle speed-sensitive power rack-and-

 

 

 

 

pinion

 

Overall ratio

 

 

 

15.9

 

 

Turns (lock to lock)

 

 

 

2.6

 

 

Turning diameter (ft.)

 

 

 

35.4

 

 

Steering wheel

 

 

3-spoke leather-wrapped with ASCD, audio

 

 

 

and Bluetooth® switches, air bag, manual tilt

 

Suspension

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

 

 

Front strut tower bar

 

S

 

 

 

Stabilizer bar

 

S

 

 

 

Rear

 

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

 

 

Stabilizer bar

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body / Chassis

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

 

Unibody

 

 

 

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

 

 

Hood

 

 

Aluminum

 

 

 

Rear hatch (trunk)

 

Plastic

 

 

 

Exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels & Tires

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Wheels

F: 18x8 inches, R: 18x8.5 inches

 

S

 

S

 

 

 

Aluminum Alloy, painted finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tires

F: 225/45R18, R: 245/45R18

 

S

 

S

 

 

 

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

 

S

 

 

 

 

Speed rating

 

W

 

 

 

Spare tire

 

Aluminum wheel with T155/80D17 tire,

 

 

 

 

 

located in trunk

 

 

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlights

Bi-xenon HID

 

S

 

 

 

Taillights

LED

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible Top

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Operated Soft Top with glass rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

window and defroster

 

S

 

 

 

Lightweight power tonneau cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three-lock, single latch system

 

 

 

 

 

Interior

Seating

 

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Capacity

 

 

2 passengers

 

 

Type

 

 

Bucket

 

 

Sport seat cloth

 

S

 

-

 

Perforated Leather-appointed seats

-

 

S

Heated seats

 

-

 

S

Burnt Orange ventilated leather-trimmed

-

 

O

net seats (heated)

 

 

 

 

Driver seat

8-way (4 power, 4 manual)

S

 

S

 

6-way (4 power, 2 manual)

-

O, Burnt Orange seats

Passenger seat

4-way power

 

S

 

 

Passenger seat fall-down function (to allow

 

S

 

 

access to behind-seat glove compartment)

 

 

 

 

Seat back pocket (passenger seat)

 

S

 

 

Audio/Navi

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Head unit and speakers

 

 

 

 

240W Bose® audio with 6CD in-dash/

S

S

 

S

AM/FM/CD, 6 speakers + subwoofer

 

 

 

 

Mp3 CD Capability

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Data System (RDS)

 

S

 

 

DVD navigation system

-

 

O

Steering-wheel audio controls with

 

S

 

 

illumination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instrumentation

 

 

 

 

Meters/gauges

 

 

 

 

Speedometer

 

S

 

 

Tachometer

 

S

 

 

Coolant temperature

 

S

 

 

Fuel level

 

S

 

 

LCD dual trip odometer

 

S

 

 

3-bay gauges

 

 

 

 

Trip computer

 

S

 

 

Oil pressure gauge

 

S

 

 

Voltmeter

 

S

 

 

Indicators

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

S

 

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 

S

 

 

M/T shift up timing indicator (light)

When equipped with 6 MT

A/T indicator

When equipped with 5 AT

Cruise control

 

S

 

 

Overdrive off

When equipped with 5 AT

TCS off

 

S

 

 

Convenience Features

 

Cruise control (ASCD)

S

Power windows – driver and passenger one-

S

touch up/down

 

Power door locks

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Cupholders – 5

S

12-volt outlets – 2

S

Passenger assist grip

S

Sunvisors w/ vanity mirrors and lamps

S

2 rear upper storage boxes (1 with navi)

S

Lockable glove box behind passenger seat

S

Inside rear view mirror – auto-dimming

S

HomeLink! Universal Transceiver (UGDO)

S

Passenger Storage Net

S

Card holder

S

Safety and Security

 

Passenger Restraint System

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Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)

Driver and front passenger air bags with

 

 

 

 

dual-stage inflation, seat belt sensors and

 

 

 

 

occupant classification sensor

 

 

Side-impact seat-mounted side air bags

 

S

 

 

 

 

Outboard seat belts, front

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for

 

 

 

 

 

driver)

 

 

 

 

Seatbelts with pretensioners and load

 

S

 

 

 

 

limiters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power window lockout button

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zone Body Construction with front and rear

 

S

 

 

 

 

crushable zones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Energy-absorbing steering column

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slide away brake pedal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Break away carbon composite drive shaft

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body side reinforcements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shift interlock system

AT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clutch interlock system

MT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

 

S

 

 

 

 

Vehicle security system

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

Immobilizer

 

 

S

 

 

 

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheelbase

 

 

104.3

 

 

 

Overall length

 

 

169.8

 

 

 

Overall width

 

 

71.5

 

 

 

Overall height

 

 

52.5

 

 

 

Track width

Front

 

60.5

 

 

 

 

Rear

 

60.6

 

 

 

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

 

 

0.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior (inches)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head room

 

 

39.2

 

 

 

Leg room

 

 

42.6

 

 

 

Hip room

 

 

53.2

 

 

 

Shoulder room

 

 

53.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weights

 

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Touring

Curb (pounds)

MT

3,575

3,595

 

 

3,596

 

AT

3,596

3,615

 

 

3,616

Weight distribution (%) Front/rear

 

 

53/47

 

 

 

GVWR

 

 

4,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank (gallons)

 

 

20.0

 

 

 

Engine oil (quarts)

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

Engine coolant w/ reservoir (quarts)

 

 

9.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume (cubic feet)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passenger compartment

 

 

51.8

 

 

 

Cargo

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

Total

 

 

55.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPA Fuel Economy

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Actual mileage may vary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

MT/AT

 

17/17

 

 

 

Highway

MT/AT

 

24/23

 

 

 

Classification

 

 

2-Seater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

 

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DVD-based Navigation System

 

-

 

O

Grey Convertible Top

 

-

O

 

-

Orange Ventilated Net Seats

 

-

 

O

S – Standard

O – Option

P – Package

10/07