– 300 Horsepower 35th Anniversary Model Starts at $36,100 –
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced pricing for the special Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary model, which makes its debut at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The commemorative model, which features a higher performance version of the Z®’s standard 3.5-liter V6, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $36,100 for the 6-speed manual transmission-equipped model and $37,100 when equipped with the 5-speed automatic transmission.
The 35th Anniversary Z® is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in January 2005.
“Thirty-five years ago, the original Datsun 240Z went on sale in North America with a MSRP of $3,526 – a tremendous value at the time,” said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. “This new 35th Anniversary 350Z model not only keeps the heart and soul of the original Z® firmly intact, but also its tremendous value equation.”
The 35th Anniversary Z® includes unique 18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, Brembo® brakes and special Z® badging. It is offered in just three colors – Ultra Yellow, Super Black and Silverstone. The 35th Anniversary Z® is also available with unique, optional black-and-tan leather-appointed seats (except with the Ultra Yellow exterior).
The 35th Anniversary Z®’s engine has been modified using revised pistons and camshaft and the addition of electronic exhaust valve timing control. The same engine will also be available as standard equipment on the 2005 350Z Track model (6MT only), which also goes on sale in early 2005.
“This new 35th Anniversary model represents the highest expression so far of the Z® and takes its place in a long line of extraordinary performance vehicles.” said McNabb.
The new 35th Anniversary model, like all 2005 350Z models, also receives a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), heated outside mirrors, wider view side mirrors and front seat lifter. Automatic transmission equipped models are now outfitted with downshift rev matching for smoother shifting, and manual transmission models now come with reduced clutch pedal effort for easier operation. The optional navigation system (available on 35th Anniversary and Touring models only) now has a faster system processor.
The 2005 350Z Coupe is available in six models – 350Z, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, Track MT and the 35th Anniversary. The 2005 350Z Roadster is offered in Enthusiast, Touring and Grand Touring models. The Grand Touring, offered for the first time in 2005, includes standard Brembo brakes, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and 18-inch wheels and tires.