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Review in August 2004
350Z Nismo "S-tune" by
1:18 scale ; Right hand drive ; Diamond silver metallic color ; Made in china
The Nissan 350Z is an all-new model for the 2003 model year, unveiled last January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit just three years after the first Z Concept vehicle was rushed onto the North American auto show circuit as an initial styling and feasibility study, went on sale in the United States and Canada this August as a 2003 model. It's been more than 33 years since the first Z car was introduced to the U.S. Continues the Z heritage of design, that was the 240Z designed by the German aristocrat Albrecht Goertz, sporting a 2.4-liter engine putting out 150 horsepower was introduced as a 1970 model. The Z car continued to evolve over the next few decades until finally reaching its pinnacle with the powerful twin-turbo 300ZX. In 1996, that last 300ZX arrived on U.S. shores marking what appeared to be the end of the Z car. However in 1998, a group of Nissan designers got together to add to the Nissan lineup. They spoke of the passion surrounding the original Z car, and at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show, the first Z car concept was shown. A second-generation concept was shown in January of 2001, and a production-ready version of what is now known as the 350Z debuted at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. Many design cues from the original Z can be found inside this new Z car and the sleek-shaped hatchback bodystyle is reminiscent of that first 240Z. Unlike that classic sports car, the latest iteration of the long-running Z-car was created largely in Japan, where the model is known as the Fairlady Z (as in My Fair Lady). To drive the point home, the background music at the Japanese press introduction in October was tunes from the Broadway musical of the same name. The new 350Z, which will be available initially as a two-passenger, two-door hatchback coupe, is scheduled to begin production next summer. The first cars should begin reaching U.S. dealerships in late September or early October. Production will likely be limited in the first year, so if you harbor any desire to be among the first Z-car owners in the States, you may want to consider placing an order long before next summer rolls around.
The 350Z was designed to impress viewers at first sight with its newness as a sports car and to remain an object of unending adoration for ages to come. While inheriting the “Z-ness” passed on through successive generations, this Z embodies many new features for a sports car, all of which have been perfected to exceptionally high quality. Design cues passed on from the first-generation Z include the long nose and short deck styling, triangular cabin form and the lines extending from the arch-shaped roof to the hatchback opening. To that heritage, a newness has been added to contrast the soft, warm body shape with the geometrical forms of the headlamps and other parts. Fitting of its sports performance essence, the Z’s design is anchored by very aggressive wheel forms pushed all the way out to the corners. Like a Formula 1 race car, the body’s center of gravity is placed in the middle and the tires are positioned at the four corners to emphasize the car’s nimble agility. The new 350Z represents nothing less than the birth of a totally new car that blends Nissan's sports car tradition with cutting-edge technologies and a fresh design. This 350Z embodies many new features for a sports car, all of which have been perfected to exceptionally high quality. At the same time, the 350Z embraces all of the essential Z virtues: performance and handling, value, design, and durability. Curiously, considering its Asian heritage, the new design looks less Japanese and more Porsche-like from the side and the rear, Nissan President Carlos Ghosn has announced the car will be priced from under $30,000. But design chief Mamoru Aoki observed that Ghosn “told us it should look like (it costs) more than $40,000.”
Nissan got much
attention during the release at the 2002 Las Vegas SEMA Show. NISMO originated
in Japan in 1984 and is currently responsible for Nissan and Infiniti
performance parts. Nismo offers performance parts for current and previous model
Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, including the Z, Sentra SE-R and the Infiniti G35.
Externally, the Nismo has modifications to the aero kit, which include a new
front fascia, side skirts and rear spoiler. There are no plans to produce the
Nismo 350Z, but some of the parts developed for this concept may become
available in North Amercia and Japan.
As you seen on the picture, this model represent Nismo 350Z modified by Nismo "S-tune". With unique signlamp position, unique spy mirror and unique door handle design like a sculpture, It's a door handle like no other car like no other. Nismo version add some part to the body like front lips, side skirt, rear skirt wing and of course the decals. Well this is eyecatching model for the 1st time.
Through a unique diamond cut headlight monocle design, the available High Intensity Discharge xenon headlights are 150% as bright as traditional headlights, illuminate apexes of tight hairpins, and match the spectral wavelength where human eyes are the most sensitive. Nismo Fascia in front bumper with adds on front lips and attractive nismo decal made this car looked agressive and sporty remind us to pininfarina design. The nismo bumper look very sporty design with double compartement grill, you can see water cooler behind the grill. Nissan logo not just a sticker but a chrome plastic badge, Great Autoart for the inovation!!!
This the most beautiful part of this car, diamond cut brake lamp this more like peugeot 206 with diamond cut headlamp and brake lamp i hope this is not japanese peugeot:) double exhaust system eventhough with one muffler but it really create good performance. You can see unique Z strut bar from rear glass and unique nismo wing. Well, there are a lot of unique word but its nisaan big leaps with thiw unique design. There is Fairlady Z word on rear body, nissan bagde, nismo S-tune. all the lamp was great look exept third brake lamp, its painting:(
As a model, you can open the hood, door, Trunk with small quantity space and nice carpet for interrior
Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, an AM/FM/CD stereo system, trip computer and remote keyless entry. The Enthusiast adds a limited-slip rear differential, aluminum look exterior door handles, xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, cruise control, tire-pressure monitor , features with Bose stereo with in-dash CD changer and subwoofer, heated leather seats and heated power mirrors. Both 6-speed close-ratio manual and 5-speed automatic transmissions are available, in the test mule, the V-6 is mated to a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox, whose short throws and nicely spaced ratios impart an aggressive, albeit pleasant experience on the handling track. Low-end torque also seems surprisingly robust and well-suited to American roads and driving styles.
The 3.5-liter VQ35DE V6 engine produces 287 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque and as much aluminum as possible, an expanded power range that comes as a result of reworking the intake port design and adopting Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) technology. This enables the engine to deliver not only outstanding start-off acceleration and high-speed passing performance, but also torque characteristics suitable for city driving. Drivability has been further improved by adopting an electronically controlled throttle, and the use of a highly rigid cylinder block combines with other measures to produce engine sounds worthy of a sports car. The engine of the new Nissan 350Z is a destination in itself, a testament to what can happen when you couple revolutionary materials with microscopic attention to detail. Nismo modified 's-tune' air filter element and air-to-oil engine cooler help the engine reach 295 horespower. Also included with the engine is a lightweight flywheel and a copper mix clutch disc.
350Z are modfied by Nismo with parts that may go on the market. Such parts include a stainless cat-back exhaust system. Suspension for the rear-wheel drive vehicle is a 4-wheel independent design. On the Chassis side of things, modifications include the 's-tune' suspension, which features coil springs, shocks and sway bars to enhance handling and road-course durability. In fact, the new Z rides on an expensive new rear-wheel-drive platform, dubbed FR-L internally. The designation means “front engine, rear drive — large” in engineering-speak. The new FR-L platform, in some respects, may be even more significant to Nissan’s future than the 350Z. The same chassis, which incorporates a new multi-link design at both ends.
Start with four wheels then figure everything else out. Rounding out the track adds Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes and lightweight 6-spoke 18-inch forged alloy LM GT-4 road wheels package with Yokohama tires. That was the not-so-humble beginning of the new 350. The result A car that looks different at every angle. It's sleek and silent. It's agressive and confident. It's 2010 seven years early. It's a sports car whose looks are as unique as its abilities. Gas-pressurized shocks absorb most of the surface imperfections, although the low-profile performance tires (225/45R18 in front, 245/45R18 in rear) convey some of the impact back to the cockpit. The variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering transmits adequate feedback, with good on-center feel and just the right amount of effort. Brembo disc brakes at all four corners provide exceptional stopping power.
The Scale Point is:
Body = 10
Paint = 10
Decal = 10
Break = 10
Wheel = 10
Light = 9
Interior = 10
Grill = 10
Engine = 10
Chassis = 10
Average Point = 9 / 10
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