| The Nissan North America, Inc. debuted at the 2007 | | | | The all-new NISMO 350Z also offers a full |
| New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) the | | | | complement of 350Z standard features, including the |
| latest addition of the automaker to the famous Z | | | | new VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine, which is capable of |
| sports car lineup. The performance-oriented car is the | | | | producing 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. |
| fifth in this year’s 350Z Coupe lineup from the | | | | Aside from the engine, the new NISMO 350Z is also |
| automaker. | | | | given a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, |
| The new vehicle offers an improved list of unique | | | | Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD), and Traction |
| auto equipment that covers a special body package | | | | Control System (TCS). |
| and improved handling equipment. The vehicle is | | | | Inside the new sports car is a list of comfortable |
| expected to be available this July at Nissan dealers | | | | perks that include the unique black cloth seats with |
| nationwide. | | | | red inserts and stitching all-over the interior and |
| According to enthusiasts, the most striking visual | | | | special NISMO white-faced tachometer. All NISMO |
| feature of the vehicle is the NISMO aerodynamics | | | | 350Z units include a NISMO-etched aluminum plaque |
| package. The feature strongly resembles the Super | | | | mounted on the center console, designating its limited |
| GT championship winning ZÒs. Other remarkable | | | | edition status. |
| features of the vehicle include the aggressive front | | | | Other standard equipment integrated to the car |
| fascia with chin spoiler, side skirts, a rear wing, and an | | | | includes a HomeLink Universal Transceiver, a cruise |
| extended rear fascia with an underbody diffuser. | | | | control, aluminum pedals, an illuminated steering wheel |
| Additionally, the NISMO 350Z produces extra | | | | audio controls and an auto dimming rearview mirror, |
| aerodynamic downforce to deliver improved | | | | power windows, 3-bay gauge cluster, LED taillights, |
| cornering and handling performance. | | | | High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon (high and low |
| The automaker’s pool of engineers has also | | | | beam) headlights, the Advanced Air Bag System, |
| added additional performance features that include | | | | Active Head Restraint, and side and curtain |
| the special NISMO-tuned independent multi-link | | | | side-impact supplemental air bags. |
| suspension, Brembo brakes with four-piston front and | | | | “The combination of aerodynamic enhancements |
| two-piston rear calipers that measure 12.8-inch for | | | | and performance tuning adds up to a Z with |
| the front front and 12.7-inch rear rotors, and the | | | | enhanced cornering, steering precision and |
| Nissan PCV valve as well. It is also equipped with | | | | handling,” said Bill Bosley, the vice president and |
| special NISMO-branded gunmetal gray RAYS super | | | | general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North |
| lightweight forged-alloy wheels that measure | | | | America, Inc. (NNA). |
| 18x9-inch front and 19x10-inch rear with a 245 | | | | Bosley added, “The NISMO 350Z is the ideal |
| 40WR18 front, as well as 265/35WR19 rear | | | | package for true enthusiasts – adding a high level |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. To highlight a | | | | of aesthetic and performance enhancing equipment |
| more dramatic effect, the automaker has added a | | | | not available in the aftermarket – while retaining |
| NISMO-branded tuned exhaust to go with the | | | | the reliability, durability, and comprehensive warranty |
| powerful V6 engine. | | | | found standard on every 2007 Nissan 350Z. |