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2003 Nissan 350Z - Specs

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Nissan 350Z - Engine Specs
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Nissan 350Z - Chassis Specs
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Engine 2003 Nissan 350Z
Name VQ35DE
Cam Design DOHC
Orientation Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration V6 w/ Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) & Molybdenum coated pistons
Block / Head Composition Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters) 3.5L
Horsepower 287 @ 6,200 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft) 274 @ 4,800 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm) 95.5 & 81.4
Compression Ratio (:1) 10.3
Maximum Engine Speed 6,600 RPM
Induction System Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain 4-valves-per-cylinder
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 LEV
Exhaust Dual (single each side)

Electrical 2003 Nissan 350Z
Ignition System Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
Starter 1.4KW Reduction
Alternator 110 Amp.
Battery 12 Volt

Powertrain 6-Speed Manual 5-Speed Automatic w/ manual mode
Drive configuration Mid-mounted front-engine / rear wheel drive
Transmission Type Standard (Base, Enth, Touring 6MT, Track) Standard (Touring 5AT) Optional (Enth)
Gear Ratio
     1st 3.794 3.540
     2nd 2.324 2.264
     3rd 1.624 1.472
     4th 1.271 1.000
     5th 1.000 0.834
     6th 0.974 -
   Reverse 3.446 2.370
   Final Drive Ratio 3.538 3.357
Drive Shaft Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
Viscous-Limited Slip Differential Standard on all models but Base
Vehicle Dynamic Control Standard on Perf, Touring 6MT and Track models

Brakes 2003 Nissan 350Z
Standard (Standard on all except Track)
Front
Type
Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
11.65" x .95"
Rear
Type
Vented Disc, single caliper piston
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
11.50" x .63"
Brembo (Standard on Track)
Front
Type
Vented Disc, 4 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
12.76" x 1.18"
Rear
Type
Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
12.68" x .87"
Brake Assist Standard
Brake Control Power-assisted (vacuum)
ABS (standard) Number of Wheels 4
Number of Channels 4
Number of Sensors 4
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Standard
Parking Brake Hand operated along left side of center console

Steering 2003 Nissan 350Z
Type Engine speed sensitive power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted Standard
Overall Ratio 15.9
Turns (lock to lock) 2.6
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
35.33
Turning Diameter (wall to wall, in feet) 37.27
Steering Wheel 3-spoke design w/ air bag
Tilt Manual

Suspension 2003 Nissan 350Z
Front
Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Front Strut Tower Bar
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Rear
Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Integrated Strut Tower Brace
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Standard

Body / Chassis 2003 Nissan 350Z
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Hood Aluminum
Rear Hatch Steel

Wheels and Tires Base Enth. Perf. Track Touring 5AT Touring 6MT
Wheels
Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) FR: 17"x7.5" RR: 17"x8" Standard Standard - - Standard -
Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR 18"x7.5" RR: 18"x8" - - Standard - - Standard
Super light Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR: 18"x8"
RR: 18"x8.5"
- - - Standard - -
Tires
Bridgestone Summer tires - Front 225/50R17 94W,
Rear 235/50R17 96W
Standard Standard - - Standard -
Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 Summer Tire —
Front 225/45R18 91W,
Rear 245/45R18 96W
- - Standard Standard - Standard
Spare Tire
Temporary (steel) Non-Brembo equipped models Standard Standard Standard - Standard Standard
Temporary (steel) Brembo equipped Track Package - - - Standard - -

Lights Base Enth. Perf. Track Touring 5AT Touring 6MT
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps Standard - - - - -
Flush mounted, Low: xenon HID, Hi: Halogen - Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Dimensions 2003 Nissan 350Z
Wheelbase 104.3
Overall length 169.6
Overall width 71.5
Overall height 51.9
Tread width Front 60.4
Rear 60.8
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.30/0.29 Track model

Interior Dimensions 2003 Nissan 350Z
Head room 38.2
Leg room 42.6
Hip room 53.9
Shoulder room 53.6
Cargo volume VDA rating 8.3 cubic feet
SAE rating 6.8 cubic feet
Volume (cubic feet) Passenger compartment 50.5
Cargo 6.8
Total 57.3

Fuel Economy 2003 Nissan 350Z
Automatic Transmission 19 / 26
Manual Transmission 20 / 26
Classification 2-door coupe

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