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Nissan

350Z

6.1s0–60 MPH
249TOP SPEED KPH
287HORSEPOWER

Notes

The Nissan 350Z, produced from 2002 to 2009, marked the rebirth of Nissan's Z-car lineup, combining modern performance with a nod to its heritage. Featuring a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, the 350Z was powered by the robust 3.5-liter V6 engine, known as the VQ35DE, which delivered a thrilling balance of power, torque, and reliability. With its short wheelbase, low center of gravity, and sharp handling, the 350Z offered drivers an engaging and responsive experience, making it popular among enthusiasts for both road and track use.

The design of the 350Z emphasized clean lines and muscular proportions, with a cockpit focused on the driver. Its minimalist interior, while functional, prioritized performance-oriented elements like supportive seats, intuitive gauges, and a short-throw shifter. Over its production run, various trims and special editions were offered, including the Nismo variant, which featured stiffer suspension, aerodynamic upgrades, and unique styling. The 350Z’s blend of affordability, performance, and aftermarket support cemented its status as a modern classic within the sports car world.

Rank
horsepower
287
WEIGHT KG
1,497
Power to Weight
0.19
CURRENT VALUE
$13,000

OEM Specs

engine Description
3.5L NA V6 (VQ35DE )
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
6.1 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
249
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$26,269
gearbox
6 SPEED MANUAL
torque
371 N.M
Model Years
2003-2009

YEAR NOTES

2003: The Nissan 350Z debuted with a 3.5L V6 engine producing 287 hp, offered in Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, and Track trims.
2004: Introduced a roadster convertible version and minor interior updates. Track trim received new Rays forged wheels.
2005: Power increased to 300 hp for manual transmission models; automatic versions retained 287 hp. Suspension tuning was improved.
2006: New VQ35DE Rev-Up engine boosted power to 300 hp for manual transmission models. Exterior updates included revised headlights, taillights, and a new front bumper design.
2007: The VQ35HR engine replaced the previous version, increasing power to 306 hp. The hood was revised for a bulge to accommodate the updated engine.
2009: Final year of production for the 350Z before being replaced by the 370Z.

Compare to

Popular Nissan 350Z Mods by Level

From 86 documented builds

TrendsNissan 350Z track builds typically begin with Yokohama ADVAN A052 tires, BC Racing Coilovers, and Ferodo DS2500 pads. As builds escalate, owners opt for more aggressive aero like Nine Lives Racing wings, JWT C2 Cams, and Quaife LSDs, culminating in full race setups with Falken RT660 tires and custom roll cages.

Medium

OEM Pace+4% 50 builds
Tires Yokohama Advan A0524· Hoosier A63· Hankook Ventus RS33· Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R3· Toyo Proxes R888R3
Suspension Hotchkis Sway Bars8· BC Racing BR8· SPL Pro Rear Camber Arms4· Cusco Sway Bars3· SPL Front Lower Control Arms3
Brakes StopTech 332mm Brake Upgrade3· StopTech Slotted Rotors3· StopTech SS Brakelines3· Brembo Rear Brake Kit3· Ferodo DS25003
Intake/Exhaust Motordyne Plenum Spacer5· Motordyne ART Pipes5· Motordyne Shockwave Single Exhaust5· K&N Typhoon3· HKS Hi-Power Exhaust2
Power/Tune UpRev Osiris Tune7· Motordyne 5/16 Plenum Spacer4· Link ECU2· Unorthodox Racing Crank Pulley1· Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Pulleys1
Aero Nismo V1 Front Bumper3· Top Secret Carbon Fiber Hood3· Ford Performance GT350R Rear Wing1· Custom Front Splitter1· Canards1
Drivetrain Torque Solutions Short Shifter2· JWT Clutch2· OS Giken LSD2· Quaife ATB Differential2· JWT Iron Flywheel2
Wheels Enkei RPF16· TSW Interlagos3· Rays Forged Wheels1· Enkei RPF011· WedsSport SA72R1
Weight Sparco Evo 2 Race Seat3· Sparco QRT-R2· Stripped Interior1· Kronospark 2.5lbs Battery1· Sparco R1001
Other Kirk Roll Bar5· Mishimoto Oil Cooler3· G-Force 5-Point Harness3· Strictly Z SS Air Guide3· Strictly Z Smoked Side Markers3

Heavy

OEM Pace+8.5% 4 builds
Tires Michelin Slicks1· Federal RS-RR1
Suspension HSD Coilovers1· HSD Monopro Coilovers1· Annex Suspension Motorsport Pro1· Koni 4-Way Shocks1· JRZ Coilovers1
Intake/Exhaust HKS Hi-Power Dual Exhaust1
Aero Custom Rear Wing1· Custom Front Splitter1
Drivetrain Kaaz LSD1· JWT Flywheel1· JWT Clutch1· Xtrac 427 Gearbox1· Tilton Triple Plate Clutch1
Wheels Enkei RPF11· Enkei GTC011
Weight Stripped Interior2
Other RRS Deep-Dish Steering Wheel1· Custom Roll Cage1

Race

OEM Pace+9.3% 25 builds
Tires Toyo Proxes RR4· Falken Azenis RT6604· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS3· Nitto NT012· Hankook Ventus TD1
Suspension Hotchkis Sway Bars7· Stance Coilovers6· Whiteline End Links6· SPL Parts Control Arms3· Swift Springs2
Brakes Z1 Motorsports 2-Piece Rotors5· Hawk DTC-604· Hawk DTC-304· Hawk Pads3· Hawk Blue Pads3
Intake/Exhaust Nismo Intakes3· PPE Long Tube Headers3· Tomei Extreme Ti Exhaust2· Pop Charger1· Samco Intake Tube1
Power/Tune Motordyne 5/16 Plenum Spacer1· Unorthodox Racing Crank Pulley1· UpRev Osiris Tune1· Jim Wolf Technology C2 Cams1· Prefix 9.0 Liter Built Motor1
Aero Nine Lives Racing 71" Wing5· Trackspec Motorsports Hood Vents5· Trackspec Motorsports Wickers5· 9 Lives Racing Aluminum Wang2· DIY 4" Front Splitter2
Drivetrain Quaife LSD3· Tomei Trax 1.5-way LSD3· Z1 4.08 Final Drive Ratio3· Xtreme Clutch Kit1
Wheels Konig Hypergram5· Konig Ultragram2· XXR Wheels1· Enkei RPF11· Konig Hexaform Wheels1
Weight Racetech Seats4· Sparco Racing Seat1· Cobra Imola Bucket Seat1· Braille 15lb Battery1
Other Future Fab 8 Point Roll Cage6· Koyo Radiator3· Fire Suppression System3· Battery Kill Switch3· Defi Gauges3

Lap Times

Time Track Car Mod Driver Tire Lap Date Date Added vs Predict Pace
1:09.2 O C Toronto Motorsports Park (CCW) Race 15 Sep, 2019 12 Jul, 2022 -12.93s +17.85%
1:29.5 GingerMan Raceway (10A) Race 04 Jun, 2019 09 Feb, 2026 -12.98s +13.98%
1:45.0 Atlanta Motor Speedway Medium 25 Sep, 2011 26 Jul, 2021 -13.95s +13.36%
42.4 Kakucsring (CW) Medium 26 Jun, 2020 12 Jun, 2026 -6.08s +13.17%
1:16.9 C O Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (Grand Prix Circuit) Race 01 Oct, 2020 12 Jul, 2022 -8.69s +10.19%
1:05.8 P G C O Rockingham Speedway (Rock GP) Heavy 16 Oct, 2022 22 Jan, 2026 -6.49s +9.29%
1:12.9 L SM P Dubai Autodrome International Circuit (Club) Medium 19 Sep, 2022 28 Oct, 2022 -6.73s +9.20%
1:16.3 L Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) Medium 27 Oct, 2018 17 Jan, 2026 -5.24s +6.99%
51.1 C O Lime Rock Park (CW) Race 19 Aug, 2023 17 Nov, 2023 -3.42s +5.97%
1:21.3 Botniaring (Short) Medium 24 Apr, 2015 09 Dec, 2025 -4.61s +5.76%
1:12.7 SM L G Champion Motor Speedway M1 Concourse Medium 02 Oct, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -3.86s +5.39%
1:41.5 C Utah Motorsports Campus (East Circuit) Race 30 Apr, 2025 10 Aug, 2025 -5.28s +5.02%
56.5 G Symmons Plains Raceway (CCW) Race 01 Jan, 2018 22 Jan, 2026 -2.92s +4.90%
1:56.6 Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) Medium 22 Sep, 2025 17 Jan, 2026 -5.22s +4.57%
1:33.9 L Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) Medium 04 Aug, 2025 10 Aug, 2025 -3.67s +3.99%
2:08.3 O G C Red Star Raceway (Full Circuit) Race 02 Dec, 2025 13 Dec, 2025 -5.16s +3.92%
9:39.0 Nürburgring (VLN) Stock 26 Jul, 2016 12 Apr, 2022 -16.65s +3.04%
1:31.6 G O C Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (DDT 2 Kink) Race 13 Jun, 2017 07 Sep, 2022 -2.57s +2.65%
1:49.0 L GingerMan Raceway (10A) Light 26 May, 2008 25 Jul, 2021 -2.67s +2.59%
1:51.2 G O C Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) Race 20 Aug, 2017 07 Sep, 2021 -2.87s +2.44%
1:17.6 Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Medium 19 Sep, 2022 29 Jan, 2023 -1.86s +2.39%
1:08.4 SM G P Winton Motor Raceway (Club) Medium 19 Jun, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -1.48s +2.20%
1:59.2 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 05 Dec, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -2.41s +2.07%
9:14.9 L Nürburgring (VLN) Medium 28 Mar, 2025 28 Feb, 2026 -11.18s +2.02%
1:59.6 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Medium 19 May, 2013 27 Jul, 2021 -2.29s +1.91%
1:24.0 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Medium 10 Dec, 2024 11 Dec, 2024 -1.47s +1.79%
1:10.7 G Nelson Ledges Race Course Race 11 May, 2025 16 May, 2025 -1.27s +1.72%
1:36.2 G C Utah Motorsports Campus (West Circuit) Race 23 Jun, 2025 10 Aug, 2025 -1.69s +1.67%
1:41.2 Barber Motorsports Park Medium 15 Jul, 2025 11 Jan, 2026 -1.61s +1.62%
1:33.2 Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Medium 28 Feb, 2022 25 Jan, 2024 -1.41s +1.55%
1:59.5 Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) Race 21 Aug, 2017 27 Jul, 2021 -1.91s +1.52%
1:11.5 C G O Shannonville Motorsport Park (Pro) Race 17 Aug, 2015 09 Apr, 2022 -1.13s +1.52%
1:19.6 G Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Race 01 Dec, 2024 15 Dec, 2024 -1.21s +1.47%
1:50.7 G Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) Race 25 Apr, 2010 13 May, 2026 -1.64s +1.41%
1:57.1 L Oregon Raceway Park (CW) Medium 18 Apr, 2026 26 Apr, 2026 -1.57s +1.37%
1:29.2 G L Circuito Guadix Medium 01 Oct, 2022 05 Mar, 2024 -1.18s +1.35%
1:52.3 G Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) Race 24 Jul, 2018 18 Jan, 2026 -1.56s +1.33%
2:14.0 Pannonia Ring Light 27 May, 2016 01 Apr, 2022 -1.64s +1.29%
2:07.1 L Hungaroring Medium 27 Jun, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -1.59s +1.27%
1:34.1 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Race 03 Aug, 2025 22 Aug, 2025 -1.17s +1.21%
1:20.0 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Race 31 Jan, 2022 24 Aug, 2022 -0.97s +1.18%
2:41.0 G L Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) Medium 29 Apr, 2021 18 Jan, 2026 -1.67s +1.06%
1:39.0 Road Atlanta Medium 12 May, 2014 27 Jul, 2021 -0.98s +1.02%
1:56.2 G Buttonwillow Raceway (13CCW) Race 18 Apr, 2022 21 Oct, 2024 -1.23s +1.01%
1:15.5 L Grand Bend Motorplex (Technical track) Medium 30 Jan, 2026 15 Feb, 2026 -0.74s +1.01%
1:59.4 C G Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit Race 01 Jan, 2025 19 Jan, 2026 -1.07s +0.88%
1:35.9 Road Atlanta Medium 20 Mar, 2011 26 Jul, 2021 -0.85s +0.88%
1:16.0 G Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) Heavy 21 Sep, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -0.63s +0.80%
1:04.9 Wakefield Park Raceway Race 22 May, 2025 17 Jun, 2025 -0.43s +0.64%
1:50.0 Palmer Motorsports Park (CW) Medium 11 Jun, 2018 24 Jul, 2022 -0.69s +0.64%
2:26.0 Circuit de Charade Light 24 Jul, 2023 19 Jan, 2026 -0.85s +0.62%
1:08.7 Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.3) Medium 19 May, 2025 19 Jul, 2025 -0.37s +0.55%
1:48.0 G Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli Race 30 Nov, 2015 23 Jan, 2026 -0.54s +0.49%
2:53.0 Bedford Autodrome (GT Circuit) Medium 18 Jul, 2023 26 Jan, 2024 -0.83s +0.49%
1:58.0 SM L Botniaring (Long) Medium 25 Apr, 2015 09 Dec, 2025 -0.49s +0.43%
55.4 Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (south) Race 27 Aug, 2024 31 Aug, 2024 -0.24s +0.42%
1:37.1 Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) Race 30 May, 2019 13 Jul, 2024 -0.41s +0.41%
1:21.9 SM P Eagles Canyon Raceway (1.65 Mile CW) Medium 06 Jul, 2025 19 Jul, 2025 -0.31s +0.39%
2:05.6 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) Medium 11 May, 2010 26 Jul, 2021 -0.47s +0.38%
2:34.8 Road America (Current) Medium 15 Apr, 2024 13 Mar, 2026 -0.54s +0.36%
1:34.0 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Race 09 Jun, 2015 27 Jul, 2021 -0.33s +0.34%
2:01.1 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 25 Nov, 2011 26 Jul, 2021 -0.38s +0.32%
1:29.9 Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Race 31 Jan, 2022 25 Jan, 2024 -0.24s +0.27%
1:23.1 Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) Medium 20 Mar, 2025 16 Apr, 2025 -0.2s +0.25%
2:05.5 Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) Heavy 28 Aug, 2025 30 Sep, 2025 -0.29s +0.23%
2:00.4 Mandalika International Street Circuit Stock 22 Oct, 2023 14 Jul, 2024 -0.23s +0.21%
1:56.0 Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) Race 05 May, 2025 20 May, 2025 -0.22s +0.19%
1:29.9 Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Race 02 Jun, 2025 14 Jun, 2025 -0.17s +0.19%
59.7 G Pocono Raceway (North Road Course-CW) Medium 11 Jul, 2021 22 Jan, 2026 -0.1s +0.18%
1:42.4 Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) Medium 18 Sep, 2019 27 Jul, 2021 -0.11s +0.11%
1:54.2 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 18 Apr, 2023 12 Jun, 2023 -0.11s +0.10%
1:50.0 L G Cremona Circuit (Current) Medium 19 Feb, 2023 28 Jan, 2024 -0.1s +0.10%
1:30.0 Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Race 22 Oct, 2024 23 Oct, 2024 -0.05s +0.06%
1:44.9 GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) Medium 16 Jun, 2016 15 Feb, 2024 -0.06s +0.06%
1:17.0 Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) Race 06 Nov, 2014 27 Jul, 2021 -0.03s +0.04%
1:57.3 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Race 13 Aug, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -0.03s +0.03%
1:47.4 G Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Race 04 Sep, 2024 17 Sep, 2024
1:45.4 Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) Heavy 02 Jun, 2025 30 Sep, 2025
1:38.2 Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) Light 20 Jun, 2022 08 Jul, 2022 -0.01%
1:21.5 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Race 07 Nov, 2021 06 Mar, 2022 +0.01s -0.02%
1:36.6 NCCAR (Road Course CCW) Medium 25 Mar, 2024 29 Jan, 2026 +0.05s -0.06%
1:45.1 Carolina Motorsports Park Medium 22 Feb, 2025 13 Mar, 2025 +0.07s -0.07%
1:59.7 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Heavy 19 Apr, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 +0.11s -0.10%
2:08.9 Hungaroring Medium 05 Jul, 2021 11 Mar, 2022 +0.2s -0.16%
1:25.7 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Medium 20 Mar, 2025 30 Mar, 2025 +0.17s -0.21%
2:09.4 Hungaroring Medium 09 Jul, 2022 06 Oct, 2024 +0.38s -0.30%
1:07.8 L Wakefield Park Raceway Medium 31 Mar, 2022 23 Jan, 2026 +0.21s -0.32%
2:01.7 P G Hungaroring Heavy 10 Aug, 2018 28 Oct, 2021 +0.43s -0.34%
2:14.7 Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 CW) Medium 19 Jul, 2025 19 Jul, 2025 +0.6s -0.46%
2:28.1 G G2 Motorsports Park Medium 17 Mar, 2026 12 Apr, 2026 +0.75s -0.52%
2:03.6 G Buttonwillow Raceway (1CCW) Race 20 Sep, 2022 14 Sep, 2024 +0.78s -0.61%
1:16.2 New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) Heavy 04 May, 2025 30 Sep, 2025 +0.51s -0.65%
2:03.9 Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) Light 30 Aug, 2022 14 Jan, 2023 +0.84s -0.70%
2:12.3 G L Pannonia Ring Medium 13 Jul, 2017 18 Mar, 2022 flag
1:25.0 L Bedford Autodrome (West) Medium 25 Jul, 2022 17 Jan, 2026 +0.65s -0.78%
1:31.7 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (Grand Prix Circuit) Heavy 03 Jul, 2025 30 Sep, 2025 +0.77s -0.82%
1:56.9 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 17 Sep, 2025 30 Sep, 2025 +1.03s -0.86%
1:53.1 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Medium 16 Apr, 2025 22 Apr, 2025 +0.95s -0.86%
1:51.6 Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) Medium 06 Jul, 2021 05 Sep, 2022 +0.94s -0.86%
1:38.8 Laguna Seca (Current) Race 25 May, 2025 29 Jun, 2025 +0.88s -0.87%

Top Modified 350Z

Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
2003 (Kels) Mountain Pass Performance Race 750 1 Pirelli Slick 305/680/18 -18.77s
2006 Luk Andras Heavy 40 R7 275/40/18 -16.56s
2003 Lightning Guy Medium 287 60 A048 285/30/18 / 295/30/18 -13.58s
2007 aussienoble Race 100 ADVAN A050 -11.47s
2003 03threefiftyz Race 287 140 RE040 225/50/17 / 235/50/17 -7.81s
2003 (w/R100) splparts Race 40 R100 225/50/17 / 235/50/17 -7.26s
2007 (w/ProxesRR) Savanna Little Racing (SavannaLittleRacing) Race 500 40 Proxes RR 225/50/17 / 235/50/17 -7.09s
2009 (Megac/Race) MEGACHAD Race 287 -6.74s
2006 (Vilaca/Race) Vilaca Racing Race 287 200 ADVAN A052 245/40/18 -5.83s
2004 (Fixxxercask) Fixxxercask Race 287 40 A6 255/35/18 -5.59s
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