16 Facts About Nissan 350Z

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Nissan 350Z is a two-door, two-seater sports car that was manufactured by Nissan Motor Corporation from 2002 until 2009 and marks the fifth generation of Nissan's Z-car line.

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The Nissan 350Z entered production in 2002 and was sold and marketed as a 2003 model from August 2002.

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3.

Nissan 350Z unveiled the 240Z concept car at the 1999 North American International Auto Show, then later at the Los Angeles Auto Expo.

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4.

In 2004 Nissan introduced the 350Z Roadster with an electrically retractable soft-top roof.

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5.

Nissan 350Z added the Grand Touring trim to the Roadster trim packages for 2005.

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6.

In 2005 Nissan 350Z launched the 35th Anniversary edition, with a revised exterior and interior .

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7.

Conversion process for the Nismo 350Z began with a limited number of chassis being pulled from the assembly line to be sent to Nissan-tuner Autech to have structural seams hand-welded for greater body rigidity.

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8.

Nissan 350Z is a popular choice for amateurs and professionals competing in SCCA events.

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9.

The Nissan 350Z has achieved a high level of success at the National Solo Championships since 2006.

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10.

Nissan 350Z is a popular platform for import events and drifting, where in the latter, drivers including Ryuji Miki, Youichi Imamura, Tyler McQuarrie and Tanner Foust have used them with success in the D1 Grand Prix and Formula D series.

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11.

Forsberg's win for the Nissan 350Z was followed-up by Youichi Imamura's win during the Las Vegas round of the US D1 Grand Prix series in his RB26DETT-engined car.

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12.

Option magazine founder Daijiro Inada used an extensively modified Nissan 350Z, dubbed Option Stream Z, to compete in the Silver State Classic Challenge.

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13.

Nissan 350Z has been extremely popular with diecast manufacturers, with companies such as Hot Wheels releasing various colors and styles of the car over the years.

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14.

Nissan 350Z benefitted in popularity by making an appearance in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, where it was fitted with a Veilside bodykit, amongst other modifications, and was driven by the fictional character "Drift King" Takashi.

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15.

Nissan 350Z has been given extensive coverage in the automotive press, and has obtained generally positive reviews.

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16.

Nissan 350Z came with front air bags in standard and supplemental side air bags and curtain air bags as an option.

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