7 Levels but Few Options on New Z
Nissan’s 2003 model 350Z comes in seven trim levels, starting at $26,809. Although there’s quite a spread from there to the top of the line, all versions use the same 287-horsepower engine and the same lightweight suspension systems. So buyers with limited budgets don’t have to settle for less oomph. Here’s a rundown of what you’d get for your bucks:
* The base model comes with five-speed, 17-inch wheels and tires, cloth seats, air conditioning, power windows and an in-dash CD player.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. July 4, 2002 For The Record
Los Angeles Times Thursday July 04, 2002 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 9 inches; 331 words Type of Material: Correction
Nissan 350Z--A review and an options list in Wednesday’s Highway 1 incorrectly listed the transmission choices for the base model of the new Nissan 350Z. The base model comes only with a six-speed manual transmission.
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For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday July 10, 2002 Home Edition Highway 1 Part G Page 2 Business Desk 1 inches; 46 words Type of Material: Correction
Nissan 350Z--The base model of the new Nissan 350Z comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. There is no five-speed manual offered. Both a review and an options list in last week’s Highway 1 incorrectly included one among the transmission choices for the car.
* The next step up is the Enthusiast model ($28,789), a base model with upgrades that include a six-speed manual, cruise control, limited-slip differential, traction control and Xenon headlamps. There also is an Enthusiast model with five-speed automatic ($29,759).
* The Performance model is the mid-level Z ($30,969). It comes with six-speed manual, 18-inch tires and alloy wheels, skid control and tire pressure monitor in addition to the Enthusiast upgrades.
* The Touring models--one with six speed ($33,719) and one with five-speed automatic ($32,129)--add leather seating, power seat adjusters, heated seats and mirrors and an upgraded seven-speaker Bose stereo with six-disc in-dash CD changer. The Touring with automatic omits the anti-skid system.
* The top-of-the-line Track model ($34,619) is a street-legal Z that loses the leather seats and Bose stereo but adds larger, high-performance Brembo disc brakes; front and rear spoilers for improved aerodynamics, and 18-inch aluminum racing wheels that are 8.8 pounds lighter than the 18-inch alloys (that’s a total savings of 35.2 pounds of unsprung weight, which makes a lot of difference in competitive situations).
