Nissan Z Specifications
The Nissan Z car is a series of cars that have been manufactured in Japan by Nissan as part of its Fair lady "Z" line. The car is highly touted for its high performance and was made from 2002 to 2008.
History
The concept of the Nissan Z was inspired by the Infiniti. It was designed by Yutaka Katayam, who's nickname happened to be "Father of the Z." It was introduced in the 2002 Detroit Auto Car Show as a two-door roadster. It has been said that aggressive marketing strategies led to the worldwide success of the Z series.
Engine
The Nissan Z is equipped with an aluminum V6, 3.7-liter engine. It features 332 of horsepower and 270 pounds of torque. The engine's transmission is available in a six-gear manual with a seven-speed automatic offered as an option. It is available in rear and all-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes are standard on the vehicle. The Nizzan Z gets 26 mpg for city driving and 31mpg for highway.
Interior/Exterior
The Nissan Z is available as a two-door coupe or two-door roadster model. It is offered in a variety of exterior colors including silver, black, red, dark blue and burnt orange. The two interior cloth options are tan and gray. There is also an interior leather option in gray and black.
Awards
The Nissan Z has received a number of awards in its class over the years. It was awarded car of the year in 2004 by Top Gear Magazine. It was ranked number four on the 10 best cars list for Car and Driver in 2003, as well as making the "most wanted car" list on Edmunds.com the same year.