2003 Nissan 350Z Touring

Highlights...

ENGINE & DRIVELINE
287 HP 3.5L DOHC 24-valve aluminum V6
274 lb.-ft. torque
Continuous variable valve timing control
Six-speed manual transmission
Viscous limited-slip differential
Traction control system
Vehicle dynamic control system

FROM THE TRACK
0-30 mph - 2.1 seconds
0-60 mph - 5.4 seconds
45-65 mph - 3.7 seconds
Quarter mile - 14 seconds @ 102 mph

SUSPENSION & BRAKES
Independent aluminum multi-link suspension
Front & rear stabilizers, strut bars and tower braces
Vented front & rear anti-lock disc brakes
Brake assist and electronic brake force distribution

EXTERIOR
Color: Silverstone
Aero package (front/rear spoilers, underbody drag plates)
18-inch aluminum alloy rims
Tires: P225/45W18 front, P245/45W18 rear
Xenon-HID headlamps
Heated mirrors

INTERIOR
Leather heated power seats
BOSE six-CD in-dash AM/FM/tape stereo
BOSE seven-speaker system w/subwoofer
Tire pressure monitors

FUEL ECONOMY
20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway
Observed: 20.7 mpg (as of 11/28/03)

MODIFICATIONS
None. Keeping it stock. I'm a purist.

OTHER Z ACCESSORIES
"The Run" DVD - racing the Z through Prague
"Lust then Love" - The story of the new Z

ABOUT "THE NIGHT OWL"
Named for the long, late-night drives taken to rack up the 1,200 "break-in" miles.