The Z returns to Nissan's line in the sleek form of a fastback sports car projecting an elongated front like the original Datsun 240Z of 1969 but also a high-kicking V6 engine below the hood. Fashioned from a tight new platform in classic sports car format with engine up front and all power flowing to rear wheels, new 350Z carries a four-wheel independent multi-link suspension with components of lightweight aluminum that enable it to dance down the fast track. The 3.5-liter V6 pumps up to 287 hp when teamed with the six-speed manual. Nissan enhances Z-car control by offering a Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) device with Traction Control System (TCS). Alloy wheels spanning 17 inches are the standard, but 18-inchers capped by performance tires are on the option chart. Cockpit orients around the driver with triple pods of gauges in front and a center console that looks like a solid block of aluminum. In all, there will be seven variations of the Z-car, under such descriptive titles as Performance, Touring and Track.
