The widened torque band is perceptible when firing through the straights and it's a joy to use that muscle to power out of each corner. A welcome boost, but the old car was no slouch to begin with. All new models receive speed-sensitive steering, which, thankfully, does nothing to diminish the 350Z's excellent steering feel. The car is talkative and confidence-inspiring.
The Enthusiast edition is the closest replacement for the now-discontinued Track model, featuring a viscous limited-slip diff and traction control. Though it makes do without Brembo brakes, it sports larger rotors front and rear, with larger calipers up front.
At the other side of the spectrum is the Grand Touring edition, which sits on Rays wheels: 18-inch front and 19-inch rear. We can't be sure what performance benefit the staggered diameters offer, but the Brembo brakes on this model are distinct assets. The Grand Touring edition also features spoilers front and rear as well as Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
Every new 350Z represents pretty good value for money. We haven't listed half of the 2007 model year changes, yet the new car checks in at just $250 more than the old one. So you can still get into a grunty six-speed sports car for less than $28,000.
2007 Honda civic Type-REstimated Price $25,000
Engine Displacement/Type/Valvetrain 1998cc, in-line four, aluminum block and head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, i-VTEC variable valve timing, Claimed Crank HP 225bhp @ 8000rpm
Claimed Crank Torque 155lb-ft @ 7000rpm
Drivetrain/Layout/Transmission Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive, six-speed manual
Curb Weight est. 2645 lbs
Weight Distribution (F:R) 61:39
Suspension (Front/Rear) MacPherson strut/double wishbone with semi-trailing lower control arm and lateral upper control arm
Brakes (Front/Rear) 11.8-in. vented discs, Brembo four-piston fixed calipers/10.2-in. solid discs, Brembo two-piston fixed calipers
Wheels (Front/Rear) 18x7 aluminum
Tires (Front/Rear) 205/40R18 Bridgestone RE070
2007 Nissan 350zEstimated Price: $27,900 (base), $40,975 (loaded Grand Touring)
Engine Displacement/Type/Valvetrain: 3498cc V6, aluminum block and heads, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, eCVTCS variable cam timing
Claimed Crank HP: 306bhp @ 6800rpm
Claimed Crank Torque: 268lb-ft @ 4800rpm
Drivetrain/Layout/Transmission: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual
Curb Weight: 3339 lbs
Weight Distribution (F:R): 53:47
Suspension (Front/Rear): Double wishbone with split lower control arm, anti-roll bar/multi-link, anti-roll bar
Brakes (Front/Rear): 12.6-in. vented discs, single piston sliding calipers/12.1-in. vented discs, single piston sliding calipers
Wheels (Front/Rear): 18x8, 18x8.5-inch aluminum/18x9, 19x10-inch aluminum
Tires (Front/Rear): 225/45R18, 245/45R18 / 245/40R18, 265/35R19
By James Tate
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