Z ® Coupe Grand Touring model shown in Magnetic Black.

2008 Nissan Z® COUPE and Z® ROADSTER

printed Exclusively for How can one letter mean so much? Punch the Z’s throttle and hear an unmistak-
able battle cry through dual exhausts. Give it an authoritative push and feel 306 horsepower pulling
you towards a 7,500 rpm redline. Challenge your favorite corner from the contours of a racing-inspired
driver’s seat. Or ride the racer’s edge with the competition-bred Limited Edition NISMO Z®. The 2008
Nissan Z®. The last letter of the alphabet – first choice for the enthusiast.

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FIVE nissan Z® Coupe Models To Choose From.

350Z enthusiast touring grand touring NISMO

FEATURES grand grand

350Z enth tour tour NISMO 350Z enth tour tour NISMO

High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carbon seat cloth ■ ■

seating/appointments
exterior

Front chin spoiler, rear underbody diffusers Black/red seat cloth with red door stitching ■
and rear spoiler ■ Perforated leather-appointed seats ■ ■
Unique front fascia with splitter spoiler, aerodynamic ■ 8-way adjustable driver’s seat ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
side sills, negative-lift rear diffuser and rear spoiler ■ Power seats ■ ■
Body weld reinforcements and radiator support brace ■ Driver-shaped bucket seat ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Dual power heated outside mirrors ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Passenger-shaped bucket seat ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
LED parking lights and taillights ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Heated seats ■ ■
Passenger seatback pocket ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD Driver and passenger side-knee support ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Audio

changer and seven speakers, including 10" Leather-wrapped steering wheel ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Nd® subwoofer ■ ■ Leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake lever ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Radio Data System (RDS), MP3/WMA CD capability ■ ■ Cross-drilled aluminum pedals ■ ■ ■ ■
AudioPilotTM noise-compensating technology ■ ■ Etched aluminum serialized identification plaque ■
AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers ■ ■ ■
Illuminated steering-wheel controls ■ ■ ■ ■ Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with

safety/security
XM® Satellite Radio1 ■ ■ dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat
belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Nissan Navigation System with GPS, DVD atlas and Driver and passenger side-impact
interior

7" color LCD monitor supplemental air bags 2 ■

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ■ ■ air bags for occupant head protection 2 ■
3-bay gauge cluster ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Traction Control System (TCS) ■ ■ ■ ■
Trip computer with multiple functions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) – M/T only on Touring ■ ■
Shift-up indicator light (manual transmission only) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Unique gray-faced NISMO tachometer ■ Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Child-seat anchors ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Power door locks ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Energy-absorbing steering column ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Remote keyless entry with rolling code protection ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Zone Body construction with front
Remote front-windows-down and hatch release ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ and rear crumple zones ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Key-operated front-windows-up/down ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hood buckling creases ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cruise control and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ■ ■ ■ ■ Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Overhead sunglasses storage with map lights ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Tilt steering column with integrated gauges ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Variable intermittent windshield wipers and rear wiper ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Vehicle Security System ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Auto-dimming rearview mirror ■ ■ ■ ■
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Standard Optional
Sun visor extenders ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 XM®
Satellite Radio requires XM subscription sold separately after first three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change.
Two 12-volt DC power outlets (front and rear) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and
Cup holders (5) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Canada. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 2 Driver and passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and
roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for occupants head protection are a set option. ®Bose and Nd are registered
Center console storage and lockable rear luggage box ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ trademarks of the Bose Corporation. ®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by
Nissan is under license. ®HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. ™Audiopilot is a trademark of Bose Corporation.
Nissan Z® coupe models at a glance SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
350Z GRAND TOURING VQ35HR – 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
It all starts with a 306-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, 6-speed Grand Touring is just a fancy name for “loaded.” On the Horsepower – 306 hp @ 6,800 rpm
manual transmission, 18" aluminum-alloy wheels, inside, it includes the Bose audio system with in-dash Torque – 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights, 6-CD changer, leather-appointed seats, power seats NISMO-tuned exhaust with dual polished exhaust tips (NISMO)
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Tire Pressure and heated seats/mirrors. For enhanced performance,
Monitoring System (TPMS) and a CD audio system. it has a Brembo® braking system, RAYS® super- Drivetrain
lightweight forged alloy wheels, high-performance Longitudinally mid-mounted front engine/rear-wheel drive
Enthusiast tires, front chin spoiler, rear underbody diffusers and Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft
Enhance Z’s traction even more with Traction Control rear spoiler. 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
System (TCS), viscous limited-slip rear differential Optional: 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode (ENTH, TOUR, GRAND)
and aluminum pedals. NISMO Viscous limited-slip rear differential (ENTH, TOUR, GRAND)
The best handling Z®. Ever. Features Enthusiast
Wheels and Tires
Touring equipment, plus Brembo braking system, NISMO
super-lightweight wheels by RAYS, enhanced 18" x 8.0" (front)/8.5" (rear) 5-spoke cast aluminum-alloy wheels (350Z, ENTH, TOUR)
Dials up the amenities with Bose® audio system with in-dash
aerodynamics kit, body weld reinforcements, NISMO- 18" x 9.0" (front) and 19" x 10.0" (rear) super-lightweight forged alloy wheels by RAYS (GRAND)
6-CD changer, leather-appointed seats, power seats
tuned sport suspension, NISMO-tuned exhaust and a 18" x 9.0" (front) and 19" x 10.0" (rear) NISMO super-light weight forged alloy wheels with
and heated seats.
serialized plaque commemorating the NISMO Z’s Gunmetal Gray finish by RAYS (NISMO)
limited production. 225/45WR18 (front) and 245/45WR18 (rear) high-performance tires
(350Z, ENTH, TOUR)
245/40WR18 (front) and 265/35WR19 (rear) high-performance tires (GRAND, NISMO)

Brakes

12.6" x 1.10" vented front discs and 12.1" x 0.63" vented rear discs
(350Z, ENTH, TOUR)
Brembo braking system – 4-piston caliper with 12.8" x 1.18" vented front discs and
2-piston caliper with 12.7" x 0.87" vented rear discs (GRAND, NISMO)
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD),
Brake Assist

Massive Brembo brakes > Suspension And Steering

on the Grand Touring and
NISMO models are the same Front: Independent 3-link aluminum-alloy suspension with stabilizer bar and strut bar
type racecar drivers count on. Rear: Independent 4-link aluminum-alloy suspension with stabilizer bar, strut brace and
aluminum-alloy subframe
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Z® is equipped with LED tail- Ripple-control shock absorbers

lights, which illuminate 100 NISMO-tuned sport suspension with front and rear body dampers (NISMO)
times faster than a typical bulb, Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
consume less power, and have
a longer life than traditional bulbs.
Z’s tach is mounted front > warranty
and center, and is available
with a programmable shift Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a
indicator light. 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your
Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also
A driver’s seat tailored > add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.
for performance.
Choose a Dealer to buy your Z ®:

An interior that is both intuitive

>
and dynamic – finished with
generous amounts of brushed
aluminum.

®Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation. ®Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A. ®RAYS is a registered trademark of RAYS Engineering.
three NISSAN Z ® roadster Models To Choose From

enthusiast touring grand touring

FEATURES Grand Grand

enth tour tour enth tour tour

High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights ■ ■ ■ Carbon seat cloth ■

exterior

seating/appointments
Dual power heated outside mirrors ■ ■ ■ Perforated leather-appointed seats ■ ■
Power convertible soft-top with glass window and rear defroster ■ ■ ■ Ventilated leather- and mesh-appointed seats (Burnt Orange Leather only) N N

Rear wind deflector and power moving storage cover ■ ■ ■ 8-way adjustable driver’s seat (6-way on Roadster models with Burnt Orange Leather) ■ ■ ■
LED parking lights and taillights ■ ■ ■ Power seats ■ ■ ■
Driver-shaped bucket seat (N/A with ventilated leather) ■ ■ ■
Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer Passenger-shaped bucket seat (N/A with ventilated leather) ■ ■
Audio

and seven speakers, including 10" Nd ® subwoofer ■ ■ Heated seats ■ ■ ■

Radio Data System (RDS), MP3/WMA CD capability ■ ■ Passenger seatback pocket ■ ■ ■
AudioPilotTM noise-compensating technology ■ ■ Driver and passenger side-knee support ■ ■ ■
AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers ■ Leather-wrapped steering wheel ■ ■ ■
Illuminated steering-wheel controls ■ ■ ■ Leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake lever ■ ■ ■
Cross-drilled aluminum pedals ■ ■ ■
Nissan Navigation System with GPS, DVD atlas and
interior

7" color LCD monitor Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front

safety/security
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ■ ■ ■ air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor ■ ■ ■
3-bay gauge cluster ■ ■ ■ Driver and passenger side-impact supplemental air bags ■ ■ ■
Trip computer with multiple functions ■ ■ ■ Traction Control System (TCS) ■ ■ ■
Shift-up indicator light (manual transmission only) ■ ■ ■ Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) ■
Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature ■ ■ ■ 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system ■ ■ ■
Power door locks ■ ■ ■ Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters ■ ■ ■
Remote keyless entry with rolling code protection ■ ■ ■ Child-seat anchors ■ ■ ■
Remote front-windows-down and trunk release ■ ■ ■ Energy-absorbing steering column ■ ■ ■
Key-operated front-windows-up/down ■ ■ ■ Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones ■ ■ ■
Cruise control ■ ■ ■ Hood buckling creases ■ ■ ■
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ■ ■ ■ Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams ■ ■ ■
Map lights ■ ■ ■ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ■ ■ ■
Tilt steering column with integrated gauges ■ ■ ■ Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ■ ■ ■
Variable intermittent windshield wipers ■ ■ ■ Vehicle Security System ■ ■ ■
Auto-dimming rearview mirror ■ ■ ■
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors ■ ■ ■
Two 12-volt DC power outlets (front and rear) ■ ■ ■
Cup holders ■ ■ ■ ■ Standard Optional N No-cost option
Center console storage ■ ■ ■
Lockable rear luggage box ■ ■ ■ ®Bose and Nd are registered trademarks of the Bose Corporation. ™Audiopilot is a trademark of Bose Corporation
®HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Nissan Z® Roadster models at a glance SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Enthusiast grand Touring VQ35HR – 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
Seriously performance-focused with Traction Control Bliss on wheels with Brembo® braking system, Vehicle Horsepower – 306 hp @ 6,800 rpm
System (TCS), viscous limited-slip rear differential, 18" Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System Torque – 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
cast aluminum-alloy wheels, High Intensity Discharge (TCS), viscous limited-slip differential, Bose audio
(HID) bi-xenon headlights, power seats and system, leather-appointed seats and side air bags. Drivetrain
aluminum pedals. Longitudinally mid-mounted front engine/rear-wheel drive
Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft
Touring 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
Dials up the amenities with Bose® audio system with Optional: 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode (ENTH, GRAND)
in-dash 6-CD changer, leather-appointed seats, Viscous limited-slip rear differential (ENTH, TOUR, GRAND)
heated seats and side air bags.
Wheels and Tires

18" x 8.0" (front)/8.5" (rear) 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

225/45WR18 (front) and 245/45WR18 (rear) high-performance tires

Brakes

12.6" x 1.10" vented front discs and 12.1" x 0.63" vented rear discs (ENTH, TOUR)
Brembo braking system – 4-piston caliper with 12.8" x 1.18" vented front discs and
2-piston caliper with 12.7" x 0.87" vented rear discs (GRAND)
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD),
Brake Assist

Suspension And Steering

Front: Independent 3-link aluminum-alloy suspension with stabilizer bar and strut bar
Rear: Independent 4-link aluminum-alloy suspension with stabilizer bar, strut brace, and
aluminum-alloy subframe
Ripple-control shock absorbers
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
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In twenty seconds, Roadster’s

power-operated soft-top is
designed to retract completely warranty
beneath a sleek tonneau cover. Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a
5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your
The integrated rear wind > Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also
deflector, with etched Z® logo,
helps keep wind turbulence add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.
at a minimum.

The available ventilated >

A rear glass window with
>
leather-trimmed net seats
are as innovative as they defroster allows for enhanced
are sporty, and are heated vision and hides neatly under-
neath the rear cover. Choose a Dealer to buy your Z ®:
to keep you comfortable.

®Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation. ®Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A.
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