Performance Review: Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Nissan 350Z Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Nissan 350Z has a 3498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 350Z shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 350Z's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1631 kgs (3595 lbs) this makes the Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Nissan 350Z shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3498cc 24V V6 engine produces 295 bhp (219 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 268 lb-ft (363.3 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Nissan 350Z you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 (205.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Nissan 350Z.

The Nissan 350Z has a Power to weight ratio of 180.8 bhp per ton and 164.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 350Z competing with the 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 (205.8 bhp per ton) or the 1969 Lamborghini Espada S II (205.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Nissan 350Z generating around 164.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1994 Audi 80 RS2 Avant (189.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1980 Porsche 928 S 4.7L V8 (189.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.2 secs, this made the Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp as fast as the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (6.00 secs). This Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp is also faster than the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the and the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 350Z and the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop

When talking about the performance of the Nissan 350Z on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.43 secs @ 94.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs), the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (14.37 secs), and the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack (14.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 350Z equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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2006 350Z Rivals List.

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