Motor Trend Road
test of 350Z (Touring with 6 spd MT)
Sept.
2002
5.49
sec.
13.58
sec.
13.95 @
102.25 mph
60-0
115 ft.
.88g
Road & Track Road
test of 300ZX TT
(5 spd
MT)
Feb.
1994
6.0
sec.
14.2
sec.
14.4
@
97 mph
60-0
124 ft.
.87g
Car and Driver Road
test of 300ZX TT
(5 spd
MT)
Feb. 1992
5.0 sec.
na
13.7
seconds
60-0
116 ft.
na
The new 350Z may not have
twin turbos like the previous generation 300ZX but it looks like this
normally aspirated engine car will out-perform it for a whole lot
less. The new Z's VQ35DE engine produces 287 bhp @ 6200 rpm and
cranks out 274 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm.
As the performance numbers trickle in, the new 350Z is proving to be
a impressive sports car beating out cars costing thousands more.
Stay tuned for more performance tests as they are released!