2004 Nissan 350Z, Z Roadster Enthusiast, Touring, VQ35DE - Review ...
A convertible called the Z Roadster has joined the lineup for 2004, adding the joy of open-air motoring to the mix. The Z Roadster's chassis gives up almost none of the solidity that characterizes the coupe. The Z Roadster feels as rigid as a prototype racer's and tighter, in fact, than some higher priced soft tops. With the Click for a larger 2004 Nissan 350Z picture top up, the look is traditional coupe, in profile giving no hint of its transitory nature. Top down, there's a hint of the Porsche Speedster's high-waisted, bustle back end. The coupe, introduced as an all-new model for 2003, continues without changes. Coupe or roadster, the Nissan 350Z is as responsive as a hungry cheetah, with racecar handling, rear-wheel drive, and thrilling acceleration performance. The suspension keeps the tires glued to the road through fast chicanes. Bounce over the curbs like Michael Schumacher and the Z will hold its line. All 350Zs get the same sports suspension and Nissan's superb VQ35DE V6 engine, which punches out 287 horsepower and strong torque. It comes standard with racy hardware: a six-speed manual gearbox, carbon-fiber driveshaft, drive-by-wire throttle, anti-lock discs vented front and rear with electronic brake-force Click for a larger 2004 Nissan 350Z picture distribution.