2003-2008 Nissan 350Z: Year-to-Year Changes

2004 Nissan 350Z: A two-passenger Roadster (convertible) joined the 350Z coupe for 2004. Offered only in Enthusiast and Touring trim, the convertible had a power cloth top with a heated glass rear window. A rigid tonneau cover and a wind deflector were included. Optional ventilated-net seat inserts were exclusive to the Touring convertible. All 350Zs shared identical suspension settings. Torso side airbags were standard on the Touring convertible, and optional on all other Zs. Satellite radio was a new Touring option. At midyear, a 35th Anniversary Edition debuted with a 300-horsepower engine and unique wheels.

2005 Nissan 350Z: Little changed this year, except for a newly standard tire-pressure monitor. All Zs now had heated mirrors and manual driver-seat height adjustment.

2006 Nissan 350Z: Appearance and features were revised for 2006, and a Grand Touring model debuted in both coupe and convertible form. All manual-transmission models now held a 300-horsepower engine. Gauges and climate controls were restyled, and LED taillamps installed. All models gained standard bi-xenon headlights and speed-sensitive power steering. Base, Enthusiast, and Touring models rode on 18-inch wheels, but 19-inch tires were now standard on Track and Grand Touring coupe. The Performance model was dropped. Torso front side airbags were standard for Touring and Grand Touring models, and optional otherwise. A navigation system and satellite radio were optional only on Touring/Grand Touring Zs.

2007 Nissan 350Z: This sporty car gets more power and subtle exterior styling changes for 2007. All models have a 306-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine. It replaces a pair of 3.5-liter V6 engines of 287 and 300 hp. All models have revised front-end appearance.

2008 Nissan 350Z: The 2008 Nissan 350Z lineup gained a new sport-themed, NISMO model. The NISMO coupe featured unique exterior styling, specific suspension tuning, Brembo-brand brakes, forged-alloy wheels, and specific exhaust tuning.