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] This seems to be a minor mid-life facelift.
] This seems to be a minor mid-life facelift. Nissan said:2006 350Z Makes Z® Convention Debut
For the 2006 model year, the 350Z receives its first comprehensive updating since it was introduced three years ago. The new 2006 Z® features a revised front end appearance, enhanced interior, LED taillights, a new vehicle speed-sensitive power steering system, refined optional navigation system and available lightweight 18-inch front/19-inch rear 5-spoke forged aluminum-alloy wheels (Track Coupe and Grand Touring Coupe only).
For 2006, the 350Z is again available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models – five for the Coupe, including a new Grand Touring model, and three for the Roadster (including a new Grand Touring automatic transmission version).
Other enhancements for 2006 include standard 18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels (except Track and Grand Touring Coupe models), increased brake rotor size for non-Brembo® models, standard bi-xenon (low and high beam) headlights, and mp3 CD capability for the available Bose® audio system. Three new exterior colors (eight total) are available for 2006: Silver Alloy, Magnetic Black, and Interlagos Fire.
Every 2006 350Z® comes with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 300 horsepower* and 260 lb-ft torque when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, or 287 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque for all 5-speed automatic transmission models. Grand Touring models include Brembo brakes, rear spoiler (plus front spoiler on Coupe) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
The 2006 350Z is being shown publicly for the first time August 15 – 19, 2005 at the Z Car Convention where more than 500 Z® owners are expected to attend with their vehicles, most of which have been meticulously restored or modified. This year’s Z Convention is sponsored by the Z-Car Clubs of New York, including chapters in Rochester, Syracuse and Albany.
Highlights of this year’s gathering of Nissan and Datsun Z® owners from around the world include a track day at the historic Watkins Glen Road Course, an autocross competition, car show and an appearance by Yutaka Katayama, the 95-year old “father of the Z®” who is making his annual appearance at the event.
Katayama, who is known by Z® enthusiasts as “Mr. K,” served as the first president of Nissan Motor Corporation in the U.S.A. and was a driving force in bringing the original 1970 Datsun 240Z to the United States.
