Nissan Once Again Number 2 Among Japanese Automakers
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| The upcoming 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster will debut at the New York International Auto Show in April. (Photo: Nissan) |
Hot on the heals of regaining the number two spot among Japan's Big 5 automakers, Nissan has announced a new convertible model to spice up its model range even further. The 350Z Roadster, available this summer as a 2004 model, sports a power-operated fabric top with a glass rear window. The latter feature allows fitment of a rear window defroster making the new convertible an all season car, especially important in Canada.
Expected to debut at the New York International Auto Show in April, the 350Z Roadster will offer the same award winning VQ 3.5-L V6 that powers the coupe version, making the car capable of a 5.5-second 0 to 100 km/h time. While the drop top might be slightly heavier due to increased body stiffening materials it should still perform at the top range of its peers, both in acceleration and handling. Notable styling features include a unique automatically actuated double-bubble tonneau cover, much more convenient and attractive that vinyl snap on covers, and twin roll hoops necessary for rollover protection.
