Engine

ENGINE – VQ35DE – VQ35HR

The 350Z features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout which is the standard recipe for a well-handling sports car. Between the front wheels sits a Nissan VQ35DE 3.5L V6 engine (VQ35HR in late models), capable of producing between 287-300 horsepower and 260-274 lb-ft of torque. In addition to having a sizable amount of power, the 350Z is also light, weighing in at around 3,200 lbs. While the 350Z provides pretty impressive performance from the factory, very few 350Z owners keep them in stock form. That’s likely because there are too many tempting performance-enhancing parts out there for them these days. In the 20 years since the 350Z’s release, it has become a favorite in multiple enthusiast communities and has huge aftermarket support. The massive aftermarket community surrounding the 350Z can make modifying one a bit daunting. It’s a choice overload type of situation. The most straightforward modifications you can throw on the car are coilovers or lowering springs, cold air intakes, and exhaust systems.