2009 NISSAN 350Z ROADSTER MAINTAINS ITS POSITION AS THE AFFORDABLE OPEN-AIR SPORTS CAR OF CHOICE

The 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster continues to offer sports car lovers high-performance excitement and a dynamic driving experience. For 2009, three models are available: 350Z Roadster Enthusiast, Touring and Grand Touring. Each comes equipped with a standard VQ35HR3.5-liter V6 producing 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque and a choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Revisions for 2009 include one new exterior color – Moonlight White (replaces Pikes Peak White).
“Ever since its introduction, the 350Z Roadster has maintained its status as the premier, affordable open-air sports car for top-down driving enthusiasts – offering an exceptional combination of performance, quality, heritage and value,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “With its stylish design, easy-to-operate convertible top design, powerful V6 and responsive chassis and brakes, the 350Z Roadster attracts attention wherever it goes – or stops.”
The Z® Roadster features a power-operated soft top with heated glass rear window, which transforms from top-up to top-down in about 20 seconds. The top stows compactly under a lightweight, powered tonneau cover, completely hiding the top when down. The three-lock, single latch system provides a secure seal, while also making the opening and closing process easier.
Numerous structural reinforcements were incorporated to strengthen the Z® Roadster unibody (versus the 350Z Coupe), including a center floor V-shaped cross bar connecting the side sills and a front A-shaped cross bar reinforcing the front end. Additional reinforcement was added at the door openings and to the seating area connecting the sides to the floor structure to help enhance rigidity.

The 2009 350Z Roadster Enthusiast model features include power seats, power-operated soft top and tonneau, rear wind deflector, 18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a choice of 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags and more.
The 350Z Roadster Touring model features a 7-speaker Bose® audio system with 6-disc CD changer and heated, leather-appointed seats. The 350Z Roadster Grand Touring model adds Brembo brakes and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
Two options are available on the 2009 350Z Roadster: a DVD-based navigation system with 7.0-inch LCD display (Touring and Grand Touring models only) and a grey top, which substitutes for the standard black top (Touring model only).