Differences between the 3 different 350z engines

[undecided]

You have to remember also that the electric seats are higher than the manual adjust seats... because of all the gubbins underneath...

 

You sit much lower on the manual seats... I checked it with LeTanks Zed and Mine...

 

I sit ON the car and he sit IN the car, and he's taller than me....

 

 

ah, ok maybe that'll make a difference. It was a GT I test drove.

[Nigelp]

Just wanted to add thanks for this thread, I was unsure what engine was in my 06 Roadster, but as it has the revised interior, I`m guessing its the 296HP version. Not that it makes the slightest difference, I have bought the car already, but its always nice to know.

[Beavis]

Just wanted to add thanks for this thread, I was unsure what engine was in my 06 Roadster, but as it has the revised interior, I`m guessing its the 296HP version. Not that it makes the slightest difference, I have bought the car already, but its always nice to know.

 

That is correct you have the 296bhp engine.

[Ebized]

Having had a ZED with a 276 engine and now one with a 296 engine there is some loss of low down torque with the latter, but offset by the fun factor of a few more revs at the top end before the limiter kicks in. Really not much difference in overall performance IMO.

 

As regards the oil consumption issue I used 0.5 of a litre in 6500 miles - I ran the engine in as advised in the owner's manual and having had the previous ZED, I new what was to come and did the patient bit. I do wonder if some owner's can't wait to give it some beans and that is why their oil consumption has not been to good?

 

Always concerns me when buying a second had car is how it was treated in its early days - you only find out after a period of ownership but there's no doubt that the ZED engine is fundamenatlly very strong so you shouldn't be too worried

[polarbear]

No problems with oil consumption here on MY07 after 5000 miles. A couple of 1/2 litre top-ups in the first couple of thousand miles and then nothing. I wouldn't worry about the red line (7500 on the MY07 btw) as you are past max power and torque well before then anyway. Don't forget this isn't a low torque S2000 or other 2 litre fizz bomb but a real V6

[Beavis]

Having had a ZED with a 276 engine and now one with a 296 engine there is some loss of low down torque with the latter, but offset by the fun factor of a few more revs at the top end before the limiter kicks in. Really not much difference in overall performance IMO.

 

As regards the oil consumption issue I used 0.5 of a litre in 6500 miles - I ran the engine in as advised in the owner's manual and having had the previous ZED, I new what was to come and did the patient bit. I do wonder if some owner's can't wait to give it some beans and that is why their oil consumption has not been to good?

 

Always concerns me when buying a second had car is how it was treated in its early days - you only find out after a period of ownership but there's no doubt that the ZED engine is fundamenatlly very strong so you shouldn't be too worried

 

Mine used a bit of oil in its early age then almost stopped from the 8000 mile point. I think they do use a bit in the first few thousand miles then settle down. Mine as never been ragged either.

[Emperor Ming]

Early import so 'low' 276 bhp engine. Uses NO oil and has 30+ K on the clock.

Reasonable grunt and nice revs.

If i am honest it does feel as if it wants to rev a little more but there is more push changing up anyway.

I would guess that if all three models did a standing 1/4 mile there would be next to nothing in it.

Torque = easy drive

Revs = involved drive

Take your pick.

Lastly

None of the models are shy of either in the real world

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