Nissan 350Z 0–60 Times
The Nissan 350Z 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Nissan 350Z is the 2007 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 104.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Nissan 350Z is the 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe, which took 6.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 20 verified production tests of the Nissan 350Z, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.62 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.15 seconds at 100.51 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Nissan 350Z, led by the 2003 Nissan 350Z GReddy Performance Coupe at 4.61 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 5.20sec 2007 Enthusiast Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 5.62sec Across 20 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.61sec 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 14.15sec @ 100.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.10sec 2004 Touring Coupe
Across 20 verified production runs, the Nissan 350Z ranges from 5.20 to 6.10 seconds 0–60, with a 5.62-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Nissan 350Z Performance Overview
Defined in this dataset by the Z33 generation and a compact 2003 to 2008 production run, the Nissan 350Z is represented here across 21 verified tests spanning all six model years. Performance centers on gasoline V6 power, beginning with the VQ35DE and later adding the revised VQ35HR, with tested output ranging from 287 to 306 hp. Most examples are naturally aspirated, though the data also includes a twin-turbocharged GReddy Performance Coupe that sets the outer edge of the range.
Chronologically, the earliest benchmark is also the quickest: the 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe reached 0-60 mph in 4.61 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 12.79 seconds at 106.53 mph, establishing the fastest figures recorded for the model. Mainstream early trims sat higher, including the 2004 Touring Coupe at 6.1 seconds to 60 mph and the 2003 Touring Roadster at 5.8 seconds. Mid-cycle cars narrowed that spread, with the 2005 Track Coupe posting 5.3 seconds and the 2007 NISMO Coupe recording 5.0 seconds.
As it stands today in the full Z33 record, the 350Z covers a 0-60 range from 4.61 to 6.1 seconds, averages 5.57 seconds to 60 mph and 14.09 seconds in the quarter-mile, and remains a gasoline-only performance coupe and roadster line defined by VQ35 evolution rather than powertrain diversification.
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Nissan 350Z 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| Z33 | 2003–2008 | 5.62s | 5.20s — 2007 Enthusiast Coupe | 20 | The Z33 generation (2003–2008) averaged 5.62 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2007 Enthusiast Coupe at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 287 to 306 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
Z33 2003–2008
Avg 0–60 5.62s
Fastest 5.20s
Tests 20
2007 Enthusiast Coupe
The Z33 generation (2003–2008) averaged 5.62 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2007 Enthusiast Coupe at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 287 to 306 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Nissan 350Z 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
20 production tests + 1 modified · 6 years ▾
2008 Nissan 350Z
1 production run Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Production Tests 1
#03
2008 Nissan 350Z NISMO Coupe
5.30sec 0–60
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 306 hp
- Torque
- 268 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,371 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Tuner
- NISMO
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 20 production runs
How we verify Nissan 350Z performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan 350Z trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan 350Z 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Nissan 350Z performance FAQs
10 questions The 2008 Nissan 350Z NISMO Coupe runs 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds at 102.3 mph. That version uses the 306-hp, 268-lb-ft VQ35HR V6, rear-wheel drive, and has a recorded curb weight of 3,371 pounds.
The quickest 350Z on record is the 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe at 4.61 seconds from 0-60. It is not a stock car, though; its modification status is heavily modified. That same build also holds the quickest quarter-mile result for a 350Z, running 12.79 seconds at 106.53 mph.
The fastest stock 350Z on record reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. That time was set by a 2007 Enthusiast Coupe. A 350Z NISMO Coupe also matches that 5.2-second benchmark in recorded runs, making 5.2 seconds the stock performance ceiling for the model.
Across 21 recorded 350Z tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.57 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 14.09 seconds at 100.8 mph. Recorded runs range from a quickest 4.61 seconds for a heavily modified car to a slowest 6.1 seconds for a 2004 Touring Coupe.
The Z33-generation Nissan 350Z, sold from 2003 to 2008, averages 5.57 seconds from 0-60 across 21 recorded tests. The quickest Z33 run is 4.61 seconds from the 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe. Power outputs in recorded examples range from 287 to 306 horsepower, with gasoline powertrains only.
The fastest Z33 350Z on record is the 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 4.61 seconds. That makes it the quickest Z33 overall. If you only want stock or production cars, the quickest Z33 benchmark is 5.2 seconds, achieved by the 2007 Enthusiast Coupe and also matched by a NISMO Coupe.
The Enthusiast Coupe is slightly quicker on average. Across recorded runs, the Enthusiast Coupe averages 5.47 seconds to 60 mph, while the Track Coupe averages 5.54 seconds. The best Enthusiast Coupe run is 5.2 seconds, compared with 5.3 seconds for the best Track Coupe result.
The NISMO Coupe has the edge in recorded testing. The NISMO averages 5.25 seconds from 0-60, while the Track Coupe averages 5.54 seconds. Best runs also favor the NISMO, at 5.2 seconds versus 5.3 seconds for the Track Coupe, making the NISMO the quicker trim in both average and peak results.
Recorded results show the roadster trims are generally slower. The Touring Roadster averages 5.73 seconds from 0-60, and the Enthusiast Roadster averages 5.75 seconds. Comparable coupe trims post stronger numbers, including the Enthusiast Coupe at 5.47 seconds average and the Track Coupe at 5.54 seconds average.
Across 21 recorded tests, the Nissan 350Z averages 14.09 seconds in the quarter-mile at 100.8 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 12.79 seconds at 106.53 mph from the heavily modified 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe. For the 2008 350Z NISMO Coupe, the recorded quarter-mile time is 13.7 seconds at 102.3 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan 350Z can do, not a single marketing claim.
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