Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 21 recorded runs

Nissan 350Z 0–60 Times

The Nissan 350Z 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 21 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan 350Z is the 2003 Nissan 350Z GReddy Performance Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.79 seconds at 106.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Nissan 350Z is the 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe, which took 6.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Nissan 350Z tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.57 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.09 seconds at 100.79 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.6sec 2003 GReddy Performance Coupe
Average 0–60 5.57sec Across 21 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.09sec @ 100.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.1sec 2004 Touring Coupe
2008 Nissan 350Z

Across 21 verified runs, the Nissan 350Z ranges from 4.6 to 6.1 seconds 0–60, with a 5.57-second average.

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Nissan 350Z 0–60 times by model year

21 tests · 6 years

2008

Nissan 350Z · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2008 Nissan 350Z NISMO Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.3 mph
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
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#4 of 21
2008 Nissan 350Z NISMO Coupe

2007

Nissan 350Z · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.75 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2007 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 21
2007 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe
#03
2007 Nissan 350Z NISMO Coupe
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 21
2007 Nissan 350Z NISMO Coupe

2006

Nissan 350Z · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#11
2006 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.7 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.7 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 18.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 21
2006 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster

2005

Nissan 350Z · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#10
2005 Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition Coupe
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 101.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
101.8 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 14.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#10 of 21
2005 Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition Coupe
#16
2005 Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition Coupe
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#16 of 21
2005 Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition Coupe
#17
2005 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring Roadster
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 98.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
98.2 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 21
2005 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring Roadster

2004

Nissan 350Z · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.25 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#05
2004 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.77s ¼ mi @ 100.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.77 sec
Trap Speed
100.9 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
#07
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 102.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
102.2 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe
#08
2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster
#12
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Roadster
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 99.6 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
99.6 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#12 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Roadster
#18
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Roadster
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 99.6 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
99.6 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 17.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Roadster
#20
2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#20 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster
#21
2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#21 of 21
2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe

2003

Nissan 350Z · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.49 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#01
2003 Nissan 350Z GReddy Performance Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.79s ¼ mi @ 106.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.61 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.79 sec
Trap Speed
106.5 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z GReddy Performance Coupe
#06
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
#09
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 101.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
101.2 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
#13
2003 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe
#14
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 26.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#14 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
#15
2003 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.02s ¼ mi @ 101.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.72 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.02 sec
Trap Speed
101.9 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#15 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe
#19
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 99.7 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
99.7 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#19 of 21
2003 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe

How we verify Nissan 350Z performance data

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 faster
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Nissan 350Z performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Nissan 350Z on record is the 2003 Nissan 350Z GReddy Performance Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.79 seconds at 106.5 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan 350Z is the 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Coupe, which takes 6.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 21 verified runs, a Nissan 350Z reaches 60 mph in 5.57 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.09 seconds at roughly 100.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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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