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Fifth generation · Z33 (350Z) · 2003–2008

2005Nissan Z

The Z revival — a back-to-basics, front-mid-engine coupe and roadster on the FM platform with the 3.5L VQ35 V6, returning after a six-year US absence.

Fifth generation · Z33 (350Z)

2005 Nissan 350Z (Z33) — front three-quarter view

Photo: “2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster in Carbon Silver, Front Left, 08-14-2022” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
3offered3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp / 274 lb-ft) → 3.5-liter VQ35DE RevUp naturally aspirated V6 (300 hp)
Top output
300hp3.5-liter VQ35DE RevUp naturally aspirated V6 (300 hp)

Body stylesTwo-seat fastback coupe · Two-seat Roadster

Start here

What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2005 Nissan Z model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Complete, source-verified lineup

Find your exact 2005 Z

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

14factory configurations
Verified complete for the U.S.-marketHow this lineup was verified

We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for Factory coupe/Roadster grades and transmission pairings, including the model-year named special edition where offered; ordinary color/accessory options do not create extra versions. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-07 from Nissan — 2005 350Z Coupe U.S. factory price and transmission matrix, Nissan — 2005 350Z Roadster model and transmission record, Nissan North America — 2005 35th Anniversary and Track engine announcement (preserved press release).

14versions shown
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp / 274 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Touring Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Touring Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe35th Anniversary Edition

Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE RevUp naturally aspirated V6 (300 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe35th Anniversary Edition

Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Performance Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp / 274 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 350Z Track Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE RevUp naturally aspirated V6 (300 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible

Nissan 350Z Roadster Enthusiast Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible

Nissan 350Z Roadster Enthusiast Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible

Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible

Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible

Nissan 350Z Roadster Grand Touring Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive convertible
Engine
3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version

The 2005 model year

Overview

Nissan's 2005 U.S. 350Z range expanded around the 35th Anniversary Edition and a higher-output 300-hp VQ35DE RevUp for the manual 35th Anniversary Edition and Track coupe. Base, Enthusiast, Performance and Touring coupes retained 287 hp, as did every automatic, and the Roadster lineup added a manual-only Grand Touring grade.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp / 274 lb-ft)287 hp
  • 3.5-liter VQ35DE naturally aspirated V6 (287 hp)287 hp
  • 3.5-liter VQ35DE RevUp naturally aspirated V6 (300 hp)300 hp
Body styles
Two-seat fastback coupe, Two-seat Roadster

Year over year

What changed

  • The 35th Anniversary Edition paired its six-speed manual with the 300-hp engine or its five-speed automatic with 287 hp; the manual-only Track also gained the 300-hp engine. Other manual coupe grades retained 287 hp.
  • A Grand Touring Roadster joined as a six-speed-manual configuration in Nissan's model record.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • Nissan's exact-year U.S. records identify 14 distinct body, grade, edition, and transmission configurations.
  • Paint colors and dealer accessories are not counted as separate factory configurations.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Confirm the exact 2005 trim, body style, engine specification, and transmission before selecting service parts.
  • Coupe, Roadster, standard-output, higher-output, and NISMO hardware have configuration-specific fitment.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2005 Z on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2005 Nissan Z. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
3
Fitment-scoped
4
Exact references
1

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Nissan's severe-driving interval is 3,750 miles or 3 months.

    Applies to: 2005 · United States

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Standard driving conditions; whichever comes first.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2005 350Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2005 · United States

    Published interval: 105,000 mi / 84 months · Standard and severe driving schedules.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2005 350Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    First replacement at 60,000 miles/48 months; then every 30,000 miles/24 months.

    Applies to: 2005 · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 48 months · Initial replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2005 350Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

  • Engine oil and air filters — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin B1400 / PA2135

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish service intervals or a complete maintenance schedule. The catalog marks the fuel-filter position N/S, so no fuel-filter order link is shown.

    Applies to: 2005 · VQ35 · United States · Confirm the engine and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 450, Nissan 2005 350Z V6 row · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Nissan — 2005 350Z Coupe U.S. factory price and transmission matrix
  2. Nissan North America — 2005 35th Anniversary and Track engine announcement (preserved press release)
  3. Nissan — 2005 350Z Roadster model and transmission record

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