Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33). 2002–9 (prod. 236,182 coupé). 3-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 3498 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Styled by Nissan’s La Jolla, Calif. design centre, fifth-generation Z featured the VQ35DE V6, replaced later by the VQ35HR. Japanese models somewhat soft; export models (350Z) sharpened up with Porsche Boxster (986) as the benchmark. The result was excellent handling and brakes, and it was particular well priced in some markets. Some poorer interior materials. Roadster from 2003; 35th anniversary model in 2005; bored-out NISMO racing version from 2007. Coupé deleted at the end of 2008.

Manufacturing locations: Oppama, Kanagawa, Japan; Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan

Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Fairlady | Predecessor: Nissan Fairlady Z (Z32) | Successor: Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34)