The Nissan 350Z Was The Revival Of A Legend

[@nickz4993]

People call the Z32 the last true Z car, but I believe the 350Z is the truest to the original car's philosophy

[@caribbeangtr8077]

Ammmm, that would be the 300ZX twin turbo sir. Closest thing to a Skyline GTR.

[@mybrotherjames8579]

Z32 got big and expensive. It’s, imo, one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I had a 91 pearl white 2+2(I had 2 kids at the time) and it was ❤. The z33 was a return to the every man’s sports car. It has styling that makes it instantly recognizable and great performance for the 25k you could get one for new. A true z car.

[@wingspantt]

@@caribbeangtr8077 The Z32 is an amazing car, but it's not like the 240Z at all. It's more like a top-of-the-line GT car

[@andrew3thou]

Wtf lol. We're talking the 240z not​ the skyline.... @@caribbeangtr8077

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

​@@wingspantttrue but that's probably where the Z car line should have stayed as the S chassis line was the new entry level sports car. We're pretty much back to the Z being a GT car currently with the new Z.

[@wingspantt]

This video is criminally underviewed for how much effort went into it.

[@Barchetta]

Thank you. I hope it will pick up soon.

[@wingspantt]

@@Barchetta I would recommend maybe changing the thumbnails to make it look more like a documentary as the way it looks now might feel lighter than it is

[@Barchetta]

I never considered that. I appreciate that.

[@davetheskyguy]

I was the marketing analyst on the 350Z launch team...I even named a few of the colors. Lot's of great stories...such as the time Dr. Phil asked me to try and get his Z off a container ship during a port strike. I had the keys to and scheduled all pre-pro vehicles, it was like being a god. Good to see Ajay featured, we reconnected recently.

[@PotentialGaming]

that’s awesome what Colors did you name?

[@jacquesc3166]

DId you name AX6 Redline by any chance? Always wondered if it was inspired by Porsche's Guards Red or Ferrari's Rosso Corsa. My '07 AX6 roadster with 68K miles still has 99% of the original 3-coat paint, front fascia has some wear & tear...

[@davetheskyguy]

@@jacquesc3166 Yes I did. My dad (who worked at Ford on the original 64.5 Mustang launch) had recently been to Pikes Peak, and that helped inspire me on the overall naming convention...hence Pikes Peak White. For Redline, didn't come from Porsche/Ferrari, a little bit simpler...I had been talking with the engineers and one of them had said "This engine is happy at the redline"...and there it was. While we did benchmark the heck out of Porsche, we were trying to beat them, not to be them.

[@davetheskyguy]

@@PotentialGaming Redline, Pikes Peak White, Brickyard, Daytona Blue, Silverstone. I do not lay claim to Chrome Silver, Super Black or Ultra Yellow lol.

[@TheRealCCSmith]

A few years ago, I wanted something cheap, but fun, to drive on my daily 60-mile commute. I bought a clean, low mileage 350Z , I'm still driving it EVERY day and I absolutely love that car! My F150 hasn't been started in a while 😂

[@redline350zHR]

Awesome. I bought my 08 350z 7 months ago & put 14k+ miles on it since ✌️ love these cars

[@ppatel8774]

❤😂

[@1Lakeman1]

I had the 280zx and now own the 07 350z w/turbo, Nismo wing, adjustable coil overs, race intakes, UpRev tune,etc..Fun car!!😊

[@graphixkillzzz]

350z my favorite looking car of all time 🥹🥰

[@solocamo3654]

As a G37 owner I can only say thank you to this man (and his team's efforts).

[@V35_Obsidian]

Amazing video, the G35 and 350z are two amazing feats of engineering.

[@anydaynow01]

Definitely and especially for the price! Their aftermarket support are some of the best also like SPL Parts and Öhlins suspension upgrades. I wasn't a huge fan of the Z rear though which is why I went the G route.

[@V35_Obsidian]

@@anydaynow01 couldn’t agree more, both the g and z are an excellent chassis that respond extremely well to mods. It’s like an e46 with better suspension geometry and better reliability

[@jaypalo]

@@V35_Obsidianand a subframe that doesn’t crack 😝

[@J.Wick.]

I've long thought the 350Z is/will be a future classic. I think it's lines are just so classic. The 370, and the new Z both look good. But they don't compare to the 350, despite being not all that different. I always thought the G Coupe was the one to get. Wanted one of those soooo bad in 2004/2005 when they released. That was the hottest thing on 4 wheels to me, $ repective. I still see many 350z/G35s on the road today.

[@TopSecretVid]

Still loving my 2008 350z Nismo..got it in 2011..

[@wildcard4779]

One of the best car documentary’s I seen by far

[@TopSecretVid]

Love my 2008 350z Nismo. And I loved both of my 1981 280ZX’s…

[@dejoreljackson1787]

Phenomenal video as usual. Please please please do a Z31 video! It’s my favorite car of all time, no one has done a comprehensive video on one, and in lots of ways it was the first modern Z. You’ll make a lot of us in the modest but mighty Z31 community absolutely flip! Don’t you want to be a here?

[@josephcrawford2275]

My disappointment when he went straight from 280z to z32

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

The S130 video covers the Z31 as well.

[@wj6107]

Love to see you covering more modern Japanese legends! Thanks for the continued uploads

[@Barchetta]

THANK YOU! Enjoy.

[@TurboV8boi]

I just bought a 03' 350z base model in 2024. Pray for me.

[@Barchetta]

🙏

[@Francisco-Danconia]

🙏

[@Vgk36]

I just picked mine up last week. Wv2 paint 6 speed base. Coming from BMWs e36/e90/E46.

[@TurboV8boi]

@@Vgk36 i put a ton on time in money in mine already.... I'm trying to supercharge it now lol

[@Vgk36]

@@TurboV8boi mid mount turbo . Would be sick

[@mickey2ky]

first time watcher. im surprised it doesn't have more viewers. I enjoyed it with abetter and smoke on my bday alone before ppl come over. thanks for the hard work and research friend :p

[@Barchetta]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@mickey2ky]

@@Barchetta not a lot comin so I’m probably sitting by the fire with my MacBook watching more. I can’t believe that was there model first though understandable for the time. The only old future car was the mustang when it brought the old back lol but the 350 has issues still lol I drifted one at a venue back in the day and it over heated. Prob the owner issues but yeh hahaha

[@mickey2ky]

this content is worth having a team its that good

[@KyrosTheWolf]

"Sports cars were hanging on by a thread in the 90s" Kinda laughable to hear when you look at the car industry today. Only a few 2 door coupes left, most are crappy SUVs and crossovers

[@dejoreljackson1787]

I believe we’re on the verge of a comeback yet again. Can’t keep fun down

[@upbeattvraw-hiphop8242]

At least the Prelude is coming back. Toyota is bringing back the Celica and a few other sports cars so they are making a comeback

[@SpideySensei72]

Sometimes it amazes me I paid over $30k for mine brand new back in '05 and the new ones are selling for over double that right now with dealer markup.

[@TopSecretVid]

1:26 Had this same exact color combo…boy I miss that car. So much fun to drive and that straight six is soooo smooth!

[@batugul6952]

Well I desperately need a r35 video now. Great video as always

[@CXMUGA]

youve done it once again.

[@Barchetta]

Your support is much appreciated!

[@350Zquicksilver]

Great presentation! I saw the brown prototype in person and was disappointed. When I saw the production version in person at the Chicago auto show I decided I must own it. Especially after seeing THE RUN... filmed in Prague. It was a blast to own in 04! I still get compliments today 20 years later. Other than the original Z, the 350Z still looks the most unique and original. The other models are to close to their prior models. The 300 in the 90's was probably second runner for originality. The 400 is a great blend of them all. Long Live the Z!

[@danvandal4127]

Sweet! Keep 'em coming.

[@turbo108]

350z is a legend and it will always be a legend

[@stanislavmancal]

Once again great job, thank you!!

[@Barchetta]

Thank you. More on the way

[@hartsickdisciple]

The 350z was a return to the original Z recipe and relative market position. The ZX cars had gone upmarket and become very expensive & complex. The 350 and 370z are much more true to the original Z recipe.

[@Motley-Croo]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@robvision3888]

Fact check. The VQ engine was developed by Nissan Engineers in the early late 1980’s-1990’s and released for production in 1994 in their Infiniti models. Renault and Nissan didn’t merge until 1999. Nissan gave the VQ to Renault to put in their Renault Espace

[@rampar77]

The stopper for me on the 350Z was 2 carryon luggage would not fitted in the rear cargo area because of the cross bar in the middle. The designer never thought about the Z car as a daily driver and touring car on long trip. The luggage would fit in the trunk of G35 but it was more than I could afford. The real down side was the coupe had seen its days.

[@Mangerously]

33:40 I find the seating position works perfectly for me and feels amazing to drive but its all personal opinion

[@RacingHeartMedia]

As someone who has a 5th gen Maxima the VQ35 motor is great

[@tylertwotoms9640]

although it was a short iteration the 2007 to 2009 model year (soft top only) were honestly imo perfection there was nothing more to add to the Z than boost, the HR in Full Bolt ons form is able to get 340-350WHP on E85 extracting 100HP per liter at not just the crank but the wheels, at the crank the car is exceeding 100hp per liter, there are MANY HRs running 340-350RWHP very very impressive for what people would call "just" a V6 .... Hell of a lot more impressive than dodges pentastarts which relied on a short gear ratio of 8 gears just to achieve slower speeds than a Jatco 5at or 6MT on fbo

[@jacquesc3166]

All I got on my '07 GT roadster is drop-in aFe filters, 68K miles and full stock exhaust... came from a FBO DE (06, 5AT; Admin, NWP, Motordyne, shorties, Borla, Uprev) which I owned between 2013-2020, and this HR in stock form seems torquier everywhere despite being heavier than the coupe I had. I can't imagine going FBO & Uprev tune, she'd be a screamer and I might need ear plugs.

[@joegott9391]

August 2004, it was my runner up choice. Ended up with a 7 yr old 97' C5 instead

[@heilong79]

So funny that Motortrend gave that years ward to the RX8 and now look how that car is regarded.

[@noelsaw]

Thanks!

[@Barchetta]

This is incredibly generous. Thank you.

[@NMRH258]

18:28 This is one of the main reasons why I dislike the new 2023 Nissan Z (RZ34). I don't think the retro/throwback homage will age gracefully or stand out on its own stylistically.

[@LethalJizzle]

I love my 350z and I'm glad to see Nissan do well, but what they did to Ghosn means i probably wont buy a new Nissan product. At least all the bits i get for the car are aftermarket

[@jonathanrigley981]

You completely overlooked the Z31... One of the best selling and arguably one of the most important generations of the Z, basically the grandfather of the modern Z

[@joshuasutton4043]

Yes it was love my 370z

[@xrpripple6549]

350z owner here!!

[@chillglobe]

I really like 350’s design more than the 370

[@Wolffhardtt]

Thank god they took EU out of the design, that was disgusting.

[@Voltedge89]

At 24:22 the horizontal light seems to be in place in the year 2023, I think with some modifications it would make it look beautiful, Porsche is doing it now.

[@z33_dave23]

Surprised that the Nismo 380RS wasn't covered

[@Barchetta]

True. I really should have included that one.

[@kk-hu2bp]

Some of the 350z prototypes pretty remind me a modern z actually

[@lomtiptak9519]

I hope this video doesn’t affect the Z33 market too much

[@allanhmann5392]

What happened to the z31 300zx

[@nova12332]

Do alfa romeo 4c next!

[@lseguel]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Barchetta]

Thank you

[@adamk1413]

Gtr next

[@delrey-p]

Penchal studied at Coventry University?

[@willyhwang1059]

Completely skipped Z31? unforgivable.

[@nickz4993]

It's in the 280zx video

[@dejoreljackson1787]

I’m hoping it gets its own video one day. It was a very important car in the history of the Z car. And its star is finally on the rise.

[@solocamo3654]

People complain about the VQ engine note and then praise Rotaries acting as if they sound good absolutely astonish me.

[@RacingHeartMedia]

But rotaries do sound good though…..VQ need it’s exhaust setup a certain way to sound good

[@scottcolpitts8521]

It's all the ass holes that straight pipe them with out resonators and then rev the bag off em. They sound decent with the right exhaust set up.

[@solocamo3654]

@@RacingHeartMedia That is true for both motors.

[@LethalJizzle]

I went from an RX8 to a 350z so I think they both sound amazing. I don't understand hating on exhaust notes, it means an engine is running and that's a good thing... especially in the case of the Mazda as there's no guarantee it will haha

[@1MADZ]

Gs nah........ Z . Z has the history all others wanna b

[@Drifyre]

Lmao completely skipped z31.

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

This video is terrible, from the narrator basically sucking the Johnson of Nissan to calling a reflector a turn signal and giving his own opinion on what the styles of the early design were, it makes sense that this video has less than 35,000 views....

[@caribbeangtr8077]

This car was a backwards step, because there were 2 great generations of turbocharged cars since the 240,260,and 280. Then you go with a normally aspirated car? I'm so glad Nissan came to their senses and made this (400)Z once again turbocharged, and at an affordable price. Everything works better with turbo.😊

[@xXYannuschXx]

Except the turbo lag. Its anoying how every car these days has a turbo engine. Give me a big displacement and/or high reving NA.

[@caribbeangtr8077]

@@xXYannuschXx To each his own; turbo lag is for a few seconds before it lets everyone eat dust.😀

[@xXYannuschXx]

@@caribbeangtr8077 Yeah but thats not really the point of a sports car. Its to be fun and I would rather have a really snappy engine then more power (honestly 280hp is more then enough power for public roads)

[@beniciobaeza]

The market says otherwise. The new Z was a flop and “affordable” is relative. The base trim I suppose, but the desirable performance trim is 10k more. The market has plenty of other (better) options in that price range. Which is why these have been a hard sell. Turbocharged engines meant increased stress and complexity. Just look at how complicated the Z32 engine bay is. What I loved about my 280z was how easy it was to work on. NA inline 6 L28. Nissan was complicating the Z, although the Z31 and Z32 were fun cars, they had their issues. Nissan went back to the basics and simplified it, and look at how long they’ve held up. I do love turbocharged cars, my R32 GTR was exhilarating. But man I was always worried about those turbos blowing.

[@jeffbauer3425]

By far the ugliest Z car in my opinion, and the Infiniti version looked way better . And the 90s 300ZX was a so much better looking Z car.

[@jaypalo]

We need one of these done on the Evo, bravo my friend!