The 2008 Nissan 350Z Base (MSRP $28,120) is a sports car, available in coupe body style. The Base trim is a two-door two-passenger hatchback. Under the bonnet of the 2008 Nissan 350Z Base is a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. This Base trim gets only the six-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan 350Z Base is 18/25 (city/highway) mpg. It reaches from 0 mph to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.

The 2008 Nissan 350Z Base features standard equipment, such as bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power windows with auto one-touch up and down, remote power door locks, full power accessories, heated driver and passenger mirror, center console, heated seats, cloth upholstery, five cupholders, remote keyless entry system, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, automatic climate control, vehicle speed sensitive power steering, Nissan's navigation system, split screen capability that allows map viewing, unique LED taillights, 8-way manual driver's seat/4-way manual passenger's seat, XM Satellite Radio with body-color antenna and a 160-watt CD/MP3 player with six speakers on the Bose audio system. Various color options available on the 350Z Base include Nogaro Red (new for 2008), Silver Alloy, San Marino Blue, Magnetic Black, Pikes Peak White and Carbon Silver.

The wide array of high-tech safety technologies on the 2008 350Z Base include traction control; electronic brake distribution system with brake assist; four-wheel anti-lock brake system; engine immobilizer; remote anti-theft alarm system; tire-pressure monitoring system; active head restraints; seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters tether anchorage and power window lockout button. Optional package includes driver and front passenger side-impact and roof-mounted curtain airbags.

Nissan's 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage is available on this model. (For complete information, contact Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For additional protection, buyers can add Security Plus, the only extended service agreement approved by the manufacturer.