The 2008 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring Roadster (MSRP $40,500) feels like a true sports convertible that offers a fun drive. It features a grey soft top that transforms from top-up to top-down in about 20 seconds. Under the hood of the 2008 Grand Touring Roadster is a 306-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic transmission. A rear-wheel drive is standard. Estimated fuel economy of the 2008 Grand Touring Roadster is 17/23 (city/highway) mpg.

The 2008 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring Roadster adds Brembo braking system to the standard features available on the Touring trim. The list of convenience equipment include ventilated leather-trimmed net seats with 4-way power driver's seat, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, auto-reverse, 8-way manual driver's seat/4-way manual passenger's seat, power front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, illuminated steering wheel audio controls, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels, automatic climate control, remote power door locks, 3-bay gauge cluster, five cupholders, power windows with auto one-touch up and down, remote keyless entry system, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, lockable luggage box and digital Bose audio system with 6-disc CD-changer and 7 speakers. Nissan's DVD-based Navigation System with GPS and color LCD monitor is optional. Color options available on the 2008 Grand Touring Roadster are Magnetic Black, Nogaro Red, Carbon Silver, San Marino Blue, Silver Alloy and Pikes Peak White.

Various standard safety features available on this model include vehicle dynamic control, side and curtain side-impact supplemental airbags; supplemental front seat side-impact side airbags; active head restraints; seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters; electronic brake distribution system with brake assist; four-wheel anti-lock brake system; traction control system; child-seat anchors; 3-point emergency locking retractor passenger seatbelt system; tire-pressure monitoring system and vehicle immobilizer system.

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.