The 2008 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster (MSRP $38,150) is the ideal choice for every-day cruising. It features an easy-to-operate soft top that can be dropped in about 20 seconds. The 2008 Touring Roadster is fitted with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that makes 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels. Five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the 2008 Touring Roadster is 17/23 (city/highway) mpg.

The 2008 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster provides extensive convenience facilities, such as heated leather-appointed 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, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, lockable luggage box, 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels, remote keyless entry system, automatic climate control, remote power door locks, 3-bay gauge cluster, five cupholders, power windows with auto one-touch up and down, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Bose audio system with 6-disc CD changer and 7 speakers. Color options available on the 2008 Touring Roadster are Nogaro Red, San Marino Blue, Magnetic Black, Silver Alloy, Pikes Peak White and Carbon Silver.

The 2008 Touring Roadster has many standard safety features, such as active head restraints; side and curtain side-impact supplemental airbags; supplemental front seat side-impact side airbags; 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 hood buckling creases.

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.