The Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster (Z33) '03, known as Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) '03 outside Japan, is a road car produced by Nissan. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 4 Prologue and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Other names[]
In GT4, this car appears under different names depending on the game region. Starting from GTPSP, all regional variants are available in all regions of the game; these variants have the same prices (and level requirements in GT5); to distinguish between the American and European models, GTPSP also added region indicator after the chassis code.
| Region | Name (GT4) | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | 日産 フェアレディ Z ロードスター (Z33) '03 | fairlady_z_roadster_03 |
| NTSC-U | Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) '03 | _350z_roadster_03 |
| PAL | Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) '03 | _350z_roadster_eu_03 |
Colors[]
Seven colors are available for this car, each with different names for each market. In the Japanese model, the colors are named as follows:
- Sunset Orange
- Burning Red
- Monterey Blue Pearl Metallic
- White Pearl (3P)
- Diamond Silver Metallic
- Sparkling Silver (M)
- Black
In the American model, they are named:
- Red Line
- Pikes Peak White
- Silver Stone Metallic
- Chrome Silver Metallic
- Super Black
- Le Mans Sunset Pearl Metallic
- Daytona Blue Pearl Metallic
In the European model, they are named:
- LeMans Sunset Pearl Metallic
- Burning Red
- Daytona Blue Pearl Metallic
- White Pearl (3P)
- Diamond Silver Metallic
- Sparkling Silver (M)
- Black
Description[]
"The open-air model of the Z with a convenient electric soft top."
The Nissan Fairlady Z/Roadster was sold as the 350Z/Roadster outside Japan.
The 2001 Detroit Motor Show saw the rebirth of Nissan's Z sports car after a five year hiatus. Under the leadership of company president Carlos Ghosn, it was totally recreated, coming with a price tag under $30,000.
The Z33 Fairlady Z was a 2-seater that utilized Nissan's new FM platform that provided the foundation for the V35 Skyline sedan (Infiniti G35). Under the hood was the company's trusted VQ35DE, also the same as the Skyline. It was a 3.5-liter DOHC V6, and in the Z's case, produced 276 HP and 267.6 lb-ft of torque. The transmission of choice was the 6-speed manual.
Sharing components with the Skyline worked in favor for the Z because it brought overall cost down. In Japan, there were a number of trim levels offered: The base model, which came with Brembo brakes, the S version that sported 18-in. wheels, the T version with a 5-speed automatic, and the ST, which presented the most luxurious version of the group.
The following year saw the introduction of a convertible version. At the same time, the coupe underbody was upgraded and ran even smoother. Things got more interesting with the 35th anniversary model that upped the V6's power to 296 HP. In collaboration with Gran Turismo 4, a limited edition model also appeared on the scene in Europe.
Acquisition[]
GT4P[]
The player can unlock this car by completing the lesson #29 in the Driving School area.
GT4[]
This car can be bought at the Nissan New Cars Dealership for 36,000 Credits.
GTPSP[]
This car can be purchased for 36,000 Credits.
GT5[]
This car is considered a Standard Car in the game, and can be randomly bought at the Used Car Dealership for approximately 36,000 Credits.
GT6[]
This car can be purchased for 36,000 Credits. It is a simplified car.
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