Synopses & Reviews
The new Nissan 350Z has brought back the glory days of the original Datsun 240Z by offering a high level of performance at a reasonable price. Powered by a 274-horsepower V-6 featuring continuously variable valve timing, the 350Z stacks up nicely against the Porsche Boxster or Honda S2000. This is the inside story of how the 350Z came to be is told from the board room to the test track. Respected automotive journalist John Lamm tells the tale with in-depth interviews with the major players in design, sales, and management on the project.
Synopsis
An ultimate inside look at one of 2003's hottest new cars, the Nissan 350Z. Featuring the brilliant text and photography of John Lamm, this book is written in cooperation with the Nissan Corporation, which has pledged full access to archives, design drawings, mockups, and key players within the company. With its reasonable price, high power, and gorgeous looks, Nissan has hit the bull's eye and created a car that is sure to be revered by a legion of fans.
About the Author
As a respected automotive journalist and photographer covering high-performance cars for Road & Track since 1975, author and photographer John Lamm has worked with and interviewed nearly every significant figure in Ferrari history. Lamm’s work has won numerous awards including the International Motor Press Association’s Ken Purdy award and the Motor Press Guild’s Dean Batchelor prize. This is his 11th book. Lamm lives in San Clemente, California, with his wife Scheri.