The Nissan 350Z, also known as the Fairlady Z version S, is a coupé and roadster built by Nissan Motor Company. It was introduced in August 2002 and is the fifth generation of Nissan's Z-car line, carrying the chassis designation Z33.

The 350Z was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2003 and was also on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list that year.

Released 20 August 2002, the 2003 350Z was available in 5 trim packages, including the Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, and Track Editions. Pricing started in the US$26k range for a Base, and went beyond US$34k for a fully loaded Track model. Nissan's performance and motorsport division, Nismo, began producing performance and aesthetic upgrades for the 350Z shortly after its release.

In 2004, Nissan introduced the 350Z Roadster version. The roadster came in 2 trim packages, which included the Enthusiast and Touring editions.

In 2005, Nissan added the 35th Anniversary edition. The 2005 35th Anniversary edition and 2005 Track trims have the 300 hp (224 kW) VQ35DE - exactly twice the output of the original 1969 Datsun 240Z. In addition, the 35th Anniversary edition came with special options such as metallic yellow/orange paint and 5-spoke wheels. Note that only the 6-speed manual on the 35th anniversary edition has this much power, the automatic is limited to 287 hp (214 kW). The 2005 Track model only comes in the 6-speed manual. Nissan also added the Grand Touring trim to the Roadster trim packages for 2005.

While the 350Z has received much praise in certain quarters, it has received a fair amount of criticism as well. Among the complaints are that the car is extremely heavy, muting the sporty feeling during acceleration. The weight also means that, in order to handle like a sports car, the suspension must be extremely stiff, resulting in a very uncomfortable ride for many people. The lack of engine refinement and noise is also a major criticism. Another problem is the poor quality of materials used on the interior, and a lack of attention to ergonomic design.