Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002

Nissan 350Z

Nissan's sleek new two-seater breathes new life into an old and cherished auto. Clean lines, sloping hood, a few family traits stolen from the Porsches, and a muscular 287-h.p. engine serve to remind us that all cars should be like this: A joy to drive and to behold. And all for under $40,000.