Stage 4 cover car
Nissan 350Z in Underground 2
The 350Z is the cover-direction car and a stage 4 unlock, not a starter.
Unlock and published figures
The NFS Fandom article for the Nissan 350Z (Z33) says the unlock is: Complete URL Race 9 in Stage 4. I use that sentence as the obtain line. The car article does not print an in-game price, so I leave that cell empty. Stock numbers on the same article: 0-60 in 6.16 seconds, top speed 155.0 mph, 287.1 bhp, 272.7 lb-ft. The upgraded row reads 3.76 seconds, 222.0 mph and 523.9 bhp. Drivetrain RWD. The article ties the model to a 2003 3.5 L V6 (VQ35DE) 2-door coupe. Region on the roster: All regions. Stage label: 4.
How I use this article
For the Nissan 350Z (Z33) the model article supplies the numerical specification; the roster supplies availability. Both belong to NFS Fandom and count as one publisher source. The job I will defend is All-round / high speed. A different car's article does not get to overwrite that.
Fandom files it as an all-round high-speed car. I use it for circuit and sprint talk on the best-car page, and I do not pretend the cover art makes it the winner of every mode.
The 350Z is a late-career choice
Rachel’s recognizable 350Z and the car you buy for your own career are different contexts. Seeing a 350Z in the opening does not make it a starter in the dealership roster. The production car is rear-wheel drive, so the useful comparisons here are with the RX-7 and other later rear-wheel-drive choices rather than the all-wheel-drive Skyline. The figures above describe the particular stock and upgraded configurations recorded by the wiki. They do not rank every suspension tune or upgrade combination. If your question is whether to replace an established career car, first compare unlock timing, drivetrain and the races you still need. Buying the 350Z does not by itself supply Rachel’s appearance or a fully tuned setup.
Evidence for the figures
| Claim group | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stock / upgraded performance | NFS Fandom model article | 1 source |
| Regional availability and unlock | NFS Fandom roster / model article | 1 publisher source |
| In-game price | No value in references checked | Blank |
Video
Public roster video. Playback starts after a click.
FAQ
How does the Nissan 350Z unlock?
The obtain line is quoted from the Fandom article on this page.
What does it cost in career?
The sources checked on 3 Nov 2026 do not print an in-game price.
Is it the single best car?
No. The best-car page splits the answer by race type.
Sources
- NFS Fandom: Nissan 350Z (Z33) — checked 2026-11-03
- NFS Fandom: Underground 2 car list — checked 2026-11-03
- Wikipedia: Need for Speed Underground 2 — checked 2026-11-03
Related: All carsBest by mode