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The Nissan 370Z (known as the Fairlady Z Z34 in Japan) is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motors. It was announced on October 29, 2008 and was first shown at an event in Los Angeles ahead of the 2008 Greater LA Auto Show, before being officially unveiled at the show itself.
The Nismo version was introduced for the 2009 year model. The engine produces 350 hp (260 kW) at 7,400 RPM and 276 lb·ft (374 N·m) at 5,200 RPM with revised ECU settings and exhaust setup. Transmission choice is limited to a 6-speed manual with Nissan's new "SynchroRev Match" function. Handling is improved via stiffened springs and stabilizer bars compared to the 370Z Coupe. Other equipment includes 19-inch RAYS forged aluminium-alloy wheels with Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated tires (P245/40ZR19 front, P285/35ZR19 rear), 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear vented rotors, NISMO Sport Brakes with 4-piston front and 2-piston rear aluminium calipers, and a fully integrated chin spoiler.
For 2015, the Nissan 370Z Nismo has seen various updates. The visual updates Nissan had penned for the 2015 model finally do the sports car justice. The most noticeable changes occurred up front, where the GT-R -inspired body kit is most present and brings a solid touch of aggressiveness.
The polished, bland front end is now sharper and plain menacing, thanks to a considerably larger grille that’s flanked by LED daytime running lights and blade-like air vents that provide better cooling for the front brakes. The protruding splitter mounted under the bumper has morphed into a three-piece element, with the lateral sections that connect to the lower side of the grille gaining red, contrasting inserts.
Viewed from the side, the 370Z Nismo hasn’t changed much, but the red accents inserted into the side skirts and the black mirrors, as well as the redesigned, 19-inch Nismo wheels are refreshing enough. Around back there’s a redesigned bumper that includes larger vents, a slightly reworked diffuser and, more importantly, an all-new spoiler. The aerodynamic piece has been downsized and integrated into the hatch, sitting lower than the one seen on the outgoing model.
Nissan has opted not to meddle with the 3.7-liter V-6 powerplant, leaving it’s 350 horsepower and 276 pound-feet of torque untouched. Transmission choice is limited to a 6-speed manual with Nissan's "SynchroRev Match" function or an automatic (seven-speed) transmission.
