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| Nissan 370Z (Z34) | |
|---|---|
 2012–2017 Nissan Fairlady Z | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Fairlady Z (Japan) |
| Production | December 2008 – 2021[citation needed] |
| Model years | 2009–2020 (North America) |
| Assembly | Japan:Kaminokawa, Tochigi |
| Designer | Randy Rodriguez;[1] Diane Allen (2005) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-doorfastbackcoupé 2-doorroadster |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Related | Infiniti G25/G35/G37 → Q40 Infiniti G37C→ Q60 Nissan Skyline (V36/J50) Infiniti EX35/EX37 → QX50 Nissan Z (RZ34) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 LVQ37VHRV6 |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Length | 4,240 mm (166.9 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,410–3,542 lb (1,547–1,607 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan 350Z (Z33) |
| Successor | Nissan Z (RZ34) |
TheNissan 370Z (known as theFairlady Z Z34 in Japan) is a two-seatersports car which was made byNissan from 2008 until 2021.[citation needed] Based on theNissan FM platform, it has afront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and either a two-doorcoupé or two-doorroadster bodystyle. The 370Z is the sixth generation of theNissan Z-car line, succeeding the350Z and preceding theRZ34, which uses a modified version of the same platform. It was sold in North America for the 2009–2020model years.[2][3]
The 370Z was announced on October 29, 2006, and was first shown at an event in Los Angeles ahead of the2008 Greater LA Auto Show,[4] before being officially unveiled at the show itself.[5][6]
Almost every piece and component of the 370Z has been redesigned from the previous 350Z. The wheelbase is 4 in (100 mm) shorter at 100.4 in (2,550 mm) and an overall length 2.7 in (69 mm) shorter at 167.1 in (4,240 mm). The overall width has been increased by 1.3 in (33 mm), the rear track by 2.2 in (56 mm), and overall height reduced by 0.3 in (7.6 mm). The smaller exterior dimensions and use of more lightweight materials helped reduce weight.
The 370Z features a front aluminum subframe, aluminum-alloy engine cradle, aluminum door panels, an all-aluminum hood, and an aluminum hatch. Front body torsional rigidity is improved by 10 percent with an extensively revised body structure, which includes a new front suspension cradle to reduce front body lateral bending, new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody "V-bar" to help reduce rear lateral bending. Rear body torsional rigidity is improved by up to 22 percent and rear body vertical bending rigidity is improved by up to 30 percent. Additional enhancements include the use of a carbon fiber composite radiator housing and strengthening of the rear fender and hatch areas. The new structure weighs slightly less than the 350Z.
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The 370Z uses a front double wishbone suspension, with forged aluminum control arms and steering knuckle. The rear multi-link suspension uses a forged aluminum upper control arm, lower arm and radius rod, the toe control rod is steel and wheel carrier assembly is aluminum.[7] The refreshed 2013 model uses new dampers with the Sport package models. The brakes have been changed from the more expensiveBrembo racing brakes to Nissan branded brakes which are manufactured byAkebono.
Thecoefficient of drag is 0.30 and 0.29 with the Sport Package, figures identical to the 350Z.
The Japanese specification of the 370Z Coupe went on sale in December 1, 2008.[8]
The vehicle was unveiled at the2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, with sales of the North American model beginning at Nissan dealers in early 2009.[9][10]
Standard and optional equipment includes 19-inchRAYS wheels, Bluetooth, Sirius/XM satellite radio, heated electric seats, viscous limited-slip differential,Bose sound system with dual subwoofers and 6-CD changer, and automatic climate control.
Deliveries of the European specification model began in April 2009.[11]
The touring model adds heated and cooling leather power net seats, a 6-CD Bose audio system with 8 speakers (with dual subwoofer) and MP3/WMA playback, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, and aluminium-trimmed pedals.
Touring model also includes the following options:
The 370Z Roadster went on sale in late summer 2009 as 2010 model year vehicle. Early models include the 370Z and 370Z Touring, with Sport Package and Navigation packages for the 370Z Touring.[12][13] European models went on sale as 2010 model year vehicles.[14] The Roadster was discontinued in the US market after the 2019 model year. In Canada, however, it continued to be sold up to its 2020 model year.[15]
TheNISMO version was introduced for the 2009 model year. The engine produces 350 hp (355 PS; 261 kW) at 7,400 rpm and 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) of torque at 5,200 rpm with revisedECU settings and exhaust setup. Transmission choice is limited to a 6-speed manual withNissan's new "SynchroRev Match" function. Handling is improved via stiffened springs and stabilizer bars compared to the 370Z Coupe. Other equipment includes 19-inchRAYS 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.[16]
The vehicle was unveiled at the2009 New York Auto Show[17] and went on sale in June 2009.[18] The US model went on sale on June 17, 2009 with an MSRP of US$39,130.[19]
2015 updates
For 2015, the Nissan 370Z NISMO saw various updates: an automatic (seven-speed) transmission, a built-in navigation system, and tweaks to its restyled front and rear fascia and body trim.
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Sales of the Japanese model of the 370Z Roadster began on October 15, 2009.
The Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary is a limited version of the Fairlady Z coupe Version ST for the Japanese market. It was built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original Fairlady Z. It includes:[20]
The 370Z Yellow is a limited edition of the 370Z GT Pack coupe for theBritish market, inspired by theEuropean GT4race car. It includes an Ultimate Yellow body colour, 19-inchRAYS forged alloy wheels, black leather and suede-like interior upholstery, integrated satellite navigation system, illuminated entry plates, special mats and aBose audio with 8 speakers and a 6-CD autochanger.
The vehicle went on sale in September 2009 for £31,650 (manual) or £33,050 (automatic).[21]
A North American version was also available with a different paint color called Chicane Yellow for 2009 only, but is otherwise identical to the standard 370Z. Chicane Yellow was also available the following model year for an extra $500 in North America as the only extra cost color, with other colors available for no additional charge.
The 370Z Nürburgring Edition is a limited version (80 units) of the 370Z coupe for the German market. It includes a Premium Ultimate Yellow body colour, special decals, a more sonorous Cobra exhaust system, a numbered plaque, 19-inchOZ alloy wheels, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT tires (255/40 R19 front, 285/35 R19 back) and a €150 gift card redeemable at theNürburgring.[22][23][24]
The 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition is a limited version (1,000 units) based on the 370Z Coupe Touring, built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of theDatsun 240Z arriving in North America. It includes a manual transmission, Sport Package (includingSynchroRev Match, front chinspoiler, rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inchRAYS forged aluminium-alloy wheels and viscouslimited-slip differential), special "40th Anniversary Graphite" exterior color, red leather interior upholstery, a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers, 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace, red door panel inserts, 40th Anniversary seatback and floormat embroidery, and red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads. It also has a leather steering wheel with red stitching, a plaque of authenticity, and a commemorative premiumsatin car cover.
The vehicle was unveiled at the2010 Chicago Auto Show,[25] and went on sale in spring 2010.[26]
The 370Z Black Edition is a limited version (370 units) of the 370Z Coupe commemorating the 40th Anniversary of theDatsun 240Z launch in the US market. It was built for the European market.[citation needed] It includes a unique red leather & suede-like interior (seats & door trim) with embossed 40th Anniversary logo seats, smooth leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, red stitching on the centre cluster, centre console and knee pads; Nissan's Connect Premium combined touch-screen satellite navigation and audio system with USB connectivity, dark grey 19-inch aluminium forgedRAYS wheels, red brake calipers, and a 40th Anniversary emblem on the back door.
The vehicle went on sale at all Nissan High Performance Centres and throughout the dealer network with deliveries starting in April.[27]
The BRE 370Z is a version of the 2010 Nissan NISMO 370Z Coupe built to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Z's First National Championship. the 370Z commemorative car was built bySTILLEN and it includes a red, white and blue BRE paint scheme designed byPete Brock.
The vehicle was unveiled at the BRE Reunion dinner at the Classic Motorsports Mitty atRoad Atlanta on Thursday, April 29, 2010.[28]
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011Tokyo Auto Salon,[29][30] and later at the 2012Tokyo Auto Salon.[31][32]
Changes to the 370Z Coupe and Roadster for the 2011 model year include:
European models went on sale as 2011 model year vehicles.[33]
The 370Z GT Edition is a version of the 370Z Coupé commemorating Nissan's global success in GT racing and 40 years of the Z in the UK. It is built for the UK market and includes a choice of 3 body colours, (Pearl White, Kuro (metallic) black and Black Rose), grey 'GT' stripes running along the flanks of the car, 19-inchRAYS forged alloy wheels in dark anthracite colour, retuned dampers to provide a better balance between ride comfort and high-speed handling, a rear view parking camera as part of the Premium Connect satellite navigation system, a tyre pressure monitoring system, seven-speed automatic option with snow mode and revised underbody insulation to reduce road noise.
The vehicle went on sale starting at £35,000, and deliveries began on 1 June 2011.[34]
| Body type ((CBA-)Z34) | Coupe | Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Years | |
| 370Z | 2009— | 2010— |
| NISMO 370Z | 2009— | N/A |
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque at RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370Z (North America) | 2009– | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 337 PS (248 kW; 332 hp) at 7000, 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| 370Z (Black Edition) | 2010–? | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 328 PS (241 kW; 324 hp) at ?, ? at ? |
| 370Z (Europe) | 2009– | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 331 PS (243 kW; 326 hp) at 7000, 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| 370Z (UK) | 2011– | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 328 PS (241 kW; 324 hp) at 7000, 363 N⋅m (268 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| NISMO 370Z | 2009– | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR (NISMO Version)) | 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) at 7400, 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
All models (including the 2015 Nismo) include either a 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters or a 6-speed manual transmission.SynchroRev Match system for 6-speed manual transmission is included with the Sport Package.
The 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) acceleration times are:
402 m (1⁄4 mile) times from a standing start are:
Lateralskidpad acceleration is:
Braking:
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb (1,466 kg) (base) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in (2,550 mm) |
| Length | 167.1 in (4,240 mm) |
| Width | 72.8 in (1,850 mm) |
| Height | 51.8 in (1,320 mm) |
| Calendar Year | U.S.[38] | Canada[39] | Mexico[40] | Europe[41] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13,117 | 567 | 69 | 1,032 |
| 2010 | 10,215 | 899 | 44 | 2,211 |
| 2011 | 7,328 | 453 | 24 | 1,458 |
| 2012 | 7,338 | 489 | 53 | 1,029 |
| 2013 | 6,561 | 452 | 61 | 754 |
| 2014 | 7,199 | 411 | 94 | 669 |
| 2015 | 7,391 | 688 | 173 | 760 |
| 2016 | 5,913 | 932 | 134 | 842 |
| 2017 | 4,614 | 965 | 147 | 894 |
| 2018 | 3,468 | 700 | 103 | 701 |
| 2019 | 2,384 | 500 | 67 | 562 |
| 2020 | 1,954 | 263 | 48 | 324 |
The Nissan 370Z is featured inElectronic Arts'Need for Speed: Undercover video game which was released on November 18, 2008.[46] This allowed people to drive the 370Z in-game prior to the vehicle's actual release. Nissan claimed it to be the first time an automaker had a vehicle world premiere by partnering with a video game company.[47]
A version of Megatron Fairlady Z was produced by Takara TOMY, as part of the Transformers Alternity toy line.[48]
As part of the UK market launch, a TV commercial featuring a Nissan 370Z vs. racing chickens was produced.[49]
As part of Nissan's plan to build the ultimate 370Z track car, a campaign allowing fans to vote which components will be used in the project took place in association with Facebook andAutoblog. The suspension choices (hosted byAutoblog) includeNISMO S-Tune Springs and Dampers, KW Variant 3s and anA'PEXi S1 Damper System.[50] The completed vehicle includes aGReddy twin turbo kit,GReddy Ti-C catback exhaust system, KW Variant 3 suspension, Stoptech big brake kit with 2-piece aerorotors, Volk TE37SL wheels and a Metalloy decal kit.[51]
The Nissan 370Z has enjoyed some successes in motorsport. Notably, in drifting,Chris Forsberg campaigned a twin turbo, 812 horsepower, 676 lb-ft torque VQ37DE 370Z in the 2017 Formula DRIFT season. After an engine failure in the debut round, he piloted his backup 370Z. This car was powered by a 5.6L V8 swapped from a Nissan Titan and produced over 1,000 horsepower.[52]
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The Nissan 370Z was updated in 2012 for the 2013 model year.[53] The refresh included a new front fascia with vertical LED daytime running lights (except NISMO 370Z), new wheel designs, and a Sport Tech Package equipped with a touch-screen audio and navigation screen.
The new 370Z coupe was unveiled at the2012 Chicago Auto Show,[54] followed by the2012 Paris Motor Show, where the 370Z Roadster was also introduced.[55][56] Sales of the updated 370Z began in June 2012.
The Fairlady Z NISMO Z-Challenge Spec is a race car based on the Fairlady Z for the Z-Challenge single-spec race series. It was unveiled at the 2013Tokyo Auto Salon.[57][58]
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque at RPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370Z (North America) | 2009- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 337 PS (248 kW; 332 hp) at 7000, 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| NISMO 370Z | 2012- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR (NISMO Version)) | 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) at 7400, 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| 370Z NISMO (North America) | 2013- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR (NISMO Version)) | 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) at 7400, 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| 370Z NISMO (Europe) | 2013- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR (NISMO Version)) | 349 PS (257 kW; 344 hp) at 7400?, 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) at 5200? |
| Fairlady Z (Japan) | 2012- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR) | 336 PS (247 kW; 331 hp) at 7000, 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| Fairlady Z Version NISMO | 2012- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR (NISMO Version)) | 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) at 7400, 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| Fairlady Z NISMO | 2013- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR (NISMO Version)) | 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) at 7400, 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) at 5200 |
| Model | Years | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 370Z (North America) | 2012- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic Roadster: 6-speed manual (touring only), 7-speed automatic |
| 370Z NISMO (North America) | 2013- | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic, (2015 present) |
| 370Z NISMO (Europe) | 2013- | 6-speed manual |
| Fairlady Z Version (Japan) | 2012- | coupe: 6-speed manual (base, Version T, Version ST), 7-speed automatic (base, Version S, Version ST) roadster: 6-speed manual (Version T, Version ST), 7-speed automatic (base, Version ST) |
| Fairlady Z Version NISMO (Japan) | 2012- | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic |
| Fairlady Z NISMO (Japan) | 2013- | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic |
The 7-speed automatic transmission includes a manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching. The 6-speed manual transmission includes SynchroRev Match synchronized Downshift Rev Matching system.
As part of the Nissan 370Z campaign, a series of 6 Heisman House TV commercials were produced, featuring previousHeisman Trophy winners. Nissan 370Z Roadster was featured in the 'Hula' commercial.[59]
