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Don't apologize! I love reading long and thorough posts like that. They help me get a better understanding of something and I like that you almost took an impartial stance when describing it despite owning one yourself.
I am busting my ass off in school right now because I am hoping like crazy that it will pay off to the point that I can have multiple cars in my garage. I would absolutely consider a 370Z in the future, but my honest top sports car that I REALLY want is the saturn sky redline, absolutely love those cars. Can be had with a 2.0L turbo with a factory upgrade bumping it up to 340hp and 345lb/ft...when you think about it those were crazy numbers for 2007. It also had a limited slip rear diff (it's rwd) and can be had with a manual. I have to buy one eventually I hope.
But back to the 370Z, I LOVE the VQ series of engines WAY more than the J-series honda engines. They are very rev happy and very torquey, they are also very very mod friendly. I love that they are DOHC vs SOHC and also timing chain vs a stupid belt. Nissan would be smart to bring a TT for the next 370Z along with the infiniti 7speed auto for the automatic Z's. They do make auto's right? Though I would want one in manual.
How is interior quality though? In pics it looks very nice quality to me. But I have no in person experience.
Personally, I like the interior. No, it's not a luxury interior- it is still a Nissan, after all. But the Nismo is nice. Lots of alcantera, everywhere. Some hard plastic, but personally I feel they do a nice job of mixing it into the interior. Plus, there are plenty of pieces you can replace with Carbon fiber
I like the seats, I like the gauges, I like the shifter, I like the door panels, the center stack on the dash (stereo) isn't the greatest, but it's not bad either. Personally, I don't like 370s without a navi screen. They end up having this big compartment door in place of the navi screen and I really don't like it. But with the screen, I think the interior looks good.
370s do come with an 7-speed automatic and a 6MT. I believe the Nismo only comes in 6MT. One thing a lot of people like about the upper 6MT trims, is you get the synchro rev match system that makes you sound like a pro driver. When you go to downshift, the computer automatically blips the throttle up to the right rpm for the lower gear and allows a smooth downshift. I generally disable this, as I do my own rev matching (blip throttle appropriate amount, clutch in, down shift, clutch out quickly) and am pretty proficient at it. I've been doing it for years.
The calendar says 2017, but Nissan is offering a special early preview of the 2018 370Z Coupe Heritage Edition at next week’s New York International Auto Show. The Heritage Edition honors the iconic Nissan sports car as it approaches its 50th anniversary at the end of the decade since its launch under the Datsun brand.
The Heritage Edition also incorporates enhancements to the 370Z Coupe for the 2018 model year, including new headlight and rear combination light treatment, new rear fascia paint scheme, smoke chrome door handles and new EXEDY® high-performance clutch (manual transmission). The 2018 370Z Coupe goes on sale in spring 2017.
Available on the base 370Z Coupe, the best-selling and most affordable trim level, the Heritage Edition package is offered in two exterior colors. The Chicane Yellow Heritage Edition features black outside mirrors, gloss black graphics and yellow interior trim. The Magnetic Black Heritage Edition includes gloss silver graphics and yellow interior trim.
"Over the past five decades there have been a number of special Z® trim packages that have added a sense of customization straight off the showroom floor," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "The new 2018 370Z Heritage Edition honors that tradition, blending it with the modern design and performance of the 2018 370Z. We’re pleased to be debuting the new Heritage Edition in New York, one of the top Z® markets from the very beginning."
The 370Z Heritage Edition will be available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) and a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).
The 370Z Heritage Edition will be joined by the new 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition at the New York International Auto Show. Also on display at the Nissan booth will be a number of specially-modified Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport crossovers. The show runs April 14–23, 2017 at Jacob Javits Convention Center.
For more information on the 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition and the complete line of 2017 Nissan sedans, sports cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs, please visit NissanNews.com.
It's as if by standing still and staying in production the 370Z has become a nostalgia machine ....
The 370Z is one of the closest things one can experience to a traditional analog driving experience.
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The 370Z is a good value for a sports car. It’s easy to live with, yet engaging to drive. But it’s long overdue for updates, inside and out, especially when one can find an outwardly-identical ten-year-old car on the used side of the Nissan lot.
Still, the world needs sports cars. Crossovers were just the beginning, dulling driving dynamics and inoculating drivers toward less engaging modes of transport. Autonomous vehicles further the disconnect between the meatbag in the front seat and the road. Rage against the dying of driving fun. Grab the wheel of a sports car like the Nissan 370Z, and enjoy your time on the road while you still can.
I'd buy one of these 2019 models in about 5 years, once it's hit the bottom of the depreciation curve ....
Where does the 370Z fit in the market? The natural price rivals seem like they’d be the Miata and the BRZ/86 twins — both can slot near this Z’s $31k price point. But the Z has a higher performance threshold — 332 horsepower will see to that. That brings one to the pony cars of Detroit, specifically those not powered by the V8.
Camaro, powered by a 275 hp turbo four and optioned with a performance enthusiast package, rings the register right around the same $31k. The V6 Camaro better matches the Z on the time sheets, and is a better fit for the higher-spec Z also around $36k. The four-cylinder Mustang, with 310 hp, is the real standout here — with the EcoBoost performance package, it hits the floorplan at $29k, and waltzes right off the floor just as quickly. Witness the 81,866 Mustangs that hit the streets last year. Nissan could barely move 6 percent of that sales figure with the Z.
The 370Z is a good value for a sports car. It’s easy to live with, yet engaging to drive. But it’s long overdue for updates, inside and out, especially when one can find an outwardly-identical ten-year-old car on the used side of the Nissan lot.
The 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition, with a distinctive racing livery appearance, was unveiled to the world in New York - the same city where the original Datsun 240Z made its U.S. debut half a century ago.
Revealed just before the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the special edition pays homage to the #46 BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises) Datsun 240Z that won multiple SCCA National Championships with John Morton behind the wheel.
"It's no secret that the Datsun 240Z started the ball rolling for Japanese sports cars in the U.S.," said Ivan Espinosa, Nissan's corporate vice president of global product strategy and planning. "Almost as well known in Z history is how Peter Brock's competition-tuned 240Z changed the American motorsports landscape. After the BRE 240Z debuted in 1970, Nissan/Datsun became one of the most successful companies in American motorsports - with thousands of victories over the past five decades."
The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition
For 2020, the 370Z will be available in four trim levels: the base model, Sport, Sport Touring and the 370Z NISMO. The 370Z Sport model is the foundation for the 50th Anniversary model, as it represents the true enthusiast spirit of the original model.
The exterior of the Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition mimics the livery of the original BRE race car and is available in two different paint schemes: white with red accents, or silver with black accents. Key BRE design cues include the two signature stripes on the side of the car and the painted trunk, hood, side mirrors and A-pillars in the accent color (red for the white car and black for the silver car). Along the side of the car, a thin line runs from the headlight to the rear glass, culminating in a small triangle inspired by the C-pillar of the Datsun 240Z. The package also includes 50th Anniversary identification on the front fender, anniversary rear badging and special 19-inch alloy wheels with red accents.
The 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition retains the sleek profile that has defined Zs of the past, characterized by its low roofline, upswept quarter-window design and slope of the rear hatch. High-intensity discharge bi-functional xenon "boomerang shape" headlights, with an auto on/off feature, and LED daytime running lamps combine with a distinct front bumper design for an aggressive, yet elegant face.
At the rear, the integration of the boomerang taillights, rear spoiler delete and wide, flared fenders highlight the car's strong, athletic shape.
Inside, the driver-centric interior is framed by a deeply scooped instrument panel. A full-length center console separates the driver's seat from the passenger seat. The design incorporates a "layer concept" with an information layer, an operation layer and a holding layer. Special touches include a "50th Anniversary" steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara®, with a race car-inspired centering stripe. The leather-appointed and suede-covered heated four-way power seats, which feature adjustable lumbar support, have unique stitching, graphics and the 50th Anniversary logo embossed into the backrests. Dark chrome accents are used throughout the interior, including special kick plates adorned with the Z logo, and synthetic suede door panel inserts exclusive to the special edition model.
The information layer provides good visibility and easy access to all key data. The gauges are attached to the steering column so that the driver doesn't have to choose between a preferred steering wheel position and gauge visibility. The large upper steering-wheel opening in front of the gauges is designed to provide a good view of the readouts, while the special 50th Anniversary logo on the tachometer celebrates Z performance.
A Bose® audio system with eight speakers (includes dual subwoofers), active noise cancellation and active sound enhancement systems is also standard on the 50th Anniversary model (U.S. models only).
As quick and agile as ever
Nissan's famed 3.7-liter V-6 engine is at the heart of the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition. The engine produces 332 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The innovative VVEL system optimizes intake valve open/close movements, allowing air to be sent promptly to the combustion chamber at the precise time it's needed.
Since the VVEL system can adjust to open the valves slightly, it improves fuel efficiency by reducing camshaft friction and fuel waste. It also provides cleaner emissions by allowing quicker warmup of the catalyst and by stabilizing combustion when the engine is cool.
The 50th Anniversary model comes equipped with a close-ratio, 6-speed manual gearbox that features a synchronized downshift rev-matching system called SynchroRev Match®. It automatically controls and adjusts engine speed when shifting to the exact speed of the next gear position, essentially "blipping" the throttle to smooth out any up/down shifts. This allows drivers of any skill level to change gears like a professional race car driver.
The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition is also available as a 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching, paddle shifters and adaptive shift control designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual mode, with a target time of 0.5 seconds between shifts.
The 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition features a fine-tuned double-wishbone front suspension that uses lightweight forged aluminum arms, a lightweight rigid aluminum-alloy cradle, and a hollow construction stabilizer bar. The independent multi-link rear suspension is also stiffer and lighter than the previous generation's design. The rear cradle is integrated into a single part without welding. Each corner has high-response shock absorbers that enhance ride comfort through reduced friction. A Viscous Limited Slip Differential makes sure the power gets to the ground.
Providing stopping power is a four-wheel vented disc anti-lock brake system, with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, featuring 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear rotors with four-piston front and two-piston rear aluminum calipers. High-grip Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires mounted on RAYS lightweight forged alloys - with special trim - round out the package.
"The 370Z is a true icon for Nissan," said Espinosa. "This car has defined its segment for the past half century. The 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates the history of the model and its racing heritage, both of which have played a vital role in helping make Nissan what it is today."
This looks like someone was involved in an accident but couldn't afford to get the hood and doors they pulled out of a junkyard repainted the right color.
I havent seen a Z on the road/streets in A VERY LONG TIME. wonder what happened to all the used examples.
I still see a few Z's here and there. But I was thinking the same thing about the Mitsubishi Evos the other day. Where did they all go? They were so popular not so long ago.
If you had a kid when this gen 350Z/370Z was introduced, she/he would be able to drive now
Many might disagree but i consider the current gen started in 2003 because nothing has really changed except for some engine updates throughout the year...
The Nissan 370Z is long overdue for a replacement, and though the rumor mill is churning away furiously, there aren’t many confirmed details on the new car. There have been few leaks, and even fewer pieces of convincing info. However, the latest update comes from a trademark that Nissan filed in Canada for a retro-styled “Z” logo, likely reinforcing the expected throwback ethos for the upcoming sports car.
Back in January, we reported on the upcoming Z car and noted then that the new model could mark a return to retro styling. This new logo, if legitimate, adds weight to that speculation. Its sharper design and diagonal slash both harken back to the “Z” that adorned the hoods of the original Datsun line, which still resonates with enthusiasts today.
Still, it’s hard to say exactly what this will entail. The low-slung, two-door, front-engined sports car design is fairly classic as is, though Nissan may have found a way to incorporate its heritage into the forthcoming Z.
Regardless, Nissan says it’ll be worth the wait. We’d hope so, given the fact that the 370Z has gone fundamentally unchanged throughout its 11-year production run. Speculation now centers on how it will look and perform, though most expect that the new model will sport some variation of Infiniti’s 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V-6 making as much as 400 horsepower. The Z will reportedly retain a manual transmission option, though the Infiniti engine is currently only paired with a nine-speed automatic.
Whether the new logo makes it into production or not has yet to be seen, but all signs are pointing to an exciting car when it finally hits the streets. We hope Nissan’s design will come close to the rumors that are floating around, but at the rate everything’s going, we won’t know until year’s ends at the soonest.
Today's Z rumor comes from allcarnews on Instagram—the same folks who accurately predicted yesterday's Toyota Sienna and Venza reveal two months prior—who cites an unnamed source saying the so-called 400Z will not only produce 400 horsepower but do so with a starting price of under $40,000. In contrast, the current 370Z makes 332 hp and starts at around $30,000. Notably, this would have the 400Z undercutting the 3.0-liter Toyota Supra, a car that now makes 382 horses but starts at around $50,000.
Nissan's future sports car will apparently use a "heavily updated" version of the company's FM platform found underneath the 370Z, Infiniti Q50, and Q60 "but will, of course, have all-new everything in terms of stiffness, suspension, and components." Handling goodies like a limited-slip differential and adjustable suspension are also expected.
Under the hood, the rear-drive-only 400Z will apparently use "a variant" of the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 found in the Infiniti Q60 and Q50 Red Sport 400. That's the VR30DDTT for Nissan nerds. Transmission options are said to include a "Nismo-tuned" automatic or six-speed manual.
In terms of styling, allcarnews reiterates what we've already heard: the 400Z will take heavy inspiration from both the original 240Z and the 300ZX from the '90s, including "double halo" circular LED headlights resembling those found on the former.
On one hand, the prospect of Nissan introducing a new, non co-developed sports car sounds almost pipe dream-esque considering everything that's going on in the world and the company's, er, performance over the past several years. Ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn went as far as recently predicting that the company would be bankrupt by 2022—although his views on the matter admittedly might be a touch biased. On the other hand, this new Z-car doesn't honestly sound like much more than a heavily re-skinned, re-worked Infiniti Q60 based on all of the rumors...so maybe the automaker can pull it off after all.
I'm surprised they are doing this and it may be indicative of the ongoing bad leadership at Nissan.
They went from 152K cars sold in 2016 to 104K in 2019 and everyone is getting killed in 2020.
I know Nissan has a plant in the US which probably helps, but how much longer are they going to be able to keep going? Renault is not going to keep throwing money into them indefinitely.
Nissan posted a profit of $30M in FY19. That's ... not a lot.
Their models have been extremely underwhelming. I haven't sat in anything the was newer than 2016, but their CVTs are awful and the interiors were rental-grade. To be fair, they were rentals but still.
It does look like they pursue price point rather than outright quality.
Their lineup reminds me of Mitsubishi, outside of one model (GTR/Evo) there is nothing I would imagine buying from them.
Their models have been extremely underwhelming. I haven't sat in anything the was newer than 2016, but their CVTs are awful and the interiors were rental-grade. To be fair, they were rentals but still.
It does look like they pursue price point rather than outright quality.
Their lineup reminds me of Mitsubishi, outside of one model (GTR/Evo) there is nothing I would imagine buying from them.
IMO, the only thing Nissan does well are their seats in some of the models. The seats in the Murano were the best I've ever experienced. But the rest of the vehicle was really antiquated even for a new model.
gawd, I hope the Z gets an overhaul restyling. I still remember back in my personal training days (started in 2000), one of my clients had a Z, now... every time I see... even the latest model Z, I just think of how little the styling has changed
Yah i agree.. it needs some major overhaul.. just not a play on the current design..
That design has been around for so long that if the changes are not dramatic... it will not feel like a change at all.
But i hope it does not look like this as on the C&D page. But if the C&D is correct about the powertrain.... the 400hp in the Redsport has been around for years... not a lot of ppl cared since its performance is on par with 335hp B58...
I hope Nissan would re-tune that 3.0T and add a 6mt that you cannot get in Supra, Z4 or TT... . https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/400z
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04-07-2017, 01:22 PM
2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition
True, see many more G35/37 than 350/370Z.
the 400hp in the Redsport has been around for years... not a lot of ppl cared since its performance is on par with 335hp B58...
