Nissan 370z Roadster – Photo Gallery
April 7th, 2009
Nissan’s official photos of the new 370z Roadster made available today at the launch of the new Z in New York. Enjoy these great high resolution shots.
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MotorTrend on the 370z SynchroRev Match
March 14th, 2009
MotorTrend test the new Z’s world first SynchroRev Match technology out and give it a brief review. I think it’s something that on the street everyday you might leave off but for a bit of a sporty drive on your favourite road or when you hit the track it might be good to experiment with.
If you like it great, the feature is there for you but if you’re a purist, fortunately, the off button is right there.
Link: MotorTrend: Somewhere Between DSG and a Full Manual: Nissan’s SynchroRev Match
HKS Stainless Center Pipes for 370z
February 22nd, 2009
HKS fill out more of their exhaust lineup for the 370z this week when they released the HKS Stainless Center Pipes for Nissan Z34. The stainless dual pipe exhaust system consists of 2x 60.5mm diameter pipes in 3 sections each. Up front is a flex join and down south is a resonator to eliminate the drone at highway speeds. Made from SUS304 stainless steel this exhaust should free up some horsepower especially when combined with the HKS muffler.
The exhaust note on the standard 370z is extremely quiet so it’s good to see a range of affordable exhausts reaching the market. These HKS Stainless Center Pipes will set you back 102,000 yen.
Link: HKS Website
Nismo S-Tune 370z Spotted in The Wild
January 5th, 2009
This S-Tune 370z is the first example we’ve seen outside of Nissan’s press photos so far. It was spotted in Japan by a keen observer.
Comforting to know it’s already out there.
Source: Mikara
Nismo S-Tune 370z Officially Confirmed – Two Packages Available
November 9th, 2008
The Z34 Fairlady Z, or as we like to call it, the Nissan 370Z is hitting the market any day now. For about a month rumours and photos have been flying around about the Nismo tuned version of it and today we received the the leaked brochure so we can now show you these photos from the brochure of the Nismo S-Tune Z34 as well as provide a bit more information.
Two S-Tune option packages will be available with the 370Z straight from the dealership, this aligns with Nissan’s previously announced migration of the light tune business away from the core Nismo business.
The first package is simply the Nismo S-Tune Aero Package and comes with a promise of improved aerodynamic performance, zero lift and higher downforce with an insignificant effect on the drag (Cd) value. The aero package comes with:
- Extension Nose Piece – Creatively named nose extension for the front bar is designed to remind you of the long nose of the 240Z
- Front Protector – This is what Nismo are calling the front lip spoilers. Their dynamic design is used to improve airflow around the front of the car.
- Side Protectors – Nismo say these side skirts are to protect from rocks and mud but we know they’re there to look cool.
- Rear Spoiler – A large rear spoiler is probably the most obvious part of the aero package. Nismo says it adds downforce at the rear at high speed and that they’ve tested it in the wind tunnel.
- Rear Fender Protectors – To prevent dirtying your rear bumper according to the official note, but really, we love cosmetic touches like this.
- Nismo Floor Mats – How could any Nismo produced car be complete without the obligatory Nismo floor mats.
The second package is the Nismo S-Tune Performance Package and gets you several cool upgrades such as:
- Nismo Stainless Exhaust – A full exhaust designed to increase response and of course give that engine noise we love.
- Nismo LMZ5 Wheels – A new look Nismo LM wheel especially created for the Z. Named LMZ5 they are a 19″ forged aluminium one piece wheel that remind of the LMGT4. The five spokes have a cutout section nearest the rim however which is one of the key differences over the LMGT4.
- Nismo S-Tune Suspension – Springs and dampers are upgraded and are more suitable for fast winding roads.
- Nismo S-Tune Brake Pads – Upgraded brake pads for the standard calipers improve brake feel and performance.
- Nismo Floor Mats – Again, floor mats, probably nice ones.
Pricing for the Nismo optional extras does not appear to be announced yet. The fully optioned 370Z (Fairlady Z Version ST) comes in at 4,357,500 yen (inc tax) with the six speed gearbox, 4,462,500 yen (inc tax) with the seven speed auto box. Expect the Nismo versions to come at a premium over that in the order of a few hundred thousand yen.
Source: GTRBlog.com
See the 370Z, Win a Trip to Tokyo Auto Salon
November 6th, 2008
Nissan fans are up for a interesting November as Nissan in conjunction with Hot Import Nights and NICOClub are setting up a USA road show to launch the brand new Nissan Z34 Fairlady Z – the 370Z. Fifteen stops starting at the LA Motorshow on the 19th of November it passes through San Jose on the 21st of November.
So get down to Z Car Garage on the 21st to checkout the 370z as well as the Nissan GT-R featured at SEMA this week. Not only that but you could get into the draw to win a trip to Tokyo AutoSalon in January 2009.
Source: Z Car Blog via GTRBlog.com
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