2017 Nissan 370Z NISMO Offers Aerodynamic Exterior Design, Exclusive Recaro® Seats, Active Sound Enhancement
NISMO, the heart and soul of Nissan performance for both the track and on the street, continues to raise the bar for straight-from-the-factory enthusiast vehicles. As the flagship of the Nissan Z® portfolio, the 2017 370Z NISMO embodies the spirit of NISMO – race-proven engineering that is attainable.
Significantly revised two years ago with a new exterior design and redesigned RAYS aluminum-alloy wheels, the 370Z NISMO and 370Z NISMO Tech include Nissan GT-R-inspired functional and fully integrated aerodynamic body pieces that provide an aggressive, aerodynamic appearance – as well as optimizing front and rear downforce.
Upfront, the deep front fascia with Hyper LED Daytime Running Lights and black headlight bezels provides a greater level of visual differentiation from standard 370Z Coupes. A fully integrated chin spoiler enhances the sense of dynamic movement, while enhancing airflow and downforce for exceptional aerodynamic performance. The front also features a NISMO emblem and signature NISMO red stripe accents that continue from the spoiler down the special side sill protectors.
In addition to a bold rear fascia, the unique NISMO rear spoiler completes the distinctive NISMO design. The 370Z NISMO – at 170.5 inches in overall length and 73.6 inches in overall width – is 3.0 inches longer and 1.0 inch wider than a standard 370Z Coupe.
Other exterior features include an aluminum hood, bi-functional xenon headlights with automatic on/off function, distinctive vertical door handles, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, and a pair of large chrome-tipped exhaust outlets. Four exterior colors are offered: Pearl White, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver and Solid Red.
Also adding to the distinctive 370Z NISMO appearance are twin-five spoke 19-inch NISMO super-lightweight forged aluminum-alloy wheels by RAYS. The wheels are mounted with Bridgestone Potenza S001 Y-rated high-performance tires (245/40R19 front, 285/35R19 rear).
NISMO-styled Interior
The 370Z NISMO model’s motorsports-inspired look and feel continues inside the driver-centric 2-seat cabin. The unique NISMO-styled interior is enhanced with black-and-red Recaro® leather-appointed seats with Alcantara® accents. The seats were designed with Recaro® specifically for the 370Z NISMO. They are designed to provide more uniform body pressure and better all-direction holding during spirited acceleration, braking and cornering. Both the driver and passenger’s seats feature standard 8-way driver’s/4-way passenger manual adjustments.
The interior also features red seat trim and stitching with NISMO logo, an Alcantara®-appointed leather-wrapped steering wheel and NISMO red tachometer. The tachometer and speedometer include an “initial sweep” function, coming alive when the 370Z NISMO is first started.
Like all Nissan 370Z interiors, the layout is built around a deeply scooped instrument panel with a full-length center console separating the driver and passenger’s seat. In the rear is an open cargo area with easy accessibility. The instrument panel includes a 3-pod cluster with oil temperature, voltmeter and clock, power windows with one-touch auto up/down function, power door locks with auto-lock feature and automatic climate control. Other interior details include a smooth leather-wrapped shift knob and aluminum-trimmed pedals.
Standard interior comfort and convenience features include Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start, Bose® in-dash AM/FM/CD/AUX 6-speaker audio system, two subwoofers with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls, USB/iPod® interface and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System. NISMO Tech models add SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®.
Advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) systems are standard on both the 370Z NISMO and 370Z NISMO Tech models. The ANC system generates canceling sound to remove undesirable low frequency engine noise while preserving invigorating sounds of engine performance, providing a more “pure” sound. The system is also utilized on the Nissan GT-R. The ASE enhances natural engine sounds to help bolster the driver’s acceleration experience.
The 370Z NISMO Tech model also includes a standard hard drive-based Nissan Navigation System with 7.0-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, along with a RearView Monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.
Advanced 350-Horsepower VVEL V6 and NISMO-Tuned Suspension
The 2017 370Z NISMO is powered by a 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL). The advanced powerplant is rated at 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm – 18 horsepower more than a standard 370Z Coupe – and 276 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm.
The VVEL system helps optimize intake valve open/close movements, allowing the needed air to be sent promptly to the combustion chamber at the precisely optimized time. The 370Z NISMO’s enhanced engine power and acceleration (versus non-NISMO 370Zs) is provided through use of an exclusive H-configured exhaust system design and muffler tuning, along with optimized ECM (Engine Control Module) calibration.
Two transmission choices are offered on Z® NISMO models. The close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission features standard SynchroRev Match®, the world’s first synchronized downshift rev matching manual transmission, which allows rev-matched heel-toe-like downshifting.
The SynchroRev Match® function automatically controls and adjusts engine speed when shifting to the speed of the next gear position, essentially “blipping” the throttle to smooth out any up/down shifts. This not only allows the driver to focus more on braking and steering, it improves the smoothness of gear shifts by reducing the typical “shock” when the clutch is engaged. The system can be deactivated with a button next to the shifter for drivers who prefer to shift on their own.
Also available is a refined 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), Adaptive Shift Control and manual shift mode with paddle shifters.
The standard 370Z Coupe double-wishbone front/4-link rear suspension design suspension is specially tuned for the 370Z NISMO, offering exceptional handling – including higher spring and stabilizer bar rates and increased roll stiffness and front and rear damping factors, as well as a 0.6-inch wider track width (compared to non-NISMO models).
The 2017 370Z NISMO also features a tight, rigid body structure with a strut tower bar brace and a pair of performance dampers, which quickly and efficiently react to help control body vibrations from road input via the tires, contributing to the 370Z NISMO model’s outstanding handling and performance feel.
Braking is provided by NISMO Sport Brakes with large diameter 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear vented rotors with 4-piston front and 2-piston rear aluminum calipers. The braking system includes a variable ratio brake pedal, high-rigidity brake hoses, R35 Special II fluid and red-finish calipers.
Also standard is a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) with shorter final drive ratios than the standard 370Z for better acceleration feel – 3.692 vs. 3.357 (A/T); 3.916 vs. 3.692 (M/T).
The 370Z NISMO’s long list of standard safety and security features includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor; front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags; roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags; seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones, Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Vehicle Security System and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Price
Recommended retail price (MSRP) starts from $41,990
Mechanical
Engine | |
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Name | VQ37VHR |
Cam design | DOHC |
Orientation | Longitudinal |
Cylinders / configuration | V6 |
Block / head composition | Aluminum/aluminum |
Displacement (liters) | 3.7 |
Horsepower | 332 @ 7,000 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) | 270 @ 5,200 RPM |
Bore & stroke (mm) | 95.5 x 86.0 |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Maximum engine speed | 7,500 rpm |
Induction system | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder; Continuously Variable Valve Event and Lift Control System (VVEL) |
Oil cooler | S |
Engine mounts | Front: 2 electronically controlled liquid-filled; Rear: 1 liquid-filled |
Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
Emissions system | Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way catalyst |
Emissions certification level | 50 state: LEV2-ULEV (Cal), Tier2 (B5)(Fed) |
Exhaust | Single muffler with Y-type dual exhaust outlets (w/ finishers) |
Electrical | |
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Ignition system | Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS) |
Starter | 1.6kW reduction |
Alternator | 150 Amp. |
Battery | 62Ah@20h capacity |
Transmission and Drive System | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech | |
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Drive configuration | Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive | ||||
Transmission type | 6-speed manual | S | S | S | S |
7-speed auto w/ manual mode | O | - | - | - | |
7-speed auto w/ manual mode and paddle shifters | - | O | O | O | |
Gear ratio | M/T | A/T | |||
1st | 3.794 | 4.923 | |||
2nd | 2.324 | 3.193 | |||
3rd | 1.624 | 2.042 | |||
4th | 1.271 | 1.411 | |||
5th | 1.000 | 1.000 | |||
6th | 0.794 | 0.862 | |||
7th | - | 0.771 | |||
Reverse | 3.446 | 3.972 | |||
Final drive ratio | 3.692 | 3.357 | |||
Drive shaft | Carbon Fiber Composite | ||||
Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) | S (7A/T) | ||||
SynchroRev Match® (SRM) | - | - | S (6M/T) | S (6M/T) | |
Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) | - | - | S | S |
Brakes | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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Front – vented disc | S | S | - | - |
Rear – vented disc | S | S | - | - |
Front – Vented disc | - | - | S | S |
Rear – vented disc | - | - | S | S |
Caliper type / material | Floating / cast iron | Fixed 4-piston front, 2-piston rear / aluminum | ||
Red caliper color | - | - | S | S |
Brake control | Power-assisted (vacuum) | |||
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | S | |||
Number of wheels/channels/sensors | 4/4/4 | |||
Brake Assist | S | |||
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | S |
Steering | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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Type | Power rack-and-pinion | |||
Vehicle speed variable assist | S | |||
Fixed ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.7:1 | ||
Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
Turning diameter (ft.) (curb-to-curb) | 32.8 | 34.1 | ||
Steering wheel | 3-spoke leather-wrapped w/ air bag, manual tilt | |||
Steering wheel controls | Cruise control audio, Bluetooth® |
Suspension | |
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Front | Double-wishbone aluminum suspension |
Subframe construction | High vacuum diecast aluminum alloy |
Stabilizer bar | S |
Shock absorbers | Twin tube |
Rear | Independent multi-link aluminum suspension |
Subframe construction | Steel |
Stabilizer bar | S |
Shock absorbers | Twin tube |
Body / Chassis | |
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Type | Unibody |
Materials (primary) | Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel |
Hood, doors, rear hatch | Aluminum |
Exterior
Wheels & Tires | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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Wheels | ||||
Aluminum-alloy | S | - | ||
RAYS light weight forged alloy | - | S | ||
Tires | ||||
Yokohama ADVAN Sport | S | - | ||
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | - | S | ||
Spare wheel/tire |
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Steel, T145/70R18 | - | S |
Lights | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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Headlights | Bi-functional xenon HID | S | ||
Automatic on/off | S | |||
Taillights | LED | S | ||
Front fender turn signal indicator | - | S | S | S |
Interior
Seating | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech | |
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Capacity | 2 passengers | ||||
Seat Materials
| Cloth Seats | S | - | S | S |
Leather and synthetic suede | - | S | - | - | |
Seat Type
| Sport bucket | S | |||
Height-adjustable head restraints | S | ||||
Heated | - | S | - | - | |
Driver Seat
| 8-way manual | S | - | - | - |
8-way (4-way power, 4-way manual) | - | S | - | - | |
Adjustable lumbar support | |||||
Passenger Seat | 4-way manual | S | - | S | S |
4-way power | - | S | - | - | |
Synthetic leather-appointed door trim | - | S | - | - |
Audio/Navigation | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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2-DIN AM/FM/CD w/ 4 speakers | S | - | S | - |
240W Bose® audio with AM/FM/CD, 6 speakers + 2 subwoofers, MP3 capability, Radio Data System (RDS) | - | S | - | S |
Hard Drive navigation system with 7.0-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, USB connectivity and iPod® connection, DVD video playback | - | S | - | S |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) | - | S | - | S |
Steering-wheel audio controls with illumination | S | |||
Auxiliary audio input jack | S | |||
Auxiliary audio/video input jacks | - | S | - | S |
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | |||
Voice Recognition (VR) | - | S | - | S |
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | - | S | S | S |
Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) | - | S | S | S |
Audio/Navigation | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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2-DIN AM/FM/CD w/ 4 speakers | S | - | S | - |
240W Bose® audio with AM/FM/CD, 6 speakers + 2 subwoofers, MP3 capability, Radio Data System (RDS) | - | S | - | S |
Hard Drive navigation system with 7.0-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, USB connectivity and iPod® connection, DVD video playback | - | S | - | S |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) | - | S | - | S |
Steering-wheel audio controls with illumination | S | |||
Auxiliary audio input jack | S | |||
Auxiliary audio/video input jacks | - | S | - | S |
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | |||
Voice Recognition (VR) | - | S | - | S |
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | - | S | S | S |
Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) | - | S | S | S |
Convenience Features | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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Cruise control (ASCD) | S | |||
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | - | S | - | S |
Heated outside mirrors | - | S | S | S |
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (UGDO) | - | S | - | S |
Aluminum trimmed pedals | - | S | - | - |
Rear cargo cover | - | S | - | - |
RearView Monitor | - | S | - | S |
Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint Systems | |
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Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) | Driver and front passenger air bags with dual-stage inflation, seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor |
Driver and front passenger side-impact and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags | S |
Active Head Restraints | S |
Outboard seat belts, front | 3-point (ALR/ELR for pass., ELR for driver) |
Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters | S |
Upper tether anchor | S |
Safety Features | |
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Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones | S |
Security | |
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Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | S |
Dimensions
Exterior (inches) | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech |
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Wheelbase | 100.4 | |||
Overall length | 167.5 | |||
Overall width | 72.6 | |||
Overall height | 51.8 | |||
Coefficient of drag (Cd) (front) | 0.30 | 0.29 | ||
Coefficient of lift (front) | 0.0 (Sport, Sport Tech) | |||
Coefficient of lift (rear) | 0.0 (Sport, Sport Tech) | |||
Track | Front | 61.0 | 60.6 |
Interior (inches) | |
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Head room | 38.2 |
Leg room | 42.9 |
Hip room | 54.6 |
Shoulder room | 54.4 |
Weights | 370Z | Touring | Sport | Sport Tech | |
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Curb (pounds) | Front | 1,814 | 1,823 | 1,830 | 1,835 |
Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear | 55/45 | 55/45 | 55/45 | 55/45 | |
GVWR | 3,968 |
Volume (cubic feet) | |
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Passenger compartment | 51.6 |
Cargo | 6.9 |
Total | 58.5 |
EPA Fuel Economy | ||
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City | MT/AT | 18/19 |
Highway | MT/AT | 26/26 |
Combined | MT/AT | 21/21 |
Classification | Passenger Car |