There's so much tire grip that the engine almost bogs at the starting line, yet 60 mph comes up in just 5.1 seconds (4.9 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip). The new Z-car is no featherweight, as this test car's 3,359 pounds prove, but it does serious business, as the quarter-mile comes up in 13.4 seconds at 104.8 mph. It also comes to a stop from 60 mph in only 101 feet.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/roadtest/09.nissan.370z/09.nissan.370Z.det.eng.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/roadtest/09.nissan.370z/09.nissan.370Z.act.r34.2.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/roadtest/09.nissan.370z/09.nissan.370Z.f34.3.500.jpg

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=136547?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#34

It's still ugly.

full specs....http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=136547/pageId=154144

Model Year: 2008
Make: Nissan
Model: 370Z
Style: 2dr Hatchback (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
Base Price: $29,930
Price as Tested: $34,430 (est.)
Options on Test Vehicle: Sport Package (includes viscous limited-slip differential, 19-inch forged aluminum alloy wheels, Bridgestone RE050A tires, Nissan sport brakes, chin spoiler, rear spoiler, SynchroRev Match) and Nogaro Red Paint.
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 6-speed manual
Transmission and Axle Ratios (x:1): I = 3.794, II = 2.324, III = 1.624, IV = 1.271, V = 1.000, VI = 0.794, FD = 3.446, R = 3.446
Engine Type: 60-degree V6
Displacement (cc / cu-in): 3,696cc (226 cu-in)
Block/Head Material: Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, infinitely variable intake-valve timing and lift
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Redline (rpm): 7,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 332 @ 7,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 270 @ 5,200
Brake Type (front): 14.0-inch ventilated disc with 4-piston fixed aluminum caliper
Brake Type (rear): 13.8-inch ventilated disc with 2-piston fixed, aluminum caliper
Steering System: Speed-proportional hydraulic-assist rack-and-pinion power steering
Steering Ratio: 14.7:1
Suspension Type (front): Independent, double wishbone, coil spring and stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent, multilink, coil spring and stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 245/40R19 94W (35 psi)
Tire Size (rear): 275/35R19 96W (35 psi)
Tire Brand: Bridgestone
Tire Model: Potenza RE050A
Tire Type: Summer Performance
Wheel Size: 19-by-9 inches front -- 19-by-10 inches rear
Wheel Material (front/rear): Forged aluminum alloy
Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 3,232
Curb Weight As Tested (lb): 3,359
Weight Distribution, F/R (%): 55/45
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 19.0
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg): 18 city/26 highway/20 combined (est.)
Edmunds Observed (mpg): 14 worst/23 best/18 average

Conditions for Testing Top
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 80.6
Humidity: 16.4%
Elevation (ft): 1,121
Wind: N/A

Performance Top
0 - 30 (sec): 2.1
0 - 45 (sec): 3.4
0 - 60 (sec): 5.1
0 - 75 (sec): 7.5
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 13.4 @ 104.6
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 4.9
30 - 0 (ft): 26
60 - 0 (ft): 101
Braking Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Slalom (mph): 69.8
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.97
Handling Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Db @ Idle: 47.4
Db @ Full Throttle: 83.1
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 71.0
Acceleration Comments: Low-spin launches resulted in big bog. With so much rear grip and modest torque, it takes a ton of revs to get the rears to scratch and spin (about 5,000-5,500 rpm). Even so, they hook up pretty early on, so a bog is not far away. Pedals vibrate like crazy and the shifter only slightly less so. Shifts are much smoother and slicker than those of a 350Z. I like the short throws, especially good for the 2-3 shift. Power falls off slightly in upper revs. Not sure if it made a difference or not, but I got my best run with the shift mode in Sport (isn't that only for match-rev downshifts?). In this mode, however, when I popped it out of gear at the end of the quarter-mile, the engine zinged up to redline (it didn't do this in non-sport mode). Had to go to 4th gear for the quarter-mile. Loud, but not in a cool, sports car kind of way. Sounds labored and doesn't rev freely.
Handling Comments: Ever-so-slight understeer on the limit, but you can't drive through and kick the tail out. In the end, it just blazes around in total control with minor adjustments through throttle input. Slalom: Steering is still a little heavy for my liking, but it's WAY better than that of a 350Z. The car still feels heavy; however, shifting the palpable mass from side to side with a very flat attitude. What starts out feeling like a car with a potential to spin turns out to be quite trustworthy. Again, found mild understeer on the limit that was difficult to drive through. The car didn't manage the dip/hop at cone #3 well at all, making me late for cone #4. I had to get pretty deliberate with my inputs to manage rotation on the final cone, but it worked quite well. Don't know if it has one, but the 370Z sure feels like it has an LSD that keeps the slide predictable and controlled. I'm certain this car could get a quicker run on a flatter surface.
Braking Comments: Yep, it's got 'em all right. Firm pedal only gets rock hard under full ABS. Zero flutter or hum. Straight, short, fade-free. "Worst" stop was 105 feet. Near-zero idle stroke.

Specifications Top
Length (in): 167.1
Width (in): 72.6
Height (in): 51.8
Wheelbase (in): 100.4
Front Track (in): 61.0 (with 18-inch wheels), N/A (with 19-inch wheels)
Rear Track (in): 62.8 (with 18-inch wheels), N/A (with 19-inch wheels)
Turning Circle: 32.8 (with 18-inch wheels), 34.1 (with 19-inch wheels)
Legroom, front (in): Not available
Headroom, front (in): Not available
Shoulder room, front (in): Not available
Maximum Seating Capacity: 2
Cargo Volume (cu-ft): 6.9
Max Cargo Volume, rear seats down (cu-ft): Not applicable

Warranty Information Top
Bumper-to-Bumper: 3 years/36,000 miles
Power Train: 5 years/60,000 miles
Corrosion: 5 years/Unlimited miles
Roadside Assistance: 3 years/36,000 miles
Scheduled Maintenance: Not available

Safety Information Top
Front Airbags: Standard
Side Airbags: Standard side airbags
Head Airbags: Standard head airbags
Knee Airbags: Not available
Antilock Brakes: 4-wheel ABS
Electronic Brake Enhancements: Braking assist (BA), Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Traction Control: Standard
Stability Control: Standard
Rollover Protection: Not available
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Standard tire-pressure monitoring
Emergency Assistance System: Not available
NHTSA Crash Test Driver: Not tested
NHTSA Crash Test Passenger: Not tested
NHTSA Crash Test Side Front: Not tested
NHTSA Crash Test Side Rear: Not tested
NHTSA Rollover: Not tested
IIHS Offset: Not tested

It's still ugly.


that headlight and that front mount is like a vampire fish...

not like.

Putting down some nice numbers!

Not bad not bad.

Call me when they come out with a turbo version.

for some reason im starting to like it.. but its nothing compared to my evo =]

I think it looks pretty damn good and has some decent numbers for about the same price as a GSR.

i'm liking it more and more...the rear bumper is alright...but wow the numbers are pretty good...

that headlight and that front mount is like a vampire fish...

lols... that's the only thing I don't like about it. Nice numbers though... can def tell how the lighter weight helps in the 1/4 mile

i think it looks good

Very impressive...

Edmunds 370Z:
0-60 mph: 5.1
1/4 mile: 13.4 @ 104.6
60-0 mph: 101 ft

600-foot slalom: 69.8 mph
200-foot skid pad: 0.97 g

Edmunds X:
0-60 mph: 4.9
1/4 mile: 13.6 @ 101.3
60-0 mph: 112 ft

600-foot slalom: 70.7 mph
200-foot skid pad: 0.99 g

i think there will be sub 5 sec numbers coming...

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0902_2009_nissan_370z_first_test/index.html






2009 NISSAN 370Z POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front-engine, RWD
Engine type 60 V-6, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 225.6 cu in/3696 cc
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Power (SAE net) 332 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 270 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline 7500 rpm
Weight to power 10.1 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed manual
Axle/final-drive ratios 3.69:1/2.93:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 14.7:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.7
Brakes, f;r 14.0-in vented disc; 13.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 9.0 x 19 in; 10.0 x 19 in, forged aluminum
Tires, f;r 245/40R19 94W; 275/35R19 96W, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 100.4 in
Track, f/r 60.6/61.6 in
Length x width x height 167.21 x 72.86 x 51.98 in
Turning circle 34.1 ft
Curb weight 3355 lb
Weight dist., f/r 55/45%
Seating capacity 2
Headroom 38.2 in
Legroom 42.9 in
Shoulder room 54.65 in
Cargo volume 6.9 cu ft TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 1.8 sec
0-40 2.7
0-50 3.6
0-60 4.7
0-70 6.2
0-80 7.9
0-90 9.6
0-100 12
Passing, 45-65 mph 2.4
Quarter mile 13.3 sec @ 105.7 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 106 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.99 g (avg)
MT figure eight 24.9 sec @ 0.73 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 2300 rpm CONSUMER INFO
Base price $30,625
Price as tested $34,000 (est)
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side, front curtain
Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance N/A
Fuel capacity 19.0 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 18/26 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.93 lb/mile
MT fuel economy 21.5 mpg
Recommended fuel Unleaded premium

motor trend has a better driver... even in zr1, they posted better number than edmunds.

do think nissan has underrated their motor again...this maybe running @ 350 at the crank.

Damn, impressive performance numbers!

Damn, impressive performance numbers!

another reason the rx8 should have their new revise. please more torque and faster time...

yep keeping the x

yeah but can it seat four comfortably... X FTW!

370z puts down the same numbers as 2008 BMW 135i

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0806_bmw_135_mitsubishi_evo_mr_comparison/specifications.html

nice numbers. not sure about the look, but Im sure a couple of aftermarket bodykits will sort it out. still would choose the x though. faster. 4 doors. 4wd.

It's still ugly.

Have you seen it in person? /comment....

I used to HATE it probably 100x more than you do... but i saw her sitting there in the Elk Grove auto mall nissan dealer last saturday... and my oh my... I would trade my G in for that in a heartbeat...

motor trend has a better driver... even in zr1, they posted better number than edmunds.

do think nissan has underrated their motor again...this maybe running @ 350 at the crank.

Iono about that lol... 332 sounds already kinda high... 350 w/ 20% loss = 280WHP... which is certainly very high... iono...

nice number, i think the 350z looked better. To hatchback"ish" for me

really nice numbers, i look at gxp g8 test and the 370 z is still better inspite the gxp is 400plus hp. if you will look at the edmunds vidz, it chips on 2nd gear, wheels spin on first, the driver can really imporve his time if he lessen the errrrrr on first gear, now i want to see the vidz of motor trend, to see how they did 4.7sec. and the rev match on manual is really cool, another nissan first.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4dzg7ZJ4B8

It will most likely be faster than a 135i...

Nissan,

1. Why you still not have a Z with TTs?
2. Why you do not have a moon,sun,targa roof?
3. Why you stop using brembo brakes?

If you have does options on the Z one day, I might trade my EVO.
:(

^ thats blasphemy. (If you have does options on the Z one day, I might trade my EVO.)

i love the rev match feature thats pretty hot

i like

Nissan,

1. Why you still not have a Z with TTs?
2. Why you do not have a moon,sun,targa roof?
3. Why you stop using brembo brakes?

If you have does options on the Z one day, I might trade my EVO.
:(

because the engines they use since the 350z dont respond well to boost on stock internals

because only the targa would look good, but its expensive and adds weight

because......they dont want red or gold calipers? idk bout that one.


and i still wouldnt trade my evo for one

lol.. the brembos on the VQ only stopped oh so slightly better than the stock 6pt / 4pt akebonos... Plus the brembos came with replacing rotors and pads every oh 20K miles...

Some people like having the option of keeping their cars NA... i know i know...

a moon... sun... or targa roof... would mean your Z would be a lot heavier than one without... why weigh it down? its not a luxury car... next people will complain about the Z not having massage seats...

lol.. the brembos on the VQ only stopped oh so slightly better than the stock 6pt / 4pt akebonos... Plus the brembos came with replacing rotors and pads every oh 20K miles...

Some people like having the option of keeping their cars NA... i know i know...

a moon... sun... or targa roof... would mean your Z would be a lot heavier than one without... why weigh it down? its not a luxury car... next people will complain about the Z not having massage seats...

actually im complaining of having no back seat....

actually im complaining of having no back seat....


then dont buy one. with the design of the car you couldnt fit even the bastard of a backseat that was in the eclipse.

i love the rev match feature thats pretty hot
:+1: thats really sick

Not bad not bad.

Call me when they come out with a turbo version.

its turbo version is GTR

damn the rev match is cool.

its turbo version is GTR
Thank you, someone has a brain here.

And about it being a two seater, not everyone needs four seat and four doors. If i was single i be all over this car.

And yes if you want a turbo version, go get a GTR.

its faster than the GSR x.... failure!

its faster than the GSR x.... failure!


I tough that the GSR was like 4.9.

Thank you, someone has a brain here.

And about it being a two seater, not everyone needs four seat and four doors. If i was single i be all over this car.

And yes if you want a turbo version, go get a GTR.

What!!! remember that the 300ZX was twin turbo...

3359 lbs isn't bad

that car is downright SICK... sick in person... and will be sick to drive... definitely debating trading the G in for 1... However... the minute you bring minor / semi serious mods into place the Evo will just walk over the Z... 370 or not... When you get into spending endless cash on your car... I am sure they will be close in performance... but stock for stock will definitely be very close. And if you are talking about stock quarter mile.... forget it cus the Z will definitely have the numbers there

I tough that the GSR was like 4.9.

correct

4.9........ 5.1.. hmm.. good job nissan. you came close ;) yet still ugly. but those are pretty good numbers ill have to say

that car is downright SICK... sick in person... and will be sick to drive... definitely debating trading the G in for 1... However... the minute you bring minor / semi serious mods into place the Evo will just walk over the Z... 370 or not... When you get into spending endless cash on your car... I am sure they will be close in performance... but stock for stock will definitely be very close. And if you are talking about stock quarter mile.... forget it cus the Z will definitely have the numbers there
Ya unfortunately, Z's are not easy to mod from what I've read and it costs a lot more. I've actually herd of power LOSSES from people that modded there Z before. You have to be really careful and know exactly what your doing to get good gains...although I would hope they made it a little easier this time around. Only time will tell.

What!!! remember that the 300ZX was twin turbo...
I know, but this is not 1995, and there was no GTR in America in 1995.

Nissan will not do that, if they do. Well they are stupid, cause that will kill the GTR market. I would love a 370 twin turbo, im sure the price would go up 15k easily.

I know, but this is not 1995, and there was no GTR in America in 1995.

Nissan will not do that, if they do. Well they are stupid, cause that will kill the GTR market. I would love a 370 twin turbo, im sure the price would go up 15k easily.

That is exactly what im saying... if you keep it stock... the Z or EVO will be a wash... if you mod it (unless you spend 20K on each)... the EVO would destroy the Z... but once you get into spending that kinda coin on your car... the bottleneck does not remain at the platform but how much $$ you throw at it

X 4eva...

I just threw up in my mouth...

......
:(

i like it too

I don't like how they designed the arch going back to the rear bumper. I know that they wanted to go back to the 240 look, but it just makes it look ugly. IMO

Its a different beast in person... have had mine and owned it for about 1/2 a year now ... seriously puts smiles in my face not unlike the feeling I had when crusing around in my Evo... although I must say... the added work needed to make sure the RWD does not punish you around a corner is challenging at first but once you get it... you get rewarded big time :)

i like the car alot.

Its a different beast in person...

Agreed. I've seen about 3 driving past me & I always pause to look for a second. I can't see myself owning one, but do think they are nice looking cars.