Nissan 370Z
Sixth-generation Z-car with redesigned chassis and lightweight construction.
The Nissan 370Z is a two-seater sports car produced by Nissan from 2008 until 2020. It is the sixth generation of the Nissan Z-car line, succeeding the 350Z and preceding the RZ34. Based on the Nissan FM platform, it features a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and is available as a two-door coupé or two-door roadster. Known as the Fairlady Z Z34 in Japan, it was sold in North America for the 2009–2020 model years.
Quick Facts
- Manufacturer
- Nissan
- Aka
- Nissan Fairlady Z (Japan)
- Production
- December 2008 – 2020
- Assembly
- Japan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi
- Designer
- Randy Rodriguez; Diane Allen (2005)
- Class
- Sports car (S)
- 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)
- Engine
- 3.7 L VQ37VHR V6
- Transmission
- 7-speed Jatco automatic · 6-speed FS6R31A manual
- Wheelbase
- 2550 mm
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Lore & Background
The 370Z was announced on 29 October 2006 and first shown at an event in Los Angeles ahead of the 2008 Greater LA Auto Show, before being officially unveiled at the show itself. Almost every component was redesigned from the previous 350Z, with a shorter wheelbase and overall length, increased width, and reduced height. Use of lightweight materials such as aluminium sub-frames, door panels, bonnet, and hatch helped reduce weight, while body rigidity was improved significantly.
Suspension uses front double wishbones with forged aluminium control arms and a rear multi-link setup. Brakes were changed from Brembo to Nissan-branded units manufactured by Akebono. The 370Z was offered in multiple variants including the Coupe, Roadster, and NISMO versions, as well as special editions such as the 40th Anniversary Edition and Black Edition. The NISMO variant produced 350 hp at 7,400 rpm and 276 lb⋅ft of torque at 5,200 rpm, with revised ECU and exhaust.
Reader's Guide
The 370Z represents the continuation of Nissan's long-running Z-car lineage, offering a focused sports car experience with a naturally aspirated V6 engine and rear-wheel drive. Its engineering emphasized weight reduction and structural rigidity over the previous generation, with extensive use of aluminium and a shortened wheelbase. The model was available with a 6-speed manual transmission featuring SynchroRev Match on certain trims, as well as a 7-speed automatic. The NISMO variant added performance-oriented suspension, brakes, and aerodynamic elements. Special editions like the 40th Anniversary Edition and Black Edition offered unique styling and equipment packages. The 370Z Roadster was discontinued in the US after the 2019 model year but continued in Canada through 2020. The model was succeeded by the RZ34, which uses a modified version of the same platform.
Did You Know?
- The 370Z was announced on 29 October 2006 and first shown in Los Angeles before the 2008 Greater LA Auto Show.
- The wheelbase is 4 inches shorter than the 350Z at 100.4 inches.
- The 40th Anniversary Edition was limited to 1,000 units for the US market.
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