Nissan prices Nismo 370Z from $39,130

[notlove]

Nissan brand new Nismo-enhanced 370Z has officially gone on sale, priced from $39,130 and available with just three accessories – Nismo branded carpeted floor mats ($115), illuminated kick plates ($200) and a carpeted trunk mat ($95).Like the limited production Nismo 350Z introduced two years earlier, the new 370Z version is a tuner-Z enthusiast's dream and comes with a 350hp (261kW) output, racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a specially tuned suspension and lightweight 19in forged alloy wheels from Rays.

Based loosely on the Japanese market S-Tune model, the Nismo 370Z was developed in the U.S. in conjunction with Japanese tuner Autech. The car is offered in one completely equipped model (no options) with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and the SynchroRev Match function.

The SynchroRev Match 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 vehicle balance and smoothness 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 less vehicle intervention.

Peak power in the car arrives at a lofty 7,400rpm and torque of 276lb-ft (373Nm) of torque arrives at 5,200rpm. The extra oomph is courtesy of an exclusive H-configured exhaust system design and muffler tuning, along with an optimized ECU.

To improve chassis, engineers added a stiffer strut tower bar brace and a pair of performance dampers. The standard double-wishbone and four-link suspension has also been specially tuned for improved stability and handling. Compared to the standard 370Z Coupe, front spring rates have been dialed up 15%, rear spring rates 10%, front stabilizer bar rate upped 15% and the rear stabilizer bar is 50% stiffer. The roll stiffness rate has been increased by 15% and front and rear damping factors have been increased by 40% and 140% respectively.

Other features include large diameter 14.0in brakes with uprated four-piston aluminum calipers at the front and two-piston calipers in the rear. To set it apart from the standard model, the Nismo version has also been fitted with a full bodykit and bi-xenon headlights. Available color options include Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Black, Solid Red and Platinum Graphite.

Inside, there are Nismo logos on the seats and tachometer, as well as a sports steering wheel with leather and red stitching, and aluminum trimmed pedals. The final addition is a serialized plaque located on the center console.

[S14toRPS13]

From the side the Nismo 370Z looks a lot better than the original Z. I'd like to see performance numbers.

[nsrZ32]

I'm anxious to start getting them at the dealership and take one for a spin.

[blacksrjdm]

Where have you been we have had 370z's in the showroom since January. Already have seen one with coilovers, intake, exhaust, ext oil cooler etc... And there are a hell of a lot more accesories than that. Like 2 1/2 pages worth. Go check your dealer... Definately old news.

[brizanden]

lol retard he works at one. He was saying they have yet to have a nismo....

[Rex]

Great time to point out a new section of NICO

Nissan Sport magazine

[nsrZ32]

Where have you been we have had 370z's in the showroom since January. Already have seen one with coilovers, intake, exhaust, ext oil cooler etc... And there are a hell of a lot more accesories than that. Like 2 1/2 pages worth. Go check your dealer... Definately old news.

lol retard he works at one. He was saying they have yet to have a nismo....

Branden's got it right. I work for a Nissan dealership and I'm well aware of when the 370z's were shipped as I drove one the day we got it. I'm anxious to take a Nismo 370z for a spin and see how it is. Thanks for playing

[brizanden]

^which reminds me now that i finally have my license back its time to go test a 370

[evildky]

anyone think these will sell better than the 350Z nismo?

[blacksrjdm]

Branden's got it right. I work for a Nissan dealership and I'm well aware of when the 370z's were shipped as I drove one the day we got it. I'm anxious to take a Nismo 370z for a spin and see how it is. Thanks for playing

Like I said, we had one in January and it already sold. Saw it again yesterday. I also work for a Nissan Dealership, and what I said is a fact. I saw and our dealership had one in January. BTW, my Nissan FAST doesnt show the NISMO model, although it does show the touring model, and the 370z we had said on the window sticker that it was in fact a NISMO edition. So, Thank you for playing...

The guy had called and said that the oil was getting hot at the track and that his Lamborgini gets flogged around the milleville course and doesnt get hot. Mind you the car only had about 3500 miles on it, and he is out there trying to flog a brand new car. Therefore he has since added an external engine oil cooler.

[brizanden]

^wow... your so ignorant everytime you post. The nismo version literally just got its pricing announced a week or so ago. How could you guys have had one on sale before they even said how much it would cost......

[blacksrjdm]

^wow... your so ignorant everytime you post. The nismo version literally just got its pricing announced a week or so ago. How could you guys have had one on sale before they even said how much it would cost......

The pricing was announced to the public a week or so ago, the dealerships would get the info before they release the price out to the public. Dont understand the comment about my ignorence, and I am sorry you feel that way, I dont think that last post was very ignorent at all. As a matter of fact...

lol retard he works at one. He was saying they have yet to have a nismo....

That was rather ignorent and the spark of my ignorence if I have posted as such. I didnt use any demeaning words such as "retard". I'm not in the sales department, I dont know how they got pricing, we also had one of the very first GTR's before they were supposed to be out too. So, IDK what to tell you. Admiral Nissan in NJ had one in January, thats where I work and it looked exactly like the one posted in the OP's post, and had NISMO on the window sticker.

But as long as you people say I'm wrong, thats fine, I know what I know and what I saw. I have talked to the cust that bought it as I stated in my previous post. IDK, the guy that got it might be someone special, like a magazine editor or something, I cant explain why we had one, just know we have already sold one, and the cust has already modified his.
Modified by blacksrjdm at 11:54 AM 6/19/2009

[Looneybomber]

Hey guys, I was under the impression that NISMO edition cars were more track worthy than their non-NISMO counterparts, correct?

If so, if this car is more destined for track use, why is it fully equiped with junk that will just weigh it down? If anything, shouldn't AC, power anything, radio, carpet, ect... all be options with the base NISMO model weighing in far less than a standard 370z?

To me, it just seems counterintuitive to sell a track car with every single non-track goody standard.

[Viggy75]

looks like a porsche... not happy with it... 350z nismo 370z nismo

[Nissan_luver08]

if read up the new 370 NISMO Z you will note they add all that "junk" with no extra weight added...

My local dealer has a 08 350 NISMO Z brand new selling for 30 grand, the sticker is 39 grand, thats a great deal.

[Looneybomber]

if read up the new 370 NISMO Z you will note they add all that "junk" with no extra weight added...

Ok, so I did some reading and you're wrong. Maybe get your facts strait before putting me down

"...The front and rear fascias are radically different, and most of the extra length is in the nose. This adds a few extra pounds, as the Nismo's curb weight is listed at 3,300 pounds versus 3,232 for a base, manual-shift 370Z."http://www.edmunds.com/insidel....html

"PRICE AS TESTED: $40,630 (base price: $39,850)

Wheelbase: 100.4 in Length: 174.3 in Width: 72.6 in Height: 51.8 in Curb weight: 3340 lb"http://www.caranddriver.com/re..._test

*edit*But thinking about it objectively, if they could add all this "junk" without increasing weight on a car that's designed more for track use, then again, why even add the junk? Take the weight savings!

For example, have the stereo, AC, power windows, power locks, leather, ect...all the creature comforts be options. This will keep the base weight down along with the base price. You could potentially have a sub 3000lb NISMO Z cost less than 30k. Now THAT would be a bargain!

To go one step further, let there be the option of adding CF hood and fenders to help balance the 54/46 weight distro. Maybe even poly or lexan for glass, sound deadener delete, Recaro seats, ect...
Modified by Looneybomber at 9:50 AM 6/21/2009

[spitalul2bad]

That can never happen. What you don't realize is that car-selling business IS a BUSINESS.

If you only sell AC/leather/power windows to 50% of buyers, your R&D and parts cost for those things will rise, thanks to less sales. MORE sales equals less cost to the consumer, because the engineering costs involved are leveled out buy mass-sales.

So, selling a base spec 350Z, even without the comforts, would equal in less money earned for Nissan, because of the cost of developing said comforts, hence, the price (even of the base) would rise.

Nissan have taken a BROAD appeal. Most people would want the comforts, so they paid the development costs and fitted them to 99% of the cars so that they can recoup the money back.

Track enthusiasts sometimes even want AC, the Porsche GT3 has it and that's billed as a "track car".

Nissan building a Nismo Track-Version of the 370Z can only be possible if they charge more for the car. Why? Simple. There are 2 ways they can go about it:

1. DO NOT develop AC, leather, and so on, don't pay manufacturing and parts development and save the car some $$$. Unfortunately for them, because of no AC or leather, LESS people would buy the car, making it a bad investment, which would drive up the cost of the car, so it would be WAY more expensive, thanks to Nissan selling 1000 cars per month instead of 10.000.

2. Offer a stripped-out, track worthy 370Z Nismo for the "true" enthusiasts. However, because of what I explained earlier, they could NOT sell it CHEAPER, because they need the money you would spend on the comforts to even their costs out, so why buy a 370Z Nismo without the comforts AT THE SAME PRICE (at least) of the normal comfy 370Z Nismo? Then, it would make more sense to buy one and strip out whatever YOU don't need.

Economics is complicated, and businesses are still just that: profit based. Even if a solution could be found, you aren't a major shareholder so your opinion wouldn't count.

[Looneybomber]

Economics isn't very hard really. You just have to remember, "rational people think at the margin".

The marginal cost for these parts isn't very high and if the demand for them is high, then nearly the same amount of units will still be sold (as an added option) for a premium. This is how scion's work; make a cheap base to start from and give buyers pages of options.

I can see how some things could increase in price. If a vehicle never came with manual window's, they'd have to R&D window handles and modify the window linkage...though they could borrow that from an existing Nissan car. So that wouldn't be an instant price savings (no window motor) because that plastic handle will cost a dollar or two.

Also, you can't get a NISMO without paying a premium for the name. Even if the marginal cost of a stripped model would be cheaper than a loaded non-NISMO, they still couldn't charge less for it. Name = Premium. It's a form of price discrimination.