Nissan announced the 370Z Nismo will reach dealer showrooms this summer.
Nissan announced back in February that it would be expanding its performance-oriented sub-brand, dubbed Nismo for Nissan Motorsports, which will offer sportier, enthusiast versions of Nissan products. And now the second Nismo-inspired vehicle is coming.
The Nismo version of the Nissan 370Z will reach showrooms this summer.
The 2014 370Z Nismo follows the new Nismo design theme with distinctive new exterior and interior accents.
“The 370Z Nismo, since its introduction as part of the original Nissan 350Z lineup, has embodied the spirit of Nismo – race-proven engineering that is attainable,” said Pierre Loing, vice president, Product and Advanced Planning and Strategy, Nissan Americas.
The interior of the 2014 370Z Nismo features new accents.
“With the enhancements for the 2014 model year and the addition of the new Juke Nismo, we’re unifying the look and feel of these distinctive Nismo models and paving the way for additional Nismo vehicles to follow.
“The great thing about the 370Z Nismo, like the Juke Nismo, is that there is solid functionality behind every element – race-inspired but ready for the street – and with pure Nismo style.”
The current 370Z offers 350 horsepower, racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a specially tuned suspension and unique super-lightweight forged alloy wheels.
On the exterior, new dark gray coloring is added to the front and rear fascias, lower side sills, side mirrors and Nismo rear spoiler, with each element (except side sills) featuring Nismo-style red pinstripe accents.
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Along with the new color treatments, the 2014 370Z Nismo exterior includes an extended front nose design and a fully integrated chin spoiler – providing a sense of dynamic movement while enhancing airflow and downforce for enhanced aerodynamic performance. The 370Z Nismo is 6.2 inches longer than the standard 370Z Coupe. Special side sills and a unique rear bumper help control airflow under the vehicle, while the functional rear spoiler increases downforce.
The 370Z Nismo performance is anchored by an advanced Nissan Front Midship (FM) platform, refined four-wheel independent suspension and 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control that produces 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque.
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The 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’s outstanding handling and performance feel.
The 2014 370Z Nismo rides on unique five-spoke, Nissan-branded 19-inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels. Braking is provided by Nismo Sport Brakes with large diameter 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear vented rotors with four-piston front and twopiston rear aluminum calipers. The braking system includes a variable ratio brake pedal, high-rigidity brake hoses, R35 Special II fluid and red-finish calipers.
The interior of the 370Z features the Nismo logo on the seats made from black and red fabric and red stitching, a Nismo tachometer, steering wheel with Alcantara wrap and red parallel stitching, smooth leather-wrapped shift knob and aluminum-trimmed pedals.