2009 Nissan 370Z Review
All-new, shorter, wider, faster.
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Summary
Improving technology lends a broad operating range to the new Nissan 370Z in every aspect, making it a usable everyday commuter as well as a fun track day car, but the Sport package is nonetheless aimed directly at enthusiasts. As is the unmistakable visual signature. Here's a car that really looks like it's doing 100 mph while parked. Yet its civilized character and affordable price will likely attract one-car singles for all-around motoring activities.
Barry Winfield filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the 370Z Sport at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park in Nevada.
Model Line Overview
| Model Lineup: | Nissan 370Z ($29,930); 370Z Touring ($34,460) |
| Engines: | 3.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions: | 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard): | frontal airbags, curtain airbags, active head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional): | none |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In: | Japan |
Specifications As Tested
| Model Tested (MSRP): | Nissan 370Z ($29,930) |
| Standard Equipment: | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, floor shift, fog lamps, cruise control, intelligent key, Homelink universal transceiver |
| Options As Tested (MSRP): | Sport Package ($3,000) includes 19-inch forged lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A high-performance radials, front and rear spoilers, bigger brakes |
| Destination Charge: | 695 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 33625 |
| Layout: | rear-wheel drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 332 @ 7000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 270 @ 5200 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 18/26 |
| Wheelbase: | 100.4 |
| Length/width/height: | 167.1/72.6/51.8 |
| Track, f/r: | 61/62.8 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 |
| Seating capacity: | 2 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 38.2/54.6/42.9 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | |
| Cargo volume: | 6.9 |
| Payload: | |
| Towing capacity: | |
| Suspension, f: | independent, double wishbone, coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, r: | independent, multi-link, coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar |
| Ground clearance: | |
| Curb weight: | 3232 |
| Tires: | P245/40R19 front, P275/35R19 rear |
| Brakes, f/r: | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel capacity: | 19.0 |
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