In conjunction with the U.S. debut of the new 2013 Nissan
Juke Nismo - and the ongoing expansion of the Nismo brand worldwide - Nissan
gave attendees at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show a preview of the 2014 Nissan 370Z
Nismo. Set to go on sale at Nissan U.S. dealers nationwide in summer 2013, the
Nissan 370Z Nismo follows the new Nismo design theme with distinctive new
exterior and interior accents. Pierre Loing, Vice President, Product and
Advanced Planning and Strategy, Nissan Americas said: "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. 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."
2014 Nissan 370Z
The braking system includes a variable ratio brake pedal,
high-rigidity brake hoses, R35 Special II fluid and red-finish calipers.
Along with the new color treatments, the 2014 Nissan 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. Four exterior colors are offered: Pearl White,
Magnetic Black, Gun Metallic and Solid Red.
Inside, the Nissan 370Z Nismo's driver-centric interior
includes Nismo logo seats with 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. A special
serialized plaque of authenticity, located on the vertical panel above the
floor-mounted console, is matched to each Nissan 370Z Nismo identifying its
unique serial and model year designation.
The sporty woven cloth seats feature standard 8-way
driver's/4-way passenger manual adjustments and adjustable front seat Active
Head Restraints. Standard interior comfort and convenience features include
Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start, power windows with one-touch
auto up/down feature, power door locks with auto-lock feature and automatic
climate control. An AM/FM/CD/AUX 4-speaker audio system is standard. Also
available is a Bose® Package featuring an in-dash 6CD changer, two additional
speakers (six total), two subwoofers, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System,
auto-dimming inside mirror and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. There are no
other options offered.
Said Loing: "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 Nissan 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 Nissan 370Z Nismo's outstanding handling and
performance feel. The Nissan 370Z Nismo's double-wishbone front/4-link rear
suspension design suspension is specially tuned for exceptional handling,
including higher spring and stabilizer bar rates and increased roll stiffness
and front and rear damping factors (compared to non-Nismo models).
The 2014 370Z Nismo rides on unique 5-spoke Nissan-branded
19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels (19x9.5-inch front, 19x10.5-inch
rear) with a Gun Metallic finish. The wheels are mounted with Bridgestone
Potenza S001 Y-rated high-performance tires (245/40ZR19 front, 285/35ZR19
rear). Braking is provided by Nismo Sport Brakes with large diameter 14.0-inch
front and 13.8-inch rear vented rotors with 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
aluminum calipers.
The Nissan 370Z Nismo's outstanding performance is anchored
by an advanced Nissan FM (Front Midship) platform, refined 4-wheel independent
suspension and 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift
Control (VVEL) rated at 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm and 276 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm.
The VVEL system helps optimize intake valve open/close movements, allowing the
needed air to be sent promptly to the combustion chamber at the precisely
optimized time. The Nissan 370Z Nismo's enhanced engine power and acceleration
(versus non-Nismo 370Zs) is provided through use of an exclusive H-configured
exhaust system design and muffler tuning, along with optimized ECM (Engine
Control Module) calibration.
Just one transmission is offered, a close-ratio 6-speed
manual with Nissan's SynchroRev Match® synchronized downshift rev matching
system. The SynchroRev Match® function 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 the
smoothness of gear shifts 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 to shift on their own.
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