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The information layer provides good visibility with easy access to all key
data. The instrument panel retains the traditional 3-pod cluster with oil
temperature, voltmeter and clock, while the speedometer and tachometer include
an "initial sweep" function, coming alive when the Z is first started.
The operation layer includes the steering wheel, shifter and switchgear. The
steering wheel is an "oval" 3-spoke design, which offers baseball-style
stitching and large thumb grips and palm rest areas for improved feel on long
drives. The surface of the leather-wrapped wheel is "shaved" to provide a more
kidney-like shape to better fit in the hand. The manual transmission shifter is
padded in different areas to improve the accuracy of diagonal shifts and to feel
softer in the hand for forward and backward motions.
The holding layer
includes the seats, knee pads and door trim support. The driver's seat is
uniquely different from the passenger's seat, with lower seat cushion cut-outs
on the sides where the thighs rest - allowing the driver to push on the pedals
without the seat fighting them. The seat frame is constructed to help hold the
driver in place during cornering. Both the driver and passenger's seats are
structured with an anti-slip material in the main seating surface. The sporty
woven cloth seats feature standard 8-way driver's/4-way passenger manual
adjustments, with heated 4-way power-adjustable leather-appointed seats standard
with the 370Z Touring model. Adjustable front seat Active Head Restraints are
also standard.
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, a center console box
with a non-intrusive cover design, automatic climate control, rear window
defroster with timer, two 12-volt power outlets, three cupholders, dual overhead
map lights and a AM/FM/CD/AUX 4-speaker audio system with illuminated steering
wheel-mounted controls.
The 370Z Touring model adds standard 4-way power
adjustable heated leather-appointed and synthetic suede sport seats with
adjustable lumbar support, 6CD Bose audio system with eight speakers (includes
dual subwoofer) and MP3/WMA playback, XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription
required, sold separately), Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink
Universal Transceiver, auto-dimming mirror, aluminum-trimmed pedals and
retractable cargo cover.
Also available is the Nissan Hard Drive
Navigation System with 7-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, 9.3GB HDD Music Box,
USB connectivity and iPod connection, XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic
Information and XM NavWeather (XM subscription required, sold separately),
automatic phonebook download (select phones), Bluetooth Streaming Audio and
Rearview Monitor.
The Pure Performance of a 332-Horsepower V6
All 2011 370Z Coupes utilize the fourth generation of Nissan's award-winning
VQ-series V6. The 3.7-liter VQ37VHR engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and
Lift) is rated at 332 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 5,200
rpm.
Key to the outstanding performance is the VVEL system, which is able
to optimize intake valve open/close movements, allowing the needed air to be
sent promptly to the combustion chamber at the precisely optimized time. Since
the VVEL system can adjust to open the valves slightly, it improves fuel
efficiency by reducing camshaft friction and fuel waste.
It also provides
cleaner emissions by allowing for quicker warm-up of the catalyst and by
stabilizing combustion when the engine is cool.
Manual and Automatic
Transmissions Available
The engine is backed by a choice of two
advanced transmissions, both designed to improve driver performance. The
close-ratio 6-speed manual includes an available synchronized downshift rev
matching system, which allows drivers of any skill level to experience
professional-like gear shift performance. The SynchroRev Match function
automatically controls and adjusts engine speed when shifting to the exact 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. The SynchroRev
Match system is offered as part of the optional Sport Package.
The 370Z's
7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control
(ASC) is designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual
mode with a target time of 0.5 seconds between shifts. Drivers can use the
standard paddle shifters or the shift lever. With optimized torque converter
lock-up logic, the 7-speed automatic feels very direct, like a manual
transmission. The 7-speed's wide gear ratios offer improved fuel efficiency
(versus a 5-speed automatic), while the Adaptive Shift Control is designed to
adjust to the driver's driving style.
Two Models, Two Options
The 2011 370Z model line-up consists of two models - 370Z and the 370Z
Touring - and two available packages.
Along with the long list of
standard features of the 370Z, the 370Z Touring adds heated leather-appointed
and synthetic suede power seats, adjustable lumbar support, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, 8-speaker Bose audio system, XM
Satellite Radio (XM subscription required, sold separately), auto-dimming inside
mirror, cargo cover and aluminum-trimmed pedals.
The optional Sport
Package features 19-inch RAYS forged wheels and Bridgestone Potenza tires,
aerodynamic front and rear spoiler, larger Nissan Sport Brakes, SynchroRev Match
(6-speed manual transmission only) and Viscous Limited Slip Differential (VLSD).
The Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System features a 7-inch VGA
touch-sensitive display, 9.3GB HDD Music Box, USB connectivity and iPod
connection, XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather
(XM subscription required, sold separately), automatic phonebook download
(select phones) and Bluetooth Streaming Audio. A RearView Monitor has been added
to the Navigation package for 2011.
Nissan 370Z Coupe: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications