2009 nissan 370z

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Autoblog Nissan Z More Photos. Click above for high-res gallery of the Nissan Z Stand on any corner in any city, close your eyes and open your ears. Eventually you'll hear the telltale swell of an engine as someone blips the throttle while braking before the bend. This secret auditory handshake among gearheads signals the arrival of a driver schooled in the art of heel-and-toe. And when the Nissan Z goes on sale in January, you won't be able to tell an aspiring Schumacher from Joe the

2009 nissan 370z

The Z marks the last production car with a naturally aspirated and high-rev V6 coupled to a manual transmission. The model year was the final model year for the Z. Almost every piece and component of the Z has been redesigned from the previous Z. The wheelbase is 4 in mm shorter at The overall width has been increased by 1. The smaller exterior dimensions and use of more lightweight materials helped reduce weight. The Z features a front aluminum subframe, aluminum-alloy engine cradle, aluminum door panels, an all-aluminum hood, and an aluminum hatch. Front body torsional rigidity is improved by 10 percent with an extensively revised body structure, which includes a new front suspension cradle to reduce front body lateral bending, new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody "V-bar" to help reduce rear lateral bending. Rear body torsional rigidity is improved by up to 22 percent and rear body vertical bending rigidity is improved by up to 30 percent. Additional enhancements include the use of a carbon fiber composite radiator housing and strengthening of the rear fender and hatch areas. The new structure weighs slightly less than the Z.

The steering wheel is asymmetrical, neither circular nor oval, but its size and grip are perfect.

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Autoblog Nissan Z More Photos. Click above for high-res gallery of the Nissan Z Stand on any corner in any city, close your eyes and open your ears. Eventually you'll hear the telltale swell of an engine as someone blips the throttle while braking before the bend. This secret auditory handshake among gearheads signals the arrival of a driver schooled in the art of heel-and-toe. And when the Nissan Z goes on sale in January, you won't be able to tell an aspiring Schumacher from Joe the Nissan's simple yet brilliant "SyncroRev Match" will relegate the artistry of rev-matching to the annals of motoring history. Other automakers compelled to offer manual gearboxes for the dedicated few will doubtlessly adopt the system, and those of us who care — who've unconsciously conditioned ourselves to crane our heads to catch a glimpse of what's coming — will cease to do so. Progress is a double-edged sword and rarely balanced, but don't fret.

2009 nissan 370z

In these days when even a Mini is bigger than its predecessor it's certainly unusual for a manufacturer to be boasting that its car is smaller, and better for it, but that's certainly the case with Nissan's new Z. View 24 images. While the Z may be a little bit smaller than its predecessor, the Z, it is bigger and better in almost all other respects, boasting a bigger engine, more power, better safety and improved handling.

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On the highway and in traffic, the Z is one Z-licious companion. The vehicle was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show. Prairie M The larger engine same V-6 as in the Infiniti G37 produces horsepower, a bonus of 26, and sits 15 millimeters 0. Altima Coupe. And Nissan has succeeded — just. Almera Tino. SynchroRev Match system for 6-speed manual transmission is included with the Sport Package. Nissan News. Every body panel is fresh, and the styling, penned in San Diego, is largely successful, although it ignited some vivid office discussions. Boom, slap, echo, hiss, the swishing of water, the pinging of pebbles.

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Our complaints are few. Click above for high-res gallery of the Nissan Z Stand on any corner in any city, close your eyes and open your ears. Upon hearing about it, we warned Nissan that our old-fashioned heel-and-toeing was pure Nureyev—no electronic wet nurses for us. Instrumented Tests. The new car addresses these shortcomings and improves what was already a good package. Article Talk. Just One More Thing…. Gawker Media. This article is about the 6th generation Nissan Z The overall width has been increased by 1.