Nissan USA announces 2009 Nismo 370Z Price
 

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2009 NISMO 370Z™

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced pricing for the all-new 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z™, which goes on sale today at Nissan retailers nationwide. The new, second-generation NISMO Z® continues the tradition of the original, offering unique performance and design attributes that true sports car enthusiasts are looking for – including a functional aerodynamic body design, 18 additional horsepower and a special sport-tuned suspension.

The 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z™, which is equipped with a 350-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of US $39,130. Only three accessories are available on this well equipped vehicle – NISMO carpeted floor mats, illuminated kick plates and a carpeted trunk mat.

“The new NISMO Z® is a tuner and Z® enthusiast’s dream – straight from the factory,” said Pat Steiner, Director, Specialty Vehicles, Nissan Division, NNA. “With its dramatic exterior, custom interior, sport-tuned performance and under $40,000 price, this new NISMO Z® is possibly the best ‘bang-for-the-buck’ sports car available today.”

About the 2009 NISMO 370Z™
The NISMO 370Z™ was developed by Nissan’s Specialty Vehicles Group in conjunction with Autech Japan, Nissan’s longstanding conversion partner. The NISMO Z®’s standard 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) develops 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque (versus the standard 370Z Coupe’s 332 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque), thanks in part to an exclusive free flow dual exhaust system, muffler tuning and an optimized Engine Control Module.

As expected of a true performance machine, the NISMO 370Z™ is offered with only one transmission – a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with standard SynchroRev Match-the world’s first synchronized downshift rev matching manual transmission introduced earlier this year on 370Z Coupe (which simulates perfectly matched heel-toe-like downshifting).

The NISMO 370Z™ also features a refined 4-wheel independent suspension, a reinforced strut tower brace for enhanced body rigidity and a pair of performance body dampers to manage road-input vibrations and help contribute to the NISMO 370Z™’s stability and performance feel. The NISMO-tuned suspension includes specially tuned springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bars. Wider, unique 5-spoke 19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels are mounted with Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated high-performance tires. Nissan Sport Brakes and a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential are also standard on the NISMO 370Z™.

Along with its standout performance, the new NISMO Z® stands out from the crowd with its dramatic performance-oriented exterior and interior styling. The functional and fully integrated aerodynamic body modifications include an extended nose with a canard design at each corner for improved downforce and a fully integrated chin spoiler. Special side sills and a unique rear fascia help manage airflow under the vehicle, while the functional rear spoiler also increases downforce.

The interior includes NISMO logo seats with black and red fabric and red stitching, a NISMO tachometer, a smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel with red parallel stitching, a smooth leather-wrapped shift knob and aluminum trimmed pedals. A serialized plaque of authenticity is also matched to each NISMO Z®, identifying its unique serial and model year designation.

Source: http://nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=762&mid=3

Definitely worth the price. Anyone know what size the new Rays wheels are?

A shame the mods only pick up 6 lb-ft of torque. It will be interesting to compare the dyno charts for the Nismo tune vs. the stock 370Z to examine the area under the torque curve.

Also looking forward to hearing the exhaust tone vs. stock, Stillen, etc.

Altogether a worthwhile endeavor. Cheers!

would you be able to get OEM Nav w/ Nismo?

my perfect combination would be Sport package w/ OEM Nav, upgraded speakers, illum kick plates, aluminum pedals, Nismo front/rear bumper, rims & spoiler.

I believe they are 19x9.5 and 19x10.5

I'm not too sure it's worth it personally, but it may be to some.

honestly, i doubt it; read the part about the only options being the carpet floor / trunk mats and the IKPs. and honestly, i'm not TOO thrilled with the nismo front bumper...i prefer the fangs to it.

Well that makes me feel better for not holding out for the NISMO. The 350Z NISMO was a huge step up in looks and the welded body was an excellent touch - to me that was worth the extra $$ but the 370Z... I'd definately rather spend the money myself. I do like the rear spoiler and coil overs/sways so for the extra $$ I can keep my car in Blue (IIRC the 370Z NISMO does not come in blue) and get the NISMO parts I want. Curious about the strut tower brace if that is the standard or an improved version....

I agree. And it's still missing the oil cooler.

meh, i already have a stillen exhaust. meh

Personally, I like the sport package wheels a lot more than the NISMO ones, so I probably would not have bought it anyway. As for mods, I rather go with those that increase performance the most to get the most bang for my $. I do love the back bumper though.

Speaking of the rear bumper, does anyone know if this will be available to non-Nismo owners? (For the Mini Cooper GP 40, only owners could purchase special edition parts...even the special stickers required a VIN number to be ordered!) Or is Nissan anal about this?

The rear Nismo bumper looks like it will fit on the regular Z with no problems...any idea on price for this part? Also, do you think it will be pre-painted like some of the other Nissan body accessories?

Are the transmission and final drive ratios the same as the non-nismo car? Everything that I have read indicates that they are the same. They keep referring to a "close ratio" six speed, but the ratios really aren't all that close. The spacing is similar to most any other six speed.

I bet a change in final drive ratio was the only chance to make a meaningfull improvement over the the non-nismo car's acceleration.

i'd expect transmissions to be exactly the same, just as the 350z were.
this def. dounds like a great car and will be, at the same time i think I can just install my own parts for a better performance boos rather then getting it form the factory. although it is a NISMO and you also would buy it for that reason, it being a rare car and the top of the line from the factory.

I think you're the first person to claim that this is even remotely worth its price, when you can get just about the same performance for $6000 less MSRP...

Any info on slated production numbers for the nismo 370z?

Really? We won't know for sure until an owner weighs the stock wheels, but I bet you wouldn't find a set of aftermarket wheels in the same size that are anywhere close to as light for less than $4k - and that's just for the wheels.

+ suspension upgrades, +HP upgrade, +rarity, +factory coverage for performance upgrades. Not a steal, but definitely not a gouge either. Some people want everything "stock". And compared to the NISMO 350Z, very very small bump in retail price.

Suspension upgrades are about the only thing remotely worth it to me, and thats a stretch. I'd just upgrade it anyway.

HP upgrade? We'll see when it hits the dyno, but replacing the stock cat back will yield the same if not better results (seeing as thats the only part they "upgraded" for the Nismo version). And either way, I bet most will swap it out for something better.

Rarity? Yawn. So in the end thats what people are paying for here - to say they have a Nismo Z, and if they plan on keeping it stock. Which will be blown away by base 370's with minimal mods heh.

So for me (someone who actually wants to go fast on a track, and have the satisfaction of modding his own car) and many of the others on here who feel the same, the Nismo is an unattractive waste of money.

Most people who actually will make use of "light" wheels would rather just replace them with 18's anyway. And either way, the Nismo ones look silly compared to the sport package wheels, IMHO. Furthermore, the only differences is in width - 9.0" vs. 9.5", and 10.0" vs 10.5" is minimal at BEST.

Ive never seen such a jealous and unsecure person

And an excellent first post from this guy - welcome to the forum! Enjoy your stay, hopefully its short.

Jealous of what? And its "insecure", just so you know...

And that's why I explicitly included the phase "for some people" in my post. :D

If you're going to be modding a car, then the value proposition of the nismo is undoubtedly lessened. It gets worse if you plan on replacing any suspension components.

However, there exist sporting events where aftermarket modifications are penalized, such as autocrossing. You start messing with things like wheel widths, and you'll find yourself outclassed very quickly.

The nismo is a perfect candidate for somebody like that; its better prepped than a normal 370, and yet the owner is not subject to any classificiation penalties. Makes sense to me.

I don't see anything to be jealous about either. I have nothing against the Nismo Z. I'll even say that I think it looks quite nice. But it's nothing to be jealous over, especially not after reading the Edmund's reviews in which the thing broke down repeatedly. I'm not trying to be negative, btw. I sincerely hope they get the kinks worked out and it succeeds. I'm just not feeling the jealousy thing is all I'm saying.

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We'll see when the car is "properly broken in" (according to Car and Driver...I'm snickering at that, by the way).

The truth is this - gains will be MINIMAL, and the difference in things such as Auto-X will come down to the drivers. The only POSITIVE gain that was even noticed (thanks to the motor not being "broken in") was the skid pad, being .99 instead of .98g's. To which they say: "That betters the stock Z by a tenth and is most likely attributable to those Yokohama tires." Read: get better tires on the base Z, and it'll probably perform as well.

Look, I know whats going on here - you guys are in love with the new Nismo, and that is perfectly fine. For some reason, you're insulted that I (and MANY others) don't find this car to be worth it. But don't sit here and make it seem like its so much better (like, $6000 better) than the 370Z, when it simply is not. Its a collectible, and again, thats just fine and dandy. I like doing work on my own car, and the Nismo isn't for that.

So, if you are willing to fork over an extra $6000 for a car that performs practically identically to its cheaper brethren, then by all means - buy the Nismo. Its your money to spend, not mine. I just have an opinion, as does everyone :)

I don't care one way or another for either models, but it seems to me some people are just protective to what they have. 15HP is 15hp, you are going to see a difference in acceleration.

Whatever dude. There's nothing "going on here".

I prefer the looks of the standard z; I happen to like the look of the fanged front bumper. I like the idea of replacing the exhaust components with those of my own choosing; the same goes for the wheels and the suspension components. For me, I don't think the price difference is worth it.

However, if I were a serious autocrosser(or similar), and planned to stay stock, then I would opt for the most performant version of the car. And that's the nimso.

Assuming stock-class Auto-X, I'd love to see how the stock Nismo performs versus a 370Z base + sport that has improved pads and tires. This is assuming the Nismo is running the same pads/tires btw, because god knows if you get the good stuff in the Base 370Z, you'll probably smoke the Nismo. My money is on whatever is lighter, and we know which one that is.

I don't think anyone is jealous over the NISMO at all. I'm sure everyone here will welcome any NISMO owners with open arms and congratz them on their wonderful car. Thats what makes this board so great.

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Very well said! +rep

+1 indeed. But maybe its important to slide in there, "actual owners" :tup: