2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO TESTDRIVENOW.COM FIRST LOOK

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO FIRST LOOK

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Car Critic Steve Hammes

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO FIRST LOOK

The Nissan 370Z’s evil brother is the 370Z NISMO – the more aggressively styled, racier version from Nissan’s high-performance division. And big changes greet this 2-seat coupe for 2015. For the first time in a Z NISMO model, a 7-speed automatic transmission is offered to the standard 6-speed manual. It features Downshift Rev Matching for stick shift-like, expert-quick gear changes, driver-selectable modes, and manual shifting with paddle shifters. It adds $1,300 to the cost. A new 370Z NISMO Tech model is also added for greater touring capability. Priced from $46,315, the Tech adds a Bose 6-speaker audio system with 2 subwoofers and a touchscreen navi. Redesigned Recaro racing seats are specific to this NISMO and aim to provide better body holding – power on the driver’s side and manual adjustments for the passenger. The body has also been reworked with GT-R-inspired aerodynamic body panels and a smaller rear spoiler. LED Daytime Running Lights with black bezels give this Z further distinction and new design 19” RAYS wheels debut for 2015. Power still stems from Nissan’s ubiquitous 3.7-liter V6, rated at 350 horsepower and 276 pound-feet of torque. The power bump comes courtesy of an H-configured exhaust system, muffler tuning and specific Engine Control Module calibration. Specific NISMO tuning for the suspension, brakes, gearing and standard limited-slip differential blur the lines between street and track. Pricing starts at $42,815.