Nissan introduces 370z coupe for 2010
The 2010 370Z Coupe is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car, available in 3 trims, ranging from the Base to the NISMO. Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 332-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The NISMO is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 350-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2010 370Z Coupe is a carryover from 2009. Other than that the 2010 370z Coupe still carries 3.7L V6 making 332-hp mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match or a 7-speed automatic transmission.
The 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe MSRP starts at:
370Z 6-speed manual: $29,990
370Z 7-speed automatic: $31,460
370Z Touring 6-speed manual: $34,660
370Z Touring 7-speed automatic: $36,130
NISMO 370Z 6-speed manual: $39,190
Technical specifications:
Engine |
VQ37VHR – 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine |
332 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm |
Bore and stroke – 95.5 x 86.0 |
Compression ratio – 11:1 |
Maximum engine speed – 7,500 rpm |
Emissions – Tier 2-Bin 5 (Fed); LEV2-ULEV (CA) |
VQ37VHR – 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine |
350 hp @ 7,400 rpm |
276 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm |
Bore and stroke – 95.5 x 86.0 |
Compression ratio – 11:1 |
Maximum engine speed – 7,500 rpm |
Emissions – Tier 2-Bin 5 (Fed); LEV2-ULEV (CA) |
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) with Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) on intake valves |
Twin-intake system |
Nissan Direct Ignition System |
Iridium-tipped spark plugs |
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle |
NISMO-tuned dual exhaust with H-pipe configuration |
Drivetrain |
Longitudinally mid-mounted front engine/rear-wheel drive |
Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft |
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission |
SynchroRev MatchTM (manual transmission) |
7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching |
Viscous limited-slip differential (VLSD) |
Brakes |
Power-assisted brakes – |
12.6″ x 1.10″ vented front discs |
12.6″ x 0.63″ vented rear discs |
Nissan sport brakes – |
4-piston opposed aluminum calipers with 14.0″ x 1.30″ vented front discs |
2-piston opposed aluminum calipers with 13.8″ x 0.80″ vented rear discs |
Red brake caliper finish |
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
Brake Assist |
Suspension and Steering |
Front: 2-link double-wishbone aluminum-alloy suspension with aluminum subframe |
Rear: 4-link aluminum-alloy suspension |
Front and rear stabilizer bars |
NISMO-tuned suspension with increased spring, dampening and stabilizer rates |
Ripple-control shock absorbers |
3-point front strut tower brace |
NISMO reinforced 3-point front strut tower brace |
Rear underbody V-brace |
NISMO front and rear performance body dampers |
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering |