Well before quick Honda Si models of the '80s or the performance
juggernaut that the Toyota Supra and Mazda RX-7 became in the 90s, the Datsun
240Z was an early stake in the ground for Japanese sports cars. It was
affordable, but the original Z-car was also a capable coupe that could show its
tail to European and American rivals. Today, Nissan celebrates the car each
year with fellow enthusiasts at its ZDAYZ event, and this year in North
Carolina, it's surprising fans by launching the 2015 370Z Nismo there with some
significant upgrades.
The biggest change is that the 370Z Nismo is available with
a seven-speed automatic transmission for the first time. The six-speed manual
is still standard, of course. But for those who don't want to use a clutch,
Nissan is offering the new automatic with Downshift Rev Matching and a manual
mode via paddle shifters. Power is still provided by the same 3.7-liter V6 as
last year, producing 350 horsepower and 276 pound-feet of torque with a
limited-slip differential at the back for added traction.
This hottest 370Z model also receives a brand-new
GT-R-inspired bodykit that features a deeper front fascia, LED running lights
and blacked-out headlight bezels. It also sports a new chin spoiler bearing the
Nismo emblem and red accents that flow from the front, down the side sills and
all the way to the rear bumper. At the back, there is also a smaller ducktail
spoiler for a more mature look. The 2015 also wears cool 19-inch forged
aluminum wheels by Rays with a new twin-spoke design and charcoal finish.
Compared to last year's model, it's a much more mature-looking coupe.
Inside, drivers are welcomed with new black and red Recaro
leather seats with Alcantara trim, are exclusive to the Nismo. The steering
wheel is also wrapped in the faux suede for a better grip. A new, optional Tech
package adds a navigation system that displays on a seven-inch touchscreen,
Nissan's RearView Monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror and Bose audio with
Bluetooth.
If you're in need of this rear-wheel drive Japanese sports
coupe, your wait won't be long: The 2015 370Z Nismo goes on sale in July.
Courtesy: Autoblog
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