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Years Produced: 2007, 2008
MSRP:
2007: $38,070
2008: $38,290
Curb Weight: 3,353 lbs
Performance***
Acceleration:
0 - 30 (sec): 1.9
0 - 45 (sec): 3.4
0 - 60 (sec): 5.1
0 - 75 (sec): 7.5
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 13.6 @ 103.0
Braking:
30 - 0 (ft): 28
60 - 0 (ft): 109
Engine:
VQ35HR—3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
- 306 hp @ 6,800 rpm
- 268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
NISMO-tuned exhaust with dual polished exhaust tips*
Brakes:
Brembo® braking system**
- 4-piston caliper with 12.8" x 1.18" vented front discs and
- 2-piston caliper with 12.7" x 0.87" vented rear discs
Suspension
NISMO-tuned sport suspension with front and rear body dampers*
Wheels/Tires
18" x 9.0" (front)/19" x 10.0" (rear) NISMO super-lightweight forged-alloy wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish by RAYS®*
245/40WR18 (front) and 265/35WR19 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A high-performance tires**
Aerodynamics
Front/Rear: Negative-lift includes unique front fascia with splitter spoiler, aerodynamic side sills, negative-lift rear diffuser and rear spoiler*
Styling/Functionality
Body weld reinforcements and radiator support brace*
Interior
Unique gray-faced NISMO tachometer*
NISMO Black/Red seat cloth with red door trim stitching*
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching*
Etched aluminum serialized identification plaque*
*: Unique to 350Z Nismo
**: Also available on 350Z Grand Touring
***: Edmunds Inside Line
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2007 Nissan 350Z Nismo, a limited-production version of the 2007 Nissan 350Z that's been "factory-modified" for enthusiast drivers who want the ultimate 350Z.
Not Exactly a "Nismo"
Technically, the limited-production 2007 Nissan 350Z Nismo isn't actually a "Nismo" as it is being put together by Autech Japan, a longtime builder of specialty Nissans for commercial use and drivers with special needs. In recent years, Autech has been building high-profile Nissan special editions.
Autech has recently become a motorsports company, and it builds and prepares the Nissan Z-car that competes in the Japan Super GT racing series. The Autech-prepared Z-car even won the series in 2006 with German racer Michael Krumm at the wheel. So it's no surprise that there's more to the Nismo 350Z than simply some parts swapping from the Nismo catalog. It all starts with the 2007 Nissan 350Z and its new-generation 3.5-liter VQ35HR V6, which produces 306 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and revs to 7,500 rpm. There's a large, low-restriction exhaust muffler as well.
Race Car Technology
One of the significant modification not usually mentioned by most reviews about the 350Z Nismo are the structural improvements made to the car. Autech welds up the seams in the Z-car's unit-body chassis, a familiar racing practice that adds more structural rigidity to the Z-car's chassis than the conventional spot welds from the Nissan assembly line can provide. The usual strut-tower braces further improve chassis stiffness. Even more body rigidity comes from Autech's innovative use of special pieces beneath the Z-car's unit-body. Special mass from Yamaha are mounted between the left- and right-side frame members to resist flex and vibration.
The 2007 Nissan 350Z Nismo sits on strong yet lightweight forged aluminum wheels that carry Bridgestone RE-01R tires, 245/40R18s in front and 275/35R19s in the rear.
Through the racing program for the Autech-prepared Z-car, Nissan's design group and vehicle testing department developed a special complement of bodywork pieces, and Autech has turned them into production pieces for the 2007 Nissan 350Z Nismo. These pieces include a front aero splitter, front and rear bumper covers, rocker-sill extensions and a dramatic rear wing.
The 2007 Nissan 350Z Nismo is more than a racing car, as the interior has received a comprehensive makeover with perforated suedelike seat upholstery plus leather trim for the shift knob and parking brake lever. Naturally there are aluminum pedal covers and assorted metallic trim pieces.
This is a pretty comprehensive conversion, so it's no wonder that the Japanese-market Nismo Z carries the equivalent of an 11-percent premium over a conventional Z-car coupe with a six-speed manual transmission.
All this work makes the Z-car quicker at the track, but there aren't any engine modifications, so the 2007 Nissan 350Z Nismo probably won't feel any quicker on the street. It'll be interesting to see what kind of reception it'll find in the U.S.
OFFICIAL NISSAN PRESS RELEASE ON THE 350Z NISMO
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z Continues Tradition of Performance With Super GT Race-Inspired Styling and Features
Taking Performance One Step Further With the 2007 NISMO 350Z
For the first time ever in the Nissan Z’s 37-year history, a high-performance NISMO 350Z is part of the extensive Z lineup. The new 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z, which makes its North American debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, features an extensively developed list of unique equipment – including a special body package and improved handling equipment. This new model, the fifth in the 2007 350Z Coupe lineup, is available with a 6-speed manual transmission only. It goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July 2007.
NISMO, the premier supplier of high-performance aftermarket parts and accessories for Nissan vehicles in the United States since 2003, previously participated in the development of the NISMO Frontier off-road pickup truck, introduced in 2005. The NISMO 350Z is the second Nissan model to be branded with the legendary marque. Like the Frontier model, which is specially equipped for off-road excursions, the 2007 NISMO 350Z is optimized for enthusiast drivers.
"With the combination of the new VQ35HR engine found on all 2007 350Zs and NISMO performance and design enhancements, the NISMO 350Z represents the pinnacle of Nissan performance machines," said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA).
"The NISMO 350Z is the ideal package for true enthusiasts – adding a high level of aesthetic and performance enhancing equipment which is not available in the aftermarket – while retaining the reliability, durability, and comprehensive warranty found standard on every 2007 Nissan 350Z," he continued.
The most striking visual feature of this special vehicle is the NISMO aerodynamics package, which strongly resembles the Super GT championship winning Zs. Featuring an aggressive front fascia with chin spoiler, side skirts, an extended rear fascia with underbody diffuser and a rear wing, the NISMO 350Z produces additional aerodynamic downforce to provide enhanced cornering and handling performance.
Special consideration is given during assembly of the NISMO 350Z – structural rigidity is enhanced by additional body welds to the already rigid 350Z body and additional supports have been added front and rear. The NISMO 350Z also utilizes special body dampers mounted in the front radiator core support and in the rear cargo area, which assist in controlling body vibrations.
Additional performance features include a special NISMO-tuned independent multi-link suspension, Brembo brakes with four-piston front and two-piston rear calipers (with 12.8-inch front and 12.7-inch rear rotors) and special NISMO-branded gunmetal gray RAYS super lightweight forged-alloy wheels (18x9-inch front and 19x10-inch rear with 245/40WR18 front, 265/35WR19 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires). A special NISMO-branded tuned exhaust adds an even more authoritative tone to the Z’s 306-horsepower V6 engine.
"The combination of aerodynamic enhancements and performance tuning adds up to a Z with enhanced cornering, steering precision and handling," said Bosley. "Every exterior and mechanical improvement made to the NISMO 350Z isn’t just for show, it’s also for performance."
Four exterior colors are available, including Redline Red, Magnetic Black, Silver Alloy and Pikes Peak White.
Inside, NISMO 350Z drivers receive special treatment with unique black cloth seats with red inserts, red stitching throughout the interior and special NISMO white-faced tachometer. All NISMO 350Zs receive a serialized NISMO-etched aluminum plaque mounted on the center console, designating its limited edition status.
The NISMO 350Z includes a full complement of 350Z standard features, including the new VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 306 horsepower @ 6,800 RPM and 268 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 RPM – with more than 90% of torque available between 2,000 and 7,000 RPM. Engine features include variable exhaust cam timing (eCVTCS), a 7,500 rpm rev limit and a symmetric twin ram air intake system.
The standard 6-speed manual transmission features close-ratio gearing from 1st through 5th gears for high-performance driving and an overdrive 6th speed for highway fuel economy. For performance handling, standard on the NISMO 350Z is a Traction Control System (TCS) and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD).
Also standard is electronically-controlled vehicle speed-sensitive dual-orifice rack-and-pinion power steering system, front and rear strut tower bracing, 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, cruise control, aluminum pedals, illuminated steering wheel audio controls and auto dimming rearview mirror, power windows, 3-bay gauge cluster, High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon (high and low beam) headlights, LED taillights, Advanced Air Bag System, side and curtain side-impact supplemental air bags and Active Head Restraints.
"The NISMO 350Z is geared towards enthusiasts who want the ultimate 350Z straight from the factory performance experts,” said Bosley. “They also want a Z that makes a statement and is a testament to their love of driving."
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