2012 Nissan 370Z - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 Nissan 370Z OverviewSource: CarGurus...with spring rate increased 15 and 10 percent front and rear, stabilizer bars that are 15 and 50 percent stiffer front and rear and a 15-percent increase in roll stiffness rate. Shock damping has also been increased here, 40 percent in the front and 140 percent in the rear. The changes do a lot to improve the handling and braking of the 370Z, although even the Base trim will tackle any corner with ease with standard traction and stability control. Option packages give you a lot of leeway, with a Sport Package offering everything the NISMO trim gets excepting the engine and exhaust upgrades... |
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2011 Nissan 370Z Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...the Ward's 10 Best Engines list after only one year when its 3.5-liter predecessor had a 14-year run? Interior It wasn't long ago that manual driver's seats didn't have height adjustments at all. Now many do, but they tend to consist of an up-down knob or lever. The 370Z goes a step further by including two knobs to adjust the front and rear of the bottom cushion separately. You can choose whatever tilt you want, which is especially appreciated with a manual transmission because you don't want the front of the cushion restricting extension of your clutching leg. Bravo. At 6 feet tall, I was... |
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2011 nissan 370z Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Safety: Standard safety equipment for the 2011 Nissan 370Z includes antilock brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, front-seat side impact airbags, side curtain airbags (roof-mounted in the coupe and door-mounted in the roadster) and active head restraints. In Edmunds brake testing, a coupe with the Sport package's upgraded brakes stopped from 60 mph in a super-short 101 feet -- about the same as the outlandish Nissan GT-R supercar. A roadster with the Sport package took only 5 more feet to stop. Interior Design and Special Features: High-quality materials and solid... |
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2011 Nissan 370Z Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...head restraints Standard antilock brakes Standard traction control and electronic stability system Optional upgraded 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear brake discs, versus 12.6-inch standard discs The NISMO 370Z The NISMO 370Z is built for the racing enthusiast. The exterior is marked by an extended nose, side sills and a different rear than the coupe. The interior sports a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as black and red fabric with red stitching. The NISMO has a more powerful engine than the coupe or roadster. It runs on a 350-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 with 276 pounds-feet of... |
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2012 Nissan 370Z OverviewSource: CarGurus...Arrowhead-shaped head- and taillights add to its splendor. The Base comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, and the Touring has the option to upgrade to 19-inch with the Sports Package. The NISMO comes with specialty 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels manufactured by RAYS. The interior, with its dial-heavy dash, isn’t quite as stylish and the outside; however, people that like sporty cars will appreciate all the goodies to look at. The seats are comfortable enough, and the Roadster and NISMO add zazz, but road noise is still a problem (all those horses under the hood don’t help).But... |
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2012 Nissan 370Z Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard side-impact and side curtain airbags Standard active head restraints Standard antilock brakes Standard traction control and electronic stability system Optional upgraded 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear brake discs, versus 12.6-inch standard discs NISMO 370Z The NISMO 370Z is built for the racing enthusiast. The exterior is marked by an extended nose, side sills and a different rear from the coupe. The interior sports a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as black and red fabric with red stitching. The NISMO has a more powerful engine than the coupe or roadster. It... |
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2012 Nissan 370Z Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Behind the front seats is a miniscule cargo ledge and storage cubby. The cloth top doesn't intrude on trunk space, but all you get is a precious 4.2 cubic feet, top up or down. That's about half the space of a Mustang, Camaro, 1 Series or Audi TT convertible. Safety, Features & Pricing The Z has not been crash-tested, and given its low production volume, it probably won't be. Click here for standard safety features. The Z roadster has insufficient reliability data to quantify, but its coupe sibling is abysmal in that department. The 1 Series is a reliability sinkhole, too, but the Mustang and... |
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2011 Nissan 370Z Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Like the 370Z coupe, the roadster's suspension isolates minor bumps, but larger disruptions knock you about. At highway speeds, the Z has all the insulation of a shower curtain — the tires drone and the wind howls. Editors were split on top-down wind disruption. I found it livable thanks in part to a fixed wind deflector between the Z's roll bars, but another editor said the wind beat him up at highway speeds. The payoff comes in the convertible's solid structure, which minimizes jiggle over broken pavement. The Inside The Z's cockpit is snug, with stiff cushions, limited seat travel... |
Nissan 370Z Related News
Stage Two Of Nissan's Crowd-Sourced 370Z: Video
When you want to promote the launch of a refreshed sports car with a near-rabid worldwide following, what better way is there than turning over the design of a one-off build... May 23, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Stage One Of Nissan’s Crowd-Sourced 370Z Begins: Video
Nissan recently announced an innovative campaign to help promote the launch of its updated 2013 370Z sports car. The new campaign set out to build the world’s first... May 7, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Nissan Invites Fans To Participate In "Project 370Z"
Yesterday, Nissan unveiled the refreshed 370Z Coupe and Convertible. Today it is inviting fans to participate in what it's calling "Project 370Z." In an effort to highlight... February 9, 2012 by Joel Feder
2013 Nissan 370Z Live Gallery: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
It may seem like just yesterday that the 370Z replaced the 350Z, but it's been three years--time for a mid-cycle refresh. For the 2013 370Z, it's a very, very mild one, as... February 8, 2012 by Joel Feder 1
2013 Nissan 370Z Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Nissan's 370Z coupe and convertible receive a mild update for the 2013 model year, and the updates are on display at this year's Chicago auto show. A new front fascia... February 7, 2012 by Joel Feder 3
Why should I also consider these?
While the 370Z doesn't have much in the way of direct competition, the 2012 Ford Mustang provides similar performance at a similar price, though with very different styling.
If you're in the mood for a more refined ride, the Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible are excellent alternatives, with almost all of the performance of the 370Z plus back seats and better materials and features.
Hyundai's Genesis Coupe strays toward the other end of the range, offering similar performance at a lower price.
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