Nissan's 350 hp Nismo 370Z Model Due in June!
by Sarah Forst
The Nismo 370Z is not only a looker but as you would expect from Nismo, has functional performance improvements over the base 370Z as well. The Nismo 370Z comes with an exclusive, unique and functional body kit that is not available as a Nismo accessory at the dealership. The wind tunnel tuned and racing-inspired body lines are fierce with sculptural fenders, upswept quarter windows, vertical door handles, and aluminum hood, door panels, and hatchback.
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Nissan 370Z Convertible Hits the Streets! by Sarah Forst
The Nissan 370Z Roadster also uses the Z Coupe’s multilink 4-wheel independent suspension. This suspension setup is a double wishbone 2-link front and 4-link rear suspension, an improvement over the over-complicated articulated lower multi-link setup in the 350Z. The suspension is lighter and stiffer with forged aluminum arms, lighter stabilizer bar offering a 35% improved leverage ratio, and lightweight rigid rear cradle incorporated as a single piece. The rack and pinion steering design is speed sensitive and includes a solenoid valve that damps unwelcome steering kickback and vibrations. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is still a standard feature.
Nismo, Nissan's factory performance arm has released a group of factory tuned performance accessories for the 370Z to the motoring public in Japan. Nismo will be offering two performance packages to enhance the driving experience of the 370Z.
Are there any aftermarket turbo kits available for the VQ37VHR?
Jorge Medina Corona, CA
It's no small feat trying to assemble a turbo kit for an engine with a high 11.0:1 compression ratio, but you are in luck. Although other companies are working on putting together a forced induction product, GTM is the only one that currently offers a complete turbo kit for the VQ37VHR- a twin turbo kit that includes everything you need to get boosted from the Garrett ball bearing water and oil cooled turbochargers to a bar and plate intercooler rated up to 1000 horsepower. READ ON!
Besides the obviously higher displacement, what really changed from the VQ35HR to the VQ37VHR engines? -Mike Jones, Birmingham, Alabama
Can you explain the whole valve lift concept in the VQ37VHR? I heard something like it doesn't use a camshaft? -Peter Quincy, Baltimore, MD
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