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Nissan 370Z

The Nissan 370Z is a rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Nissan as part of the Z-car line.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Nissan 370Z is a rear-wheel-drive sports car from Nissan's Z-car line, produced from 2008 to 2020. It was powered by a 3.7-litre V6 and offered as a coupe and, in some markets, a roadster.

What it is

The 370Z is the sixth generation of Nissan’s Z-car lineage, succeeding the 350Z. It is a compact two-seat sports car with front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, focused on driver engagement and performance.

Powertrain and performance

It uses a naturally aspirated 3.7-litre VQ37VHR V6 engine with variable valve timing. Standard models produce about 332 hp, while NISMO versions reach up to 350 hp. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic.

Production and discontinuation

The 370Z was available as a coupe and roadster, with performance variants like NISMO. Nissan states that 2020 was the final model year for the 370Z Coupe, after which it was replaced by the newer Z model.

In short

  • Sixth generation of Nissan’s Z-car line.
  • Naturally aspirated 3.7-litre V6 with up to 350 hp.
  • Available with manual or automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
  • Discontinued after the 2020 model year.
Canadian angle

The Nissan 370Z was sold in Canada as part of Nissan’s North American lineup and is of interest to Canadian enthusiasts as a contemporary Z-car sports coupe.

Quick questions

What kind of car is the Nissan 370Z?
It is a rear-wheel-drive sports car in Nissan’s Z-car line, designed as a two-seat performance model.
What engine does the Nissan 370Z use?
It uses a 3.7-litre VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 engine.
Is the Nissan 370Z still in production?
No. Nissan discontinued the 370Z Coupe after the 2020 model year.

Sources

  1. Nissan USA — https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/discontinued/370z-coupe.html
    Supports: Final year of production, engine, horsepower, transmission, and model description.
  2. Nissan USA — https://www.nissanusa.com/content/dam/Nissan/us/vehicle-brochures/2020/2020-nissan-370z-brochure-en.pdf
    Supports: 2020 model specifications including horsepower.
  3. Nissan Australia — https://www-asia.nissan-cdn.net/content/dam/Nissan/AU/Files/Brochures/Models/Specsheet/NIS3919_Nissan_Next_370Z_eSpec_v2_1.pdf
    Supports: 3.7-litre VQ37VHR engine specification.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_370Z
    Supports: Aluminium body and structural components overview.