What's New for 2009

With the introduction of the 3.7-liter V6 engine, the model designation changes to 370Z. The trim level lineup has been simplified. There are two trim levels:

• 370Z
• 370Z Touring

A Sport Package is available for both trim levels and a Navigation Package is available for 370Z Touring. See Packages under the Features & Specs tab for more detailed information.

The 3.7-liter VQ engine is now standard on 370Z Coupe. Key features include:

• Higher redline (7500 rpm)
• Specially tuned exhaust system that includes equal length exhaust manifolds and low exhaust back pressure
• Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) system that controls both intake valve timing and intake valve lift to enhance performance, increase fuel economy, and reduce emissions
• Two solid side engine mounts and a liquid-filled rear engine mount
• Enhanced friction reduction measures that help improve emissions control and fuel economy

Output ratings are:

• 332 hp @ 7000 rpm
• 270 lb-ft of torque @ 5200 rpm

370Z’s 6-speed manual transmission is now available with SynchroRev Match, a world-first technology for manual transmissions that is part of the Sport Package.

SynchroRev Match manages engine rpm during up- and downshifting to limit shift shock and enhance performance. When downshifting, SynchroRev Match raises engine rpm momentarily to allow faster, smoother downshifts and a sportier sound and feel.

An available 7-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous 5-speed. Key features include:

• Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), which uses a lateral acceleration sensor to detect driving conditions such as curves and/or hills and hold current gear for better acceleration out of the turn.
• Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), which raises engine rpm momentarily to provide faster, smoother downshifts and a sportier sound and feel when downshifting in manual shift mode.
• Magnesium paddle shifters mounted on the steering column, which allow drivers to shift gears without removing their hands from the steering wheel.

The front suspension has been changed from an independent multi-link to an independent double-wishbone design.

The double-wishbone design helps enhance handling by controlling vertical movement of the tires with minimal inward or outward tilt.

The front strut brace adds a “V-bar” link to the bulkhead that creates a triangle-shaped brace, enhancing rigidity.

The rear strut brace is deleted to create more trunk storage, but the rear bulkhead brace is redesigned to provide enhanced rigidity.

High-performance brakes are part of the Sport Package and replace the previous Brembo® braking system.

• The front disc brakes have 14-inch ventilated rotors with aluminum 4-piston opposed calipers.
• The rear brakes have 13.8-inch ventilated rotors with aluminum 2-piston opposed calipers.

The spare tire has the diameter of a full-size tire but narrower tread, so it is lighter and requires less storage space.

The FM platform is revised to enhance rigidity, reduce weight, and lower the center of gravity. The wheelbase is shorter, but the front and rear tracks are wider. Front/rear weight distribution remains at 53/47 percent.

In addition to the hood, the doors and rear hatch now are made of aluminum alloy.

370Z has a standard 8-way manual driver’s seat and 4-way manual passenger’s seat.

370Z Touring’s driver’s seat has a standard 4-way power, 4-way manual configuration with manual lumbar support. The passenger’s seat has a 4-way power configuration.

370Z has cloth seat trim; 370Z Touring has combination leather-appointed and “Z-suede” seat trim.

All 370Zs have a leather-wrapped gearshift knob and aluminum interior accents.

Revisions to interior storage include:

• Two cup holders in the center console instead of three (an uncovered cup holder in the center console and a cup holder inside the center console storage compartment)
• Sunglasses holder deleted
• Passenger-side dashboard sliding tray deleted
• Seat side pockets deleted
• Passenger-side footwell storage net deleted
• Passenger-side seatback pocket replaces seatback net in 370Z Touring
• Rear storage compartment behind driver’s seat deleted
• Open storage bins added behind front seats, with a storage compartment behind the passenger’s seat

Flat-blade wipers replace the previous wet-arm design. Windshield wiper nozzles are relocated to the cowl.

The vehicle-speed-sensitive function has been deleted.

The previous DVD-based system is replaced with a hard-drive-based system that includes:

• Hard drive that stores navigation data includes a 9.3GB Music Box that can be used to load music from commercial CDs. (Vehicles equipped with a hard drive navigation system have a single-disc CD player.) A CompactFlash® card port can be used to play MP3 files.
• 7-inch color monitor
• Touch-screen capability
• Voice recognition capability
• Lane Guidance function that shows which lane to use when approaching a freeway interchange or exit
• 3-D graphics that show the shape of buildings in selected metropolitan areas
• XM NavTraffic®2 (in selected markets)
• Interface System for iPod®3

The 3-pod instrument gauge design now incorporates a larger center display (tachometer) and a unique fuel and coolant temperature gauge in the left display.

An LCD display in the center of the left pod provides drivers with:

• Operation indicators
• Maintenance indicators
• Trip computer information

The base audio system in 370Z now has 4 speakers (instead of 6) but adds illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.

The Bose® audio system6 in 370Z Touring now has 8 speakers (instead of 7), including two woofers. An Interface System for iPod® is available as an option (part of the Navigation Package).