Awards & Reviews

Nissan Z® wins 2010 Best Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com

This award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, recognizes an automaker's outstanding achievement producing a vehicle that best retains its value. [*]

2010 Nissan Z® Awarded Best of What's New by Popular Science

The Synchrorev Match Transmission on the 2010 Nissan Z® has been named a Best of What's New Award by Popular Science for 2009 within the Automotive category for its outstanding innovation and execution. [*]

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Engine

VQ37VHR ? 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
332 hp @ 7,000 rpm
270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Bore and stroke ? 95.5 x 86.0
Compression ratio ? 11:1
Maximum engine speed ? 7,500 rpm
Emissions ? Tier 2-Bin 5 (Fed); LEV2-ULEV (CA)


VQ37VHR ? 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
276 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Bore and stroke ? 95.5 x 86.0
Compression ratio ? 11:1
Maximum engine speed ? 7,500 rpm
Emissions ? Tier 2-Bin 5 (Fed); LEV2-ULEV (CA)


Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) with Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) on intake valves


Twin-intake system


Nissan Direct Ignition System


Iridium-tipped spark plugs


Electronic drive-by-wire throttle


NISMO-tuned dual exhaust with H-pipe configuration


Drivetrain

Longitudinally mid-mounted front engine/rear-wheel drive


Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft


6-speed close-ratio manual transmission


SynchroRev Match® (manual transmission)
    SP     SP

7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching


Viscous limited-slip differential (VLSD)
    SP     SP

Brakes

Power-assisted brakes ?
    12.6" x 1.10" vented front discs
    12.6" x 0.63" vented rear discs


Nissan sport brakes ?
    4-piston opposed front aluminum calipers with 14.0" x 1.30" vented discs
    2-piston opposed rear aluminum calipers with 13.8" x 0.80" vented discs
    SP     SP

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)


Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)


Brake Assist


Suspension and Steering

Front: 2-link double-wishbone aluminum-alloy suspension with aluminum subframe


Rear: 4-link aluminum-alloy suspension


Front and rear stabilizer bars


NISMO-tuned suspension with increased spring, dampening and stabilizer rates


Ripple-control shock absorbers


3-point front strut tower brace


NISMO reinforced 3-point front strut tower brace


Rear underbody V-brace


NISMO front and rear performance body dampers


Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering

LEGEND
SP     Part of Sport Package

Convenience

Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0" VGA touch-screen monitor and voice recognition
        N

NavTraffic and NavWeather with 3-month trial subscription provided by SiriusXM [*]
        N

Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews
        N

RearViewMonitor [*]
        N

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter


Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System


3-bay gauge cluster (oil temperature, voltmeter and digital clock)


Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges with multi-function drive computer


Upshift indicator light (M/T only)


NISMO tachometer


Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature and auto-reverse


Partial-down window mechanism


Power door locks with auto-locking feature


Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition


Remote windows down


Key-operated front windows up/down


Illuminated steering wheel-mounted cruise control


HomeLink Universal Transceiver


12-volt DC power outlets (2)


Retained accessory power and battery saver


Map lights


Tilt steering column with integrated gauges


Passenger seatback fall-down lever for driver


Variable intermittent windshield wipers


Auto-dimming rearview mirror


Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors


Sun visor extenders


Cup holders (3)


Dash-mounted storage (N/A with navigation)


Lockable glove compartment


Parcel box (behind passenger's seat)


Parcel shelves (behind seats)


Rear cargo cover


Seating and Appointments

Cloth seat trim


Leather-appointed sport seats with synthetic suede inserts


NISMO-embroidered cloth seats with red stitching


Synthetic suede door panel inserts


Heated seats


8-way adjustable driver's seat


4-way adjustable passenger's seat


Power seats


Driver's adjustable lumbar support


Driver-shaped bucket seat with thigh support


Passenger-shaped bucket seat


Driver and passenger side knee support


Leather-wrapped steering wheel


NISMO smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel


Leather-wrapped shift knob


NISMO smooth leather-wrapped shift knob


Leather-wrapped parking-brake lever


Aluminum-trimmed pedals


NISMO plaque of authenticity with serial number and model year designation


NISMO signature red interior stitching

LEGEND
N     Part of Navigation Package

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