Carscoop: Nissan Updates 2011 370Z in Europe, Adds GT Edition to the Range

SoCal 370Z · 03-07-2011, 05:50 PM

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With all the attention (rightfully) focused on the new Esflow pure-electric sports coupe concept at the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan’s announcement on the presentation of the updated 2011 European market 370Z Coupe slipped by almost unnoticed. For the new model year, Nissan introduces a number of suspension, transmission and equipment improvements for the entire 370Z Coupe range while also adding a new trim level to the range called the GT Edition.

Starting with the performance upgrades, the 370Z Coupe benefits from retuned dampers which promise to provide a better balance between ride comfort and high-speed handling. Nissan said that due to the higher average speeds regularly enjoyed in Europe, technicians from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) engineered these changes.

For 2011, refinement is also enhanced through revisions to underbody insulation to reduce road noise.

The optionally available seven-speed automatic transmission gains a snow mode which, when applied, starts the car off in second gear and controls engine revs to prevent wheel spin on ice or snow.

Equipment upgrades come in the form of a new rear view-parking camera as part of the Nissan Premium Connect satellite navigation option and the standard fitment of a tire pressure monitoring system.

Wrapping up the changes for 2011, is the introduction of a GT Edition for the Coupe model. Buyers can choose from three different body colors - metallic black, pearl white and Black Rose, the latter shade being exclusive to the GT Edition, with each featuring contrasting stripes running along the flanks of the car. The exterior is set off by the standard 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels, which are finished in a dramatic anthracite color and replace the standard 18-inch rims.

via Carscoop

Jordo! · 03-07-2011, 06:31 PM

The "snow mode" for the auto is a good idea -- I always thought it was weird that you couldn't start in 2nd. I just figured it was becasue the VDC made that unecessary.

Mixed feelings about the stripe, but I like the new wheel color.

azn370z · 03-07-2011, 06:34 PM

The Japanese z has always had snow mode. I don't think it's a needed feature. I just drove in the snow and the 370z is easier to drive than my 350z.

brian0128 · 03-07-2011, 06:55 PM

I'm curious to know what they did to the insulation on the underbody to reduce road noise.

christian370z · 03-07-2011, 07:01 PM

If that is a sign of things to come for the US model updates, I am not that worried anymore haha.

Dreezy562 · 03-07-2011, 07:18 PM

Anthracite?? What color is that???? Like my 40th rims?? What is black rose? The cherry color we havr already??

ProfessorDave · 03-07-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreezy562

Anthracite?? What color is that???? Like my 40th rims?? What is black rose? The cherry color we havr already??

Since I have been on the Anthracite Coal Mine Tour I know that this color is locally known as "Black Lung". Obviously, that name is not appealing to buyers.

I'm buying some "GT" letters off of ebay and re-badging my Z this weekend. Can't wait for the quieter ride

spearfish25 · 03-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Nissan loves to change features in a horizontal fashion and then call it a progressive improvement. Nine shades of gray, three shades of black, retuning dampers, and adding sound deadening isn't progress. It's stepping sideways.

kenchan · 03-07-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I'm buying some "GT" letters off of ebay and re-badging my Z this weekend. Can't wait for the quieter ride

blahahaha!

optiontrader · 03-07-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I'm buying some "GT" letters off of ebay and re-badging my Z this weekend. Can't wait for the quieter ride

I'll put two of them - it squares the noise reduction effect, right?

OldGuy · 03-07-2011, 11:20 PM

For 2011, refinement is also enhanced through revisions to underbody insulation to reduce road noise.

I'll take this is as an acknowledgment by Nissan that it went a bit overboard in
minimizing weight at the expense of anti-road noise insulation. Shame Nissan couldn't be magnanimous and offer a free or subsidized retro-fit for those of us who are bothered by this deficiency.

Mt Tam I am · 03-08-2011, 10:49 AM

Will the US version get that rear wiper?

Anthracite

ProfessorDave · 03-08-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by optiontrader

I'll put two of them - it squares the noise reduction effect, right?

Hahaha! Great idea! Let's put them on the front and sides, too!

GZ3 · 03-08-2011, 11:54 AM

no extra power? .......boo

spearfish25 · 03-08-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

no extra power?

Of course not.

03-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	The "snow mode" for the auto is a good idea -- I always thought it was weird that you couldn't start in 2nd. I just figured it was becasue the VDC made that unecessary. Mixed feelings about the stripe, but I like the new wheel color. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 03-07-2011 at 06:34 PM.

03-07-2011, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	The Japanese z has always had snow mode. I don't think it's a needed feature. I just drove in the snow and the 370z is easier to drive than my 350z. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-07-2011, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	If that is a sign of things to come for the US model updates, I am not that worried anymore haha. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Nissan loves to change features in a horizontal fashion and then call it a progressive improvement. Nine shades of gray, three shades of black, retuning dampers, and adding sound deadening isn't progress. It's stepping sideways. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-08-2011, 11:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	no extra power? .......boo __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

03-07-2011, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
brian0128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	I'm curious to know what they did to the insulation on the underbody to reduce road noise.

03-07-2011, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Anthracite?? What color is that???? Like my 40th rims?? What is black rose? The cherry color we havr already??

03-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	For 2011, refinement is also enhanced through revisions to underbody insulation to reduce road noise. I'll take this is as an acknowledgment by Nissan that it went a bit overboard in minimizing weight at the expense of anti-road noise insulation. Shame Nissan couldn't be magnanimous and offer a free or subsidized retro-fit for those of us who are bothered by this deficiency.

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