Motortrend tests 2015 Nismo 370Z

BrandonT

2015 Nissan 370Z Nismo First Test - Motor Trend

Wish they had done a test video at Laguna Seca with Randy Pobst, I always like those. Comments after the article are a little brutal, but I kind of agree with some - great car when it came out and Nissan has done nothing since to up its game. Meanwhile the land barge 2010 Camaro develops into the real deal 1LE. And $46k? For that kind of money the typical Z lover could buy a BMW M235i and have something that is faster and worlds more livable (maybe I'm biased since I did just order a M235i, probably won't be keeping the Z)

MJB

Not surprised about the review. MT, Road & Track, Car & Driver never liked the 370z so they never really have anything informative to say.

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BrandonT

I remember the 2009 reviews to be pretty enthusiastic

Super Werty

Im curious why the braking is 8 ft worse. Does the new nismo use different tires?

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JC-Nismo

Wow, you really like that M235 that's actually not made by the M division better than a Nismo? Doesn't look like much to me, but hey it's not gonna be in my garage either so happy trails.

Footloose301

It's true though. Adjusting those seats is a pain in the butt. Seriously, unless you're the only one driving it then it's not a big deal. Take it in for an oil change or let somebody drive your car and it'll be a bitch getting it back into position. Once they're set, they're awesome.

I've been tempted to upgrade to one myself but I can't justify the price. $46k for that car is ridiculous. It's $7-10k overpriced in my opinion. The GTR price keeps going up, but with good reason. Constant improvements, that can be proven. The Z however, now shows slower than the previous year and the price goes up. smh.... Obviously the seats aren't cheap and that may be a $4-6k factor, but still...

Until the Z gets more torque and a 400+hp power plant it's just not for me. If they are able to achieve those numbers they can't increase the price or it'll sit on lots. Competition is leaving them in the dust for the price point.

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MJB

And it doesn't look like its 0-60mph or 1/4 time improved with the new 3.9 rear end. 3400lbs? Why did it go up in weight?

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Duc_Z09

The Nismo Z needs to be TT from factory. I've been saying it for a long time now but it'll never happen because then who in their right mind would buy an ugly 4-seat GT-R if the Z was just as fast?

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TerribleONE

3400lbs is not far off from what a 7AT/NAV Z weighs IIRC

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MJB

Ok, so they listed the weight for one that is equipped with a 7AT? Because the stat sheet says 6mt... I remember the 09-14 Nismo's were 3350lbs.

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Jordo!

They have a lot to say about clutch feel, so I'm sure (despite some of the pics) it was the MT.

I'm wondering if the new gearing isn't as much of an improvement as one would think on the track.

Either that or it is literally just barely compensating for any extra weight from the few amenities it has (still more than last iteration of Nismo, or so I thought).

I think tires and all that are the same -- poorer braking and slightly worse laptimes make me think it's either the gearing is now numerically better but functionally worse or it's gained 50 lbs somewhere from the leather and nav and maybe different final gearset?

Hmm.

Not trying to start my whole frothing mad rant again or anything, but I am curious as to how the AT fares by comparison -- it too has different gearing than the standard 7AT Z.

Or, hell. Maybe they had either a hotter day or a fatter driver (or both) than the last time.

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evil370z

i was also looking at the m235i but it looks like just another bmw on the road. there are soooo many bmws on the road. when you see a 15 nismo Z heads turn. simple as that.

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MJB

That is true. I think 13.5 1/4 time is a bit slower compared to the previous years. I'm sure the AT can get closer to 13 flat.

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Wonka2581

Nissan would not dare make the Z anything like the GTR... The GTR is there flagship car and would never put it in danger of being second best....

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BrandonT

I love my Z. Love driving it, love that I don't see a million day. But you can't deny that you have to accept some rough edges to own one. And it ain't all weather. The M235i is far more livable day to day. And it's fast, I bet faster than a Nismo Z. From the test drive it drove fantastic - agile and tight. I'm sure after awhile I'll find faults but I can tell you right now it dances!

As for the "real" M comment I only care about the driving experience, I'll leave it to the fruits at the BMW forums to argue whether this is a "real" M or not (although if one just looks at the spirit of the M car I suggest that it is the ONLY M car BMW makes right now!)