So how does this Z with "just an exhaust" drive? Unsurprisingly, it drives very much like a normal Z. We didn't have a stock Z on hand for comparison purposes, but we found the NISMO Z to be civil in heavy gridlocked traffic, poised and confident in the twisties and frighteningly fast on the freeways. The NISMO Z is a very well-balanced all-around sports car. We're eager to get one on a proper racetrack to see how it fares.
This car is so balanced as-is that NISMO is refusing to sell the parts individually. You can't buy the aero kit, you can't buy the suspension and you can't buy all the cool chassis-reinforcing parts. Its engineers say that since each component of the NISMO Z is specifically tuned to the NISMO Z alone, the parts just won't work well if they're slapped on to some random, plain old Z. This means that the only way you'll have a NISMO-look Z is to buy the complete NISMO Z from the dealer. Still, with the MSRP set just a hair higher than the 350Z Grand Touring, buying this track-ready car as a complete, factory-backed package seems like a bargain.
That New Car Smell
'07 Nismo 350 Z Coupe
The Sticker $38,070 est.
Under The Hood 3.5l 24-valve dohc v6
The Power 306 hp @ 6800 rpm, 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Scale Tipping 3352 lb
Layout Front Engine, rwd
Gearbox 6-speed mt
Stiff stuff front/rear: independent multi-link
Rollers Rays forged alloy wheels 18x9 (f), 19x10 (r); bridgestone potenza re050a 245/40r18 (f), 265/35r19 (r)
Stoppers Power assist abs with ebd; brembo 4-caliper piston w/ 12.8-inch disc (f), 2-caliper piston w/ 12.7-inch disc (r)
At The Pump 20/27 epa mpg city/highway
Deep thoughts a full-tune race car with a super gt pedigree and a factory warranty-what's not to like?