Nissan launches iconic sports car 370Z coupe

Nissan Motor India as part of its growth strategy to introduce nine models in India by 2012 has today launched its widely acclaimed and iconic sports car –Nissan 370Z in India. The Nissan 370Z enables the discerning performance car enthusiasts in the country to live fast with its breath-taking performance, cutting-edge technology & seductive design and at a very attractive price.  The car exemplifies the famous quality of "Z-ness", meaning a rear-wheel drive configuration and an emphasis on user-friendly considerations.

 

The design features of 370Z with is signature Z elements – the long nose, canopy cockpit, muscular fenders, vertical door handles is a more wheel-oriented, organic design with a sense of precision and agility. It features a front aluminum sub frame, aluminum-alloy engine cradle, aluminum door panels, an all-aluminum hood, and an aluminum hatch. Additional enhancements include the use of a carbon fiber composite radiator housing and strengthening of the rear fender and hatch areas. It comes in eight attractive colours with two interior leather colour options (Persimmon Orange and Black) available in both Manual and Automatic Transmissions.  

 

Designed as an Everyday Sports Car, the 370Z comes with a 2-seat layout built around a deeply scooped instrument panel with a full-length center console separating the driver and passenger's seat. The driver's seat is uniquely different from the passenger's seat, with lower seat cushion cut-outs on the sides where the thighs rest – allowing the driver to push on the pedals without the seat fighting them. Interior comfort and convenience features include Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start, power windows with one-touch auto up/down feature, power door locks with auto-lock feature, a center console box with a new non-intrusive cover design, automatic climate control, rear window defroster with timer, two 12volt power outlets, four cup holders (two in door panels, two in center console), dual overhead map lights and a AM/FM/CD/AUX 8-speaker BOSE audio system with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls.

 

Nissan 370Z is powered by a standard 333 PS and 363 Nm Torque, VQ37VHR 3.7 L DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL). Power delivery to the rear wheels comes through a new 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters or 6-speed manual transmission which features the world's first synchronized downshift rev-matching system or SynchroRev Match. The 370Z's new 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) is designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual mode with a target time of 0.5 seconds between shifts. The new 7-speed's wide gear ratios offer improved fuel efficiency, while the Adaptive Shift Control is designed to adjust to the driver's driving style. The Z's advanced braking system provides improved overall brake feel, better fade resistance and improved NVH. The standard 4wheel vented disc brake system includes Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).The variable ratio brake pedal, makes the pedal stroke feel more direct.  

 

Mr. Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director & CEO, Nissan Motor India Private Ltd said, "These are exciting times for all of us at Nissan and in our effort to provide the Indian customers with an experience of our full range of products, we are delighted to launch our very popular and iconic sports car -370Z in India. The 370Z has been conceived as an "Everyday Sports Car," bringing to life the sweet spot of performance, style and value, which symbolizes the DNA of Nissan cars. It's an authentic sports car that you don't have to make sacrifices to own – or drive everyday. We believe that the 370Z will create an aspirational value for Nissan brand in the country as we gear up for the launch of our first made in India car in 2010."

 

Mr. Abhijit Pandit, VP –Operations, Hover Automotive India Ltd, the strategic alliance partners for sales, marketing for Nissan in India says, "We are happy to launch the Nissan 370Z in India today. The luxury car market in India has registered a fair amount of growth in the last few years and is growing at a significant rate every year. The emphasis has shifted from pure price consideration and affordability to design, quality and pleasure. The 370Z provides passionate performance at an excellent value –just what sports car enthusiasts are looking for today."

 

The Nissan 370Z 6-speed M/T with Synchro Rev Match is priced at Rs 53.50 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) and Nissan 370Z 7-speed A/T with Manual Shift Mode is priced at Rs. 54.50 lakhs (ex showroom Delhi).