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Nissan 370Z

A world first: a six-speed manual that blips its own downshifts.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 41 sources

Also called

  • Fairlady ZThe Z34's Japanese-market name.2

At a glance

0200400
324–350 hpPower
0510
4.6–5.1 s0–60 mph
0125250
249.4 km/hTop speed
0200400
363–374 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,466–1,607 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2121314

Engine
3.7 L VQ37VHR DOHC V6 with VVEL11
Layout
FM platform; front-mid engine, RWD; 2,550 mm wheelbase2
Gearbox
6-speed manual, optional SynchroRev Match; 7-speed automatic with paddles12
Built at
Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan2

The story

Built from 2008 to 2020, the sixth-generation Z34 replaced the 350Z as an everyday sports car: 100 mm less wheelbase, 33 mm more width, and aluminum doors, hood and hatch.12

2005: Rodriguez: 10 Z cars before the 370Z20052009: NISMO hits 350 hp; Roadster joins20092010: 1,000 US 40th Anniversary cars20102011: Spa GT4 victory, then a series title20112012: 2013 facelift gains vertical LEDs20122014: 2015 NISMO adds Recaros and an auto20142017: 2018: EXEDY clutch, Heritage colors20172020: 50th Anniversary, final production year2020 Datsun 240Z / 260Z / 280Z (S30): 1969–1978S30Datsun 280ZX (S130): 1978–1983S130Nissan 300ZX (Z31): 1983–1989Z31Nissan 300ZX (Z32): 1990–1996 (US model years)Z32Nissan 350Z (Z33): 2002–2009Z33Nissan 370Z (Z34): 2008–2020Z34 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2420212223
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YearWhat happened
1969–1978Datsun 240Z / 260Z / 280Z (S30)
1978–1983Datsun 280ZX (S130)
1983–1989Nissan 300ZX (Z31)
1990–1996 (US model years)Nissan 300ZX (Z32)
2002–2009Nissan 350Z (Z33)
2008–2020Nissan 370Z (Z34)
2005Rodriguez: 10 Z cars before the 370Z
2009NISMO hits 350 hp; Roadster joins
20101,000 US 40th Anniversary cars
2011Spa GT4 victory, then a series title
20122013 facelift gains vertical LEDs
20142015 NISMO adds Recaros and an auto
20172018: EXEDY clutch, Heritage colors
202050th Anniversary, final production year
  1. 2005

    Rodriguez: 10 Z cars before the 370Z

    Randy Rodriguez and Diane Allen shaped the design; Rodriguez had owned 10 Z cars before he sketched the 370Z.23

  2. 2009

    NISMO hits 350 hp; Roadster joins

    NISMO arrived with revised engine mapping and exhaust, stiffer springs and a manual gearbox; the Roadster went on sale as a 2010 model.2

  3. 2010

    1,000 US 40th Anniversary cars

    The US Touring-based edition combined a manual, Sport hardware, Quartz paint and red leather; Europe's Black Edition was limited to 370 cars.245

  4. 2011

    Spa GT4 victory, then a series title

    RJN's 370Z won the Spa 24 Hours GT4 class with Jordan Tresson, Alex Buncombe and Chris Ward, then secured the Blancpain Endurance Series GT4 crown.67

  5. 2012

    2013 facelift gains vertical LEDs

    Non-NISMO coupes gained vertical LED running lights; Sport Package cars added red calipers and Euro-tuned shocks.28

  6. 2014

    2015 NISMO adds Recaros and an auto

    The 2015 NISMO gained Recaro seats and a seven-speed automatic option, while revised bodywork optimized front and rear downforce.29

  7. 2017

    2018: EXEDY clutch, Heritage colors

    Manual coupes gained an EXEDY clutch. The base-grade Heritage Edition brought Chicane Yellow or Magnetic Black paint, graphics and yellow cabin trim.10

  8. 2020

    50th Anniversary, final production year

    The 2020 Sport-based 50th Anniversary Edition echoed BRE's Datsun 240Z racers. Production of the 370Z ended in 2020.211

Every generation

  • Datsun 240Z / 260Z / 280Z
    S301969–1978
  • Datsun 280ZX
    S1301978–1983
  • Nissan 300ZX
    Z311983–1989
  • Nissan 300ZX
    Z321990–1996 (US model years)
  • Nissan 350Z
    Z332002–2009
  • Nissan 370Z
    Z342008–2020
  • Nissan Z
    RZ34

Power over the years

From 326 hp to 350 hp in 0 years.

0100200300400 2008201020122014201620182020 hp 2009 · 326 hp · European 370Z2009 · 332 hp · North American 370Z2009 · 350 hp · NISMO2010 · 324 hp · European Black Edition2011 · 324 hp · UK 370Z2020 · 332 hp · 50th Anniversary Edition (U.S.)2020 · 350 hp · NISMO 350 hp NISMO 326 hp European 370Z
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YearHorsepowerModel
2009326European 370Z
2009332North American 370Z
2009350NISMO
2010324European Black Edition
2011324UK 370Z
202033250th Anniversary Edition (U.S.)
2020350NISMO

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Coupe / Touring / UK GT Pack

  • Sport / Sport Tech / Sport Touring (North America)

    Standard

    Sport / Sport Tech / Sport Touring (North America)

    332 hp
  • Roadster (US)

    Standard

    Roadster (US)

    2010–2019

  • NISMO (original, US)

    Performance

    NISMO (original, US)

    2009–2014

    350 hp
  • Heritage Edition

    Special

    Heritage Edition

    2018

    332 hp
  • 50th Anniversary Edition (US)

    Special

    50th Anniversary Edition (US)

    2020

    332 hp

  • Limited

    GT Edition (UK)

    2011–2012

  • Limited

    Yellow (UK)

    2009

    326 hp

  • Limited

    40th Anniversary Edition (US)

    2010

    332 hp

    1,000 built

  • Limited

    40th Anniversary Black Edition (Europe)

    2010

    370 built

  • Limited

    Nürburgring Edition (Germany)

    2009

    80 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Boomerang-shaped headlights and taillights.19
  • The coupe's rear quarter windows sweep upward.5
  • Wide rear fenders give the tail a broad-shouldered stance.5
  • Long hood, canopy-like cabin and vertical door handles.1

Year by year

  1. 2013

    Vertical LED running lights and a red rear center reflector mark the facelift; NISMO retains its earlier front fascia.28

  2. 2013

    Base and Touring gain new 18-inch wheels; Sport Package cars get revised 19-inch wheels and red brake calipers.8

  3. 2014 NISMO

    Dark gray bumpers, mirrors and rear spoiler gain red pinstripes; the lower side sills also turn dark gray.17

  4. 2015 NISMO

    Deep new nose with LED running lights, a smaller rear spoiler and twin-five-spoke charcoal gray RAYS wheels.9

  5. 2015 Coupe

    Base and Touring switch to black-finished 18-inch wheels.9

  6. 2018 Coupe

    Darkened lamps, black rear lower fascia and black matte-chrome handles; Sport grades gain split five-spoke 19-inch wheels.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • 350Z

    The 370Z is shorter and wider, with boomerang lamps and an upswept rear quarter window.2512

Against its rivals

  • Aston Martin DBS

    370Z vs Aston Martin DBS

    Skidpad grip

    370Z1 g
    Aston Martin DBS1 g
    24
  • BMW 135i (2009)

    370Z vs BMW 135i (2009)

    Skidpad grip

    370Z1 g
    BMW 135i (2009)0.9 g
    25

  • 370Z vs Mazda RX-8 R3 (2009)

    113–0 km/h lower is better

    370Z157 ft
    Mazda RX-8 R3 (2009)157 ft
    25
  • Pontiac Solstice GXP (2009)

    370Z vs Pontiac Solstice GXP (2009)

    113–0 km/h lower is better

    370Z157 ft
    Pontiac Solstice GXP (2009)176 ft
    25

Prices

Value today $12.5K–$37.5K3637

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 2010201520202025 Value today: $12,500–$37,500 2009 · $39,130 · US NISMO2010 · $38,860 · US 40th Anniversary2014 · $29,990 · US base coupe, 6MT2014 · $35,270 · US Touring coupe, 6MT2014 · $43,020 · US NISMO2014 · $41,470 · US Roadster, 7AT2015 · $29,990 · US base coupe 2009 · $30,625 · US base price, 2009 model year 2020 · $105,600 · 2009 Fast Five coupe, 3,092 miles, Barrett-Jackson2024 · $30,000 · 2013 NISMO 6-speed, 4,400 miles, BaT2025 · $28,500 · 2020 NISMO twin-turbo, 32k miles, BaT2025 · $28,000 · 2016 Touring coupe automatic, 7k miles, BaT2025 · $12,500 · 2009 coupe 6-speed, 94k miles, BaT2025 · $37,500 · 2020 50th Anniversary 6-speed, 3,400 miles, BaT2026 · $30,000 · 2018 Sport Tech 6-speed, 7k miles, BaT $105.6K Barrett-Jackson, 2020
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2009Launch price$30,625US base price, 2009 model year
2009Price when new$39,130US NISMO
2010Price when new$38,860US 40th Anniversary
2014Price when new$29,990US base coupe, 6MT
2014Price when new$35,270US Touring coupe, 6MT
2014Price when new$43,020US NISMO
2014Price when new$41,470US Roadster, 7AT
2015Price when new$29,990US base coupe
2020Auction sale$105,6002009 Fast Five coupe, 3,092 miles, Barrett-Jackson
2024Auction sale$30,0002013 NISMO 6-speed, 4,400 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$28,5002020 NISMO twin-turbo, 32k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$28,0002016 Touring coupe automatic, 7k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$12,5002009 coupe 6-speed, 94k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$37,5002020 50th Anniversary 6-speed, 3,400 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$30,0002018 Sport Tech 6-speed, 7k miles, BaT
2026Value today$12,500–$37,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “28.52 km drifting in tandem”
    • “Spa victory, then a GT4 endurance title”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 41 sources
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  4. Nissan Celebrates Four Decades of Sports Car Leadership With New, Limited Edition 370Z "40th Anniversary" Model usa.nissannews.com
  5. 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe Press Kit usa.nissannews.com
  6. GT ACADEMY WINNER TAKES FIRST MAJOR INTERNATIONAL VICTORY europe.nissannews.com
  7. GT ACADEMY GRADUATE TAKES GT4 CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY europe.nissannews.com
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  13. LATEST 370Z PUTS OTHER COUPES IN THE SHADE uk.nissannews.com
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  28. Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge Announced - gran-turismo.com gran-turismo.com
  29. Nissan Middle East sets a new Guinness World Records title for the "Longest Twin Vehicle Drifting" global.nissannews.com
  30. Barrett-Jackson, WestWorld, Scottsdale, January 11-20, 2020 – Rick Carey's Collector Car Auction Reports rickcarey.com
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  34. Recurring Problems gzmotorsports.ca
  35. Nissan TSB NTB13014 — 2010 370Z | CarComplaints.com carcomplaints.com
  36. 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,500 on April 22, 2025 (Lot #188,568) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $37,500 on February 11, 2025 (Lot #180,006) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. 7k-Mile 2018 Nissan 370Z Sport Tech 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $30,000 on June 3, 2026 (Lot #245,721) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. Twin-Turbocharged 2020 Nissan 370Z NISMO 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $28,500 on September 19, 2025 (Lot #210,915) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  40. No Reserve: 7k-Mile 2016 Nissan 370Z Touring Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $28,000 on May 15, 2025 (Lot #191,888) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  41. 4,400-Mile 2013 Nissan 370Z NISMO 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $30,000 on February 3, 2024 (Lot #135,300) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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