Nissan 370Z
FRANKLIN, Tennessee — The 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z starts at $39,850, including a $720 destination charge, reflecting a $1,040 increase over the outgoing 2008 Nissan Nismo 350Z coupe. The 2009 Nismo 370Z went on sale on Tuesday.
The 2008 Nissan Nismo 350Z coupe started at $38,810, including a $660 shipping charge. The base 2009 Nissan 370Z coupe starts at $30,650, including a $720 destination charge.
Nissan said only three accessories are available on the 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z. They are $115 Nismo carpeted floor mats, $200 illuminated kick plates and a $95 carpeted trunk mat.
The Nismo Z gets a standard 3.7-liter DOHC V6 that churns out 350 horsepower and 276 pound-feet of torque, compared with the standard 370Z coupe’s 332 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. The Nismo 370Z is offered with only one transmission, a six-speed manual.
Inside Line says: Add all the goodies, and you’ll be paying over $40K for the high-performance version of Nissan’s Z car. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
