Nissan 370Z Z34

HPDE Overview

The 370Z is the 350Z refined. The VQ37 produces 332 hp in standard form and 350 hp in Nismo trim, paired with a shorter, stiffer chassis. The SynchroRev Match system (on manual cars) automatically blips the throttle on downshifts — purists disable it for driver development, but it is genuinely useful for new track drivers. The Nismo model comes with upgraded Bilstein dampers, bigger brakes, and a mechanical LSD. The 370Z's handling is more aggressive than the 350Z. The shorter wheelbase makes it rotate faster into corners, and the stiffer chassis structure means less body flex. The car wants to be driven assertively — it rewards aggressive turn-in and trail-braking. The brakes, especially on Nismo models, are significantly better than the 350Z's. Weight remains the issue. The 370Z gained nothing in lightness over the 350Z, and the additional power merely maintains the same power-to-weight ratio. On tracks with long straights, the 370Z is competitive, but on tight, technical circuits, lighter cars will exploit its weight in transitions.

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