I just received from a good contact in Tokyo a copy of a large Nissan catalog regarding the new Fairlady Z.

This information has not been released yet. Summary of vehicle stats, packages, and options is as follows:

HP: 280 (no surprise here – still sticking to Japanese regulations …will have to wait for the real performance numbers after testing in the US)

Torque: N.m(kgm)/rpm: 262 (37.0)/4800 (translation needed here for lbs-ft)

Vehicle weight: for 6 speed (add 22 lbs for auto)

Base model: 3153 lbs
Touring: 3197 (close since packaging might be a little different)
Track (without the Ray’s): 3175 (close since the Japan packaging differs from the US)

6 speed gear ratios
1….3.794
2….2.324
3….1.624
4….1.271
5….1.000
6….0.794

Drag Cd: 0.30 (0.29 with front/rear spoilers)

Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE40 (same type as used on the Skyline GT-R 34, but probably not Z rated).

Shift up indicator… there is a light on the tach for shift up based on individual setting on the trip computer (one of the three small dash-mounted meters).

Trip computer includes following functions:
1/ outside temperature
2/ miles/gallon
3/ average speed
4/ driving time
5/ driving distance
6/ stop watch
7/ shift up indicator setting

Japan packaging (pricing not shown):

1/ Fairlady Z… base model – with 17 inch wheels

2/ Fairlady Z… Version T .. 6 speed or auto (leather seats, heated & power seats, and the 240W Bose)

3/ Fairlady Z… Version S.. 6 speed only (18 inch wheels and tires – not the Rays.. but the standard 6 spoke 18 inch wheel, Brembo brakes, VDC, basic audio system)

4/ Fairlady Z… Version ST (same at Version T… not certain based on catalog how the ST version differs from T .. and if it includes anything from Version S)

Optional equipment… all costs in US$ based on exchange rate of US$1.00 = Yen 125 (interesting to note that there are no NISMO options in this catalog… perhaps will come out separately):

1/ side air bags… no cost given
2/ Ray wheels…...$2,320 – dealer option.. (I believe for all models including “Version S”)
3/ front and rear spoilers… no cost given – dealer option (I believe for all models)
4/ Bilstein Sports Suspension… no cost given
5/ Fujistubo Titanium Muffler... $ 1,869
6/ Fujitusbo All Stainless Muffler… $ 710
7/ MOMO Sports Steering Wheel… $ 503
8/ Front Grill.. special treatment to look aggressive, racy and carbon like… $ 200
9/ Mud guards..front and rear… $ 280
10/ Knee pad cushion on driver side… no cost given (used by Nissan test drivers…
good for circuit or autocross or hard driving)
11/ Kick plates.. no cost given
12/ Front left and right carpets…
a/ sports type.. US$ 240
b/ luxury…. 184
13/ Door mirrors… move down for better view when backing… no cost given
14/ Door mirrors automatically move to body when ignition turns off.. no cost given
15/ Security alarm system… no cost given
16/ Front camera monitor… (for car navigation screen).. can see left and right in front – no cost given
17/ Rear back camera monitor.. for backing… (same as 16)
18/ Front bumper..left/right vertical orange strip – change to white....$80
19/ Various CD/MD cassette selections from Kenwood/Addzest and Clarion – nothing spectacular.

The exhaust sound is purported to be great, sports and aggressive-like.

 

Interesting...Thank you fairlady.

 

262 Newton-meters = 192 foot-pounds


Thanks for the info.

 

THANKS so much for the info!!!
i wish we get that here......since i have lots of MDs. maybe(i hope) i can buy one in the future

 

Wow, thanks for the insider info there! Ur an asset to the 350Z community for sure!

 

Of course! We don't get all the options again. We always get the diluted version of everything here in the States. Check a Japanese car magazine, and u will see what I'm talking about. For example.. Look at all the great radios with the huge animated displays. We get about 5 of those to choose from here. The trend carries on beyond cars. I guess it's our level of practicality combined with a lower standard of living that causes this. Sorry, I had to vent.

 

Mmmmm... titanium exhaust and carbon front grill...

drool.

btw, note that in Japan there's a self-imposed limit of 280hp by the major can manufacturers, but some of the cars still go over that when they come here. The NSX is a good example, lists at 280 in Japan, but here it's 290.

 

damn u guyz r so damn lucky ova there!

 

Wow, surprise by the shift indicator~~

 

the shift indicator sounds interesting. If i understand this correctly, it only lights up 1 light when to shift or does it have a multiple light bar indicator?

That would be a kinda neat idea with lets say 4 bars to light up.

Then i could pretend to be M. Schumacher but with the Ferrari

 

If those optional parts that we don't get here aren't in the Nismo catalog, I forsee a large amount of j-spec importing. A trip to Japan may be in the offing.

JD

 

Maybe the my350z store could stock some of this....

 

Hehehe... I occasionally go to Japan on business. Seen an assload of skylines last time I was there, some pretty bad cars. It's too bad it costs so much to convert em to US specs!

 

dvlad...

On the picture shown in the catalog... there is only 1 light located below the center of the tach dial. The copy of the catalog is only black and white... and not that clear.