witch car is faster the 350z nismo or the normal 350z?

Answer 1

stem to stern in aerodynamic addenda, including a fantastically elongated droop nose, extended tail and razor wings that mimic the GT500-class racer, the S-Tune is a crazy amalgam of weapon-like race-bred aggression and aftermarket high kitsch. Whatever your take, it's certainly arresting. Even my postman, a man not given to commenting on the ever-changing but perennially exotic kerbside adornment outside Meaden Towers, felt compelled to utter a primeval phwoaarghh on clocking the S-Tune. Me? I love it, especially the one-piece forged Rays Engineering alloy wheels, which look mouth-watering and cost an absolute fortune.

Wearing Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position tyres (245/35 front, 275/35 rear) and sitting 20mm closer to the tarmac, the S-Tune's chassis has been lowered and stiffened with the fitment of G-ATTACK springs and dampers (don't you just love Japanese acronyms?) and promises significant dynamic gains over the standard 350Z. Inside, the S-Tune benefits from a pair of extremely supportive race-style seats, complete with Nismo logos.

The 3.5-litre V6 gets high-lift camshafts, new valve-timing control unit, tougher con-rod bolts, reinforced valve springs, lightweight flywheel, new induction system, re-mapped ECU, sports catalyst, and a carbon air duct. All designed to get the engine revving harder and faster.

Given the effort Nismo has gone to, the 20bhp power gain is modest to say the least, but the character of the engine has changed considerably. It's less easy-going than the standard 350Z unit, requiring more revs to hits its stride, but once up there it pulls harder and responds more keenly. If you like the lazier demeanour of the standard Zed, the S-Tune will feel like hard work, but if you like the old-school kick of a VTEC Honda, Nismo has given the coupe some added edge. As a welcome bonus, the soundtrack is superb. As evocative as Le Mans at night, the S-Tune emits a real guttural bellow that builds in volume and pitch as the revs climb to the 7200rpm limiter. Magic.

Perhaps the biggest and most successful transformation is the chassis, which as well as gaining significant grip and traction, thanks to those monster Bridgestones, also feels more taut, precise and connected to the road than the standard 350Z, with none of the mild lateral give encountered during hard cornering. And, while the ride is harder, the G-ATTACK set-up preserves enough pliancy to let the S-Tune work on British B-roads.

The brakes have also been improved, with enormous 355mm front discs clamped by four-piston Brembo callipers and high-performance pads. The standard 350Z has excellent Brembo stoppers, so they have a tough act to follow, but the firm pedal and strong bite, even with light pedal pressure, gives you all the confidence in the world. We weren't able to test them on track, but all indications are that they'd be just as impressive.

Undoubtedly some of you will despise the S-Tune on its looks alone. Equally, others will adore its unashamed visual excess. Loathe it or love it, what's beyond argument is that the S-Tune is a totally authentic taste of Japanese tuning. Built in tiny numbers with obsessive attention to detail and using the finest quality components, the S-Tune appeals to the fetishistic streak in all of us. Ultimately you either 'get' the S-Tune or you don't, but if you've ever played Gran Turismo, Nismo's take on the 350Z will rightly have you in raptures.

Answer 2

Exactly the same power same motor. Nismo rides like a truck 350Z while stiff is not race car stiff like the NismoZ. I work for Nissan as a service technician and have had the pleasure of driving a Nismo Z. The strange body work really needs a shot of horsepower to complete the package Like supercharging a lowered compression engine. Until Nissan Puts the infinity small V-8 into the Nismo just buy a 350z with Brembo Brakes and track package add sway bars nismo headers and nismo exhaust and that is all it takes.

Answer 3

I believe 350z Nismo has different back tail + side skirt from the normal 350z. You should make a call to your dealer and ask for their damn explanation. It's strange to me when you didn't take a test drive for the 350z Nismo, and signed all paperwork without looking at them.

Answer 4

Nismo b/c of aero kits/ dynamics and slight engine tuning. Go w/ a factory turbo'd or after market turbo and it will beat both, however after market voids warranty so I'd go w/ the factory turbo, it's like the 300zx twin turbo of old, throw back. Or look into the new G35 coupe if you want speed and style

Answer 5

the nismo tuned is faster it weighs less