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The Nissan 370Z Nismo in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Nissan 370Z Nismo in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Nismo has 22hp more than the 'regular' 370Z. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The black-and-red Nismo racing seats. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The two-door, two-seater is powered by a 3.7-litre V6. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Nissan's Z car lineage stretches back five decades. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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An overabundance of hard plastics throughout the cabin slightly spoils the interior atmosphere. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The 14-inch Nismo brakes are bigger than those that have graced any previous 370Z. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Sporty, angry red highlights on the 370Z’s extremities denote its Nismo status. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The 370Z features a trio of circular displays in the middle of the dash. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Idiosyncratic metallic door handles add character to the car. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The outdated stereo display is another let-down in the interior. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Nissan 370Z Nismo in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Nissan 370Z Nismo in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Nismo has 22hp more than the 'regular' 370Z. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The black-and-red Nismo racing seats. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The two-door, two-seater is powered by a 3.7-litre V6. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Nissan's Z car lineage stretches back five decades. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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An overabundance of hard plastics throughout the cabin slightly spoils the interior atmosphere. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The 14-inch Nismo brakes are bigger than those that have graced any previous 370Z. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Sporty, angry red highlights on the 370Z’s extremities denote its Nismo status. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The 370Z features a trio of circular displays in the middle of the dash. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Idiosyncratic metallic door handles add character to the car. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The outdated stereo display is another let-down in the interior. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Nissan 370Z Nismo in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Road test: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
The extra-sporty 370Z is a great drive, but updates are due
Adam Workman
03 May, 2018
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