The 2013 Nissan 370Z, which will be on sale from June next year from the dealers across the United States, is a refreshed edition of this very popular and highly regarded sports car.

There are a multitude of tweaks and enhancements inside and out, making this more than just a cosmetic update for the coming year. That said, the first thing most people are likely to notice will be the restyled front fascia, which incorporates vertically-aligned running lights. These lights are made of LEDs, for both extra brightness and superb reliability.

Exterior

The rear hasn’t been neglected either, with the previous model’s black center cover being replaced by a red reflector for extra visual impact. The 2013 car also features revised alloy wheels – 18 inches for the Coupe, and 19 inches for those models equipped with Nissan’s Sport Package.

This option also includes two less visible, but still striking, features – shock absorbers Euro-tuned for extra handling ability, and brake calipers finished in red.

Performance

Under the hood, the 2013 370Z is powered by a 332 horsepower V6, DOHC engine with either six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission on the Coupe, Coupe Touring, and Roadster Touring models.

The non-Touring version of the Roadster will only be available with the automatic gearbox.

NISMO Edition

For those who require something special, there’s the highly tuned NISMO edition of the 370Z, which will feature styling inspired by racing on both exterior and interior trim.

Changes from the regular edition include a premium audio setup from Bose, exclusive gunmetal metallic finish wheels with 19 inch rims, and brake elements styled after the legendary Nissan GT-R models.

The NISMO 370s’s engine will be a 3.7-liter unit pushing out 350 horsepower, matched to a six-speed manual transmission with close ratios. There’ll also be Nissan’s SynchroRev Match feature, allowing fast and efficient downshifting in a heel-toe fashion.

Specifications