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Sixth generation · Z34 (370Z) · 2009–2020

2009Nissan Z

A shorter, stiffer evolution of the 350Z with the 3.7L VQ37 V6 and the segment's first synchronized rev-matching manual (SynchroRev Match). The US coupe ran through 2020.

Sixth generation · Z34 (370Z)

2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33/Z34 era) — front three-quarter view

Photo: “2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster 3.5 Front” by Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
2offered3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (332 hp / 270 lb-ft) → 3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (350 hp / 276 lb-ft)
Top output
350hp3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (350 hp / 276 lb-ft)

Body stylesTwo-seat fastback coupe

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2009 Nissan Z model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Complete, source-verified lineup

Find your exact 2009 Z

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

5factory configurations
Verified complete for the U.S.-marketHow this lineup was verified

We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for launch-year 370Z and Touring coupes with both factory transmissions plus the manual-only NISMO. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-01 from Nissan North America — all-new 2009 370Z Coupe pricing release (preserved report), Nissan North America — 2009 NISMO 370Z pricing release (preserved transcript).

5versions shown
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 370Z Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (332 hp / 270 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 370Z Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (332 hp / 270 lb-ft)
Gearbox
7-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 370Z Touring Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (332 hp / 270 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe

Nissan 370Z Touring Automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine
3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (332 hp / 270 lb-ft)
Gearbox
7-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive performance fastback coupe

Nissan 370Z NISMO Manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive performance fastback coupe
Engine
3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (350 hp / 276 lb-ft)
Gearbox
Close-ratio 6-speed manual with SynchroRev Match
Built
Regular production
Open exact version

The 2009 model year

Overview

The all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z coupe introduced the Z34 generation with a 332-hp, 270-lb-ft 3.7-liter VQ37VHR and six-speed-manual or seven-speed-automatic choices. Nissan added a 350-hp NISMO 370Z as a separately priced manual-only model during the model year.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (332 hp / 270 lb-ft)332 hp
  • 3.7-liter VQ37VHR naturally aspirated V6 (350 hp / 276 lb-ft)350 hp
Body styles
Two-seat fastback coupe

Year over year

What changed

  • The 370Z replaced the 350Z coupe with the larger-displacement VQ37VHR and a new seven-speed automatic option.
  • The 350-hp NISMO 370Z joined as a close-ratio six-speed-manual performance coupe.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • Nissan's exact-year U.S. records identify 5 distinct body, grade, edition, and transmission configurations.
  • Paint colors and dealer accessories are not counted as separate factory configurations.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Confirm the exact 2009 trim, body style, engine specification, and transmission before selecting service parts.
  • Coupe, Roadster, standard-output, higher-output, and NISMO hardware have configuration-specific fitment.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2009 Z on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2009 Nissan Z. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
4
Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Nissan's severe-driving interval is 3,750 miles or 3 months.

    Applies to: 2009 · United States

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Standard driving conditions; whichever comes first.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2009 370Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2009 · United States

    Published interval: 105,000 mi / 84 months · Standard and severe driving schedules.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2009 370Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

    NISMO

    Applies to: 2009 · NISMO · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 48 months · NISMO-specific replacement interval.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2009 370Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table — NISMO row · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    First replacement at 60,000 miles/48 months; then every 30,000 miles/24 months.

    Applies to: 2009 · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 48 months · Initial replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2009 370Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

  • Engine air filters (pair)

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2009 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · Standard driving conditions.

    Source: Nissan USA — 2009 370Z maintenance schedule · Service Intervals table · checked

  • Engine oil and air filters — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin B1400 / 2 × PA4443

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish service intervals or a complete maintenance schedule. The catalog marks the fuel-filter position N/S, so no fuel-filter order link is shown.

    Applies to: 2009 · VQ37VHR · United States · Confirm the engine and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 448, Nissan 2009 370Z V6 row · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Nissan North America — all-new 2009 370Z Coupe pricing release (preserved report)
  2. Nissan North America — 2009 NISMO 370Z pricing release (preserved transcript)

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