Used 2013 Nissan 370Z Base for sale 

The 2013 Nissan 370Z coupe is available in three trims, base, Touring, and a high-performance option called Nismo. All the trims are mated to a Rear-wheel-drive. Some standard features include LED running lights, heated mirrors, cruise control, and a tilt-only steering wheel. The Touring trim adds a navigation system and a touchscreen interface.

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The 2103 Nissan 370Z offers great performance but very less and compromised features out of the box which can be optioned up by paying a hefty price. So, if performance is your priority, grab a base variant with the sport package.

The Nissan 370Z lineup is powered by two different versions of V6 engines. The base and Touring trims equip the 3.7-liter V6 engine that puts out 332 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft of torque while the Nismo variant houses a specially tuned 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque. 

Both these engines are paired to a six-speed manual transmission by default, which can be maxed out to a seven-speed automatic with shift paddles and the SynchroRev manual transmission. In terms of performance, the Nissan 370Z with a 33.7-literV6 engine can hit 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and a quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds, whereas the tuned V6 engine achieves the same feat in 4.9 seconds. In the top speed test, the 370Z records 155 MPH.

In comparison, both the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with 3.7 Litre and 3.6 Litre V6 engines respectively. All cars in the segment are mated as Rear-wheel-drive variants only. The Mustang takes 5.3 seconds to hit 60 mph and 13.9 seconds for the quarter-mile, while the Camaro clocks 5.5 seconds and 14.1 seconds respectively in the acceleration test and quarter-mile run.

The 2013 Nissan 370Z is not a fuel-efficient car due to its beefy engines and this turns out to be a major setback for this coupe. The base variant ekes out a mileage of 18 mi in the city and 26 mi on the highway, averaging 21 mi. It features a fuel tank of 19 gallons capacity which is the largest in this segment. With full tank capacity, the Nissan 370Z can run for 391.5 mi in the city and 551 mi on the highway.

When compared, the Mustang is more efficient, with 22 MPG of combined range while the Camaro offers just 19 MPG in combined use. The mustang equips a small fuel tank of 16 gallons while the Camaro has a 19 gallons fuel tank. Both offer a decent fuel economy with a good range.

The 2013 Nissan 370Z features a simple and driver-centric cabin. The interior doesn’t see any major changes for 2013. The quality of the materials used is average and most of the drivers won’t be satisfied. The cabin isn’t well refined as there’s too much engine noise. There’s nothing in this cabin to mention, as everything is pretty much the same as its predecessor.

Behind the wheel, we get to sit in well-designed leather/faux suede upholstery seats that are sporty and offer decent comfort. And then, we get a leather-wrapped steering wheel that is quite decent and ideal. It offers a room for two people and is spacious enough to accommodate two long-limbed adults. It offers a cargo space of just 6.9 cu.-ft which is fair considering the motive of this car.

In comparison, the Ford Mustang offers a room for 4 people and it offers a cargo space of 13.4 cu.-ft that’s enough for a certain amount of people. The Chevrolet Camaro sits next to the Mustang with 11.3 cu.-ft of cargo space that makes the rear seats look a bit cramped. Some salient interior features of Nissan 370Z include:

• Leather and faux suede upholstery
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated seats
• Heated mirrors

2013 Nissan 370Z’s infotainment system

The infotainment system in the 2013 Nissan 370Z has some additional features but with optional packages. The base variant features a four-speaker surround system, CD player, and an auxiliary audio jack. The Touring trim offers more features such as Bluetooth connectivity and satellite radio. Some other salient features include:

• 4 speaker surround system
• Bluetooth Phone Connectivity 
• CD Player
• HD Radio
• Satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio jack

The Nissan 370Z has seen a few design changes for 2013. The design is more sharp and sleek that helps in the aerodynamics of the car. There are also new LED DRLs at the front corners of the car. The front lip spoiler is redesigned that trades the fangs on its predecessor for a cleaner, sleeker look. Overall, the car looks more sporty with a tint of modern design. 

The new Nissan 370Z has a total curb weight of 3,272 lbs. It is 177.4 inches long and sports a wheelbase of 103.9 inches. It is 69.1 inches wide which is pretty compact in this segment. While its ground clearance is 4.7 inches, the Mazda 3 stands at a total height of 57.9 inches.

In the competition, the Ford Mustang is slightly lighter than Nissan 370Z, weighing 3,650 lbs and the Camaro weighs 3,860 lbs. The Mustang is 188.5 inches long and has a wheelbase of 107.1inches. The Camaro sports the best wheelbase of 112.3 inches. Some standout exterior features of the Nissan 370Z include:

• 18-inch wheels & 19 inch forged alloy wheels
• Rear and front chin spoiler
• Adaptive bi-xenon headlights
• Auto-dimming mirrors

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash-tested the Mazda 3 and awarded it with a four-star rating for overall crash protection, three stars for the overall side protection, and five stars for front protection. All the variants of Mazda 3 come equipped with some standard features like traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags. In the deceleration test, the Mazda 3 came to halt from 60 mph in 135 feet. Some other safety specifications include:

• Electronic stability system with traction control
• Available blind-spot warning system
• Adaptive headlights
• Anti-theft Alarm System
• Front-seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags

The 2013 Nissan 370Z is truly an exciting sports car to drive. It comes with all of the attributes that make for a world-class sports car, be it performance, handling and styling. But there are few problems which Nissan could rev up in its next generations. If you want a car with a performance at a reasonable price, Nissan 370Z is a great choice. Else if you are worried about the luxury offerings, try your hand at other cars like Mustang.