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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Nissan
The Nissan 370Z Coupe (chassis code Z34) is one of the most attainable naturally aspirated sports cars ever sold in North America, and the United States is by far its largest market.
Model profile
The 370Z arrived for the 2009 model year as the successor to the popular 350Z (Z33). It is a single, long-lived generation that Nissan sold in the US market all the way through 2020, when the RZ34 "Z" replaced it. Across that run the car changed relatively little mechanically, which is good news for parts and knowledge.
Powertrain and equipment
Every 370Z uses the 3.7-litre VQ37VHR V6, a naturally aspirated engine with Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) system. In standard tune it produces around 332 hp and roughly 366 Nm; the Nismo version was rated up to about 350 hp.
US 370Z buyers chose between the Coupe and a folding-roof Roadster; this page covers the Coupe.
Vehicle selection
Availability in the States is excellent. You can find clean 2015–2019 examples with 30,000–70,000 miles, higher-mileage early cars used as weekend toys, and the occasional low-mileage Nismo. Many US cars come from dry-climate states, which matters for an import because underbody corrosion on a Z is usually mild compared with salted European roads.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): 2-door, 2-seat coupe |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): ~4,240 mm (Nismo longer with aero) |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): ~2,550 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): ~1,480–1,520 kg |
| Engine | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): 3.7 L VQ37VHR V6, naturally aspirated, VVEL |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): ~332 hp (Nismo up to ~350 hp) |
| Torque | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): ~366 Nm |
| Transmission | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): 6-speed manual (SynchroRev Match) or 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): Premium unleaded |
| Generation / chassis | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): Z34, 2009–2020 |
|---|---|
| Differential | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): Viscous LSD (Sport / Nismo) |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): ~5.1–5.3 s |
| Wheels | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): 18-inch base / 19-inch Rays (Sport, Nismo) |
| Country of build | Detail (typical US 370Z Coupe): Tochigi, Japan |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
370Z reliability is one of its strongest selling points, but there are known weak spots worth checking. On manual cars the clutch slave and master cylinders can fail, causing a soft or dropping pedal; many owners upgrade to a stainless line and a better cylinder.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Nissan 370Z Coupe is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Often yes, because the US market kept the Z affordable and the used pool is large, so desirable Sport and Nismo cars are easier to find than in Europe.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Enthusiasts favour the six-speed manual with SynchroRev Match; it holds value and defines the car's character, though the automatic is smoother for daily use.
Clutch slave/master cylinder failure on manuals, some oil consumption on the VQ37, and staggered-tyre wear are the usual items to check.
Yes, after lighting conversion, a rear fog lamp and speedometer compliance are addressed during individual approval; a stock car is straightforward.
By container or RoRo ocean freight to a port such as Bremerhaven, followed by customs clearance and inland transport.
Yes. The Nismo is a US-market trim and imports the same way; its aero and Recaro interior are simply documented at approval.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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