The inspiration for the design of this smooth lineup of body parts was taken from the Maserati Granturismo GT4 race car, especially up the front where thin lateral intakes initiate a downward-flowing spoiler line, which on the white demo car was painted black to highlight its aggressive curvature. Gone are the fangs found on the stock bumper, replaced with a much larger front air dam to aid cooling. The kit continues with simple side skirts, but it's the rear end that gets the most aggressive treatment. It looks very daring at first, but it soon makes sense. We particularly like how the license plate surround has been painted black on the white car to make the centersection with the twin triangular air outlets stand out. Helping keep the rear end planted when out on track, Amuse created an oversized spoiler equipped with a thin carbon-fiber gurney flap, but to really set off the 370Z Vestito a set of 20-inch BBS LM-R forged wheels were thrown on, wrapped in Potenza RE050A rubber to amply fill in the stock wheels arches.
On top of the prohibitively expensive Recaro carbon-Kevlar bucket seats, Amuse has replaced the stock rear strut tower bar cover with a titanium piece, heat-treated in the same way as its exhausts to create that unmistakable blue finish. Throughout the course of 2010, these 370Zs will be cars to watch as the Amuse crew continues to improve them with upcoming new parts. The late Tanabe-san can rest assured the mighty Amuse name will continue to live long, thanks to top-quality cars like this.
Specs & Details
'10 Nissan 370Z
Engine Modifications Amuse R1 titanium front pipe, R1 Sports-Cat catalysts, R1 Titan Extra STTI titanium exhaust system and Hi Tech-Rom ECU
Suspension Amuse Hi-Tech Damper Kit and titanium rear strut tower bar
Wheels & Tires BBS LM-R 9Jx20" +8 (f), 10Jx20" + 18 (r), Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A 255/30/20 (f), 285/30/20 (r)
Numbers 350+ hp
Amuse Burnt Blue
Often imitated but never replicated, Amuse's burnt-blue exhaust tips and parts are easily the best-looking on the market. Many exhaust manufacturers try to achieve the same look, but with varying results. Be prepared to pay a hefty price if you want the authentic Amuse burnt-blue-tip look, though.