The 370Z Thread

[exitspeed]

Ohhhhhh, can't WAIT!


So now it’s final. Nissan will showcase the next new Z-Car at the L.A. Auto Show this November. This will be the real thing, not a teaser, according to a source, who added that the car looks ‘fantastic.’’

A lot of blurb on the new Z is already out in cyberspace but yes, the new Z will be shorter than now (some four-inches, apparently) but a touch wider, still have two-seats and yes, power will come from the same excellent 3.7-liter V-6 found in the Infiniti G37 Coupe.

So welcome the 370Z and while the new design will be evolutionary, we understand it’s still instantly and unmistakably a Z. Roll on November.

[ThatGuy]

<--Anxiously awaiting pictures.

[exitspeed]

<--Anxiously awaiting pictures.

Ohhhh, it's gonna be a while. But If they claim they have already seen the design it's just a matter of time before embargo's get broken.

[OMGYO]

any info on how much power it will be pushing out? or do you think they are just gonna keep the power the same as the g37 or give it a little more?
Cant wait to see pics of the beast

[BustedS13]

YES PLAZ. do want.

[Kn1ves]

*waits in anticipation*

[exitspeed]

any info on how much power it will be pushing out? or do you think they are just gonna keep the power the same as the g37 or give it a little more?
Cant wait to see pics of the beast

Don't expect official specs for a while. Usually a press release with all that info follows the cars release.

So sorry, I got your hopes all up so soon, but we have like 9 months before we find out everything.

[jrocslider]

hahaha damn.


i was expecting to see pics and now i'm told i have to wait 9 months :(

i will now go aid in the conceiving of a child to do sumthing about this 9 months of waiting

[OptionZero]

waiting for a curb weight

[exitspeed]

waiting for a curb weight

Hey at least it's smaller. That's a def. step in the right direction.

[OptionZero]

IIRC the "hatchback" is what makes the Z inherently heavy. Glass means weight or something?

Aw screw it. I'll get an AM V8 RS.

[exitspeed]

IIRC the "hatchback" is what makes the Z inherently heavy. Glass means weight or something?

Aw screw it. I'll get an AM V8 RS.

Too bad they aren't using the smart materials GM uses. :-/

[Nachtmensch]

i heard they were just going to call it the "Z" now. mainly so they dont have to change the name each time the displacement changes.

[lflkajfj12123]

hai ii desu nee!

[jackjack]

what a tease................


:rant:

[muddafakka]

Can't wait...

[origin_s135]

i was hoping for pics when i clicked the topic! d'oh! but i can't wait to see it, even spy shots will do.

[blueshark123]

any pics i wanna see it so bad

[snowmansent2hel]

9 months hell o well ill prolly forget in a few days anyway

[Kn1ves]

i heard they were just going to call it the "Z" now. mainly so they dont have to change the name each time the displacement changes.

They always marketed it as the 'Z car/Nissan Z' instead of the 350Z.

(Wonder if that means we'll get a Nissan S)

[LB.Motoring]

heres a spy video.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=121314/firstNav=Gallery/videoId=20123956


concept pics..

etc.

http://www.importjap.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/gtchannel.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3561/92521083gm5.jpg

[HyperTek]

^hahah dude how the fawk did they have camera men preset in those locations like they knew a top secret car was gonna drive along that path? lol

[BustedS13]

heres a spy video.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=121314/firstNav=Gallery/videoId=20123956


concept pics..

etc.

http://www.importjap.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/gtchannel.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3561/92521083gm5.jpg

isn't that bottom one just a g37?

[HyperTek]

i never believe concept pics on the net.. no car ever looks like its concept.. those could be someones ideas of how it could look

[beeracing s14]

this is what it all is....


V36 Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT
Make: Nissan
Model: Skyline Coupe 370GT
Chassis: CPV36
Engine: VQ37HVR
Power: 330ps @ 7,000rpm
Torque: 37.3kg/m @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: 6MT/5AT Paddle shift
Dimensions (L/W/H): 4650mm/1824mm/1395mm
Wheelbase: 2850mm
Weight: 1660kg
Suspension (Front/Rear): Double wishbone/Multi-link
Brakes (Front): 355mm, 4-pot calipers, ventilated disks
Brakes (Rear): 350mm, 2-pot calipers, ventilated disks

[OptionZero]

Uh. no.

Wrong car.

I hope that spy video is just a test mule...that sloping rear roofline does not work

[S14DB]

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/future/09.nissan.370z/09.nissan.370.pro.500.jpg

An early test mule for the next-generation 2009 Nissan 350Z recently arrived at the Nürburgring test track in Germany. It wore what looked like sheet metal from the current-generation Z-car, but a closer inspection makes it clear that this car has been substantially modified.

Various cutlines indicate a reworked chassis with a shorter wheelbase. This observation has ignited rumors of a new Nissan sports car smaller than the 350Z, but we think something else is going on.

At roughly 3,600 pounds, the current-model Z-car is far heavier than its natural competition, the 2,900-pound Porsche Cayman and the 3,100-pound BMW Z4. We think Nissan is looking to push the Z closer to its natural competitors when it comes to performance, and this cut-down chassis might be an attempt to create a leaner, lighter Z.

Instead of employing exotic materials to reduce the Z-car's weight, it looks like Nissan is simply whittling down the chassis to a smaller size. The current Z has a wheelbase of 104.3 inches, and while the next-gen Z isn't likely to match the short 95.1-inch wheelbase of the Porsche Cayman, we're guessing something between the two numbers is a safe bet.

All our talk about BMWs and Porsches isn't just speculation, either. According to our spy photographers, Nissan brought along a BMW Z4 coupe and a Porsche Cayman for this particular test session at the Nürburgring.

And don't be surprised to see a 370Z badge planted on the trunk lid of this new car, as an upgrade to Nissan's new 3.7-liter V6 is also likely to appear. Rated at 330 horsepower in the Infiniti G37, the 370Z's V6 would probably come in around 320-325 hp, a modest bump to the 306 hp delivered by the current 3.5-liter V6.

With so much attention focused on the debut of the Nissan GT-R this fall, look for Nissan to wait until early next year to reveal the 2009 370Z.


http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=121314

[Matej]

My guess is that it will have vertical triangular headlights, 19's, tall body with short windows, and overall will look similar to a G37 and the GT-R.
Let's see how wrong I am.

[exitspeed]

Damn, I salty someone at FA beat me to this. Oh well I never said I was perfect.

Scanned Pics of the 370Z.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/MagX-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/MagX-1-2.jpg

[Kn1ves]

hmm so its still going to be a bubble butt

that new headlight design feels very audi
if those are LEDs underneath

and the Navi is off an infiniti?

and its 4" shorter and lighter with the same 3.7 as the G37? 330HP?

:D

[Dutchmalmiss]

I think this is the cover of that mag. I see some GT-R flavor with the fenders, but the front bumper + headlights don't look right. Maybe it'll grow on me.

http://response.jp/issue/2008/0307/article106705_1.images/176314.jpg

[drift freaq]

I think this is the cover of that mag. I see some GT-R flavor with the fenders, but the front bumper + headlights don't look right. Maybe it'll grow on me.

http://response.jp/issue/2008/0307/article106705_1.images/176314.jpg

if thats the car it will actually make the Z33 go up in value and collectability, as that thing pictured above looks like a butt ugly attempt at a Audi TT rip off. I think thats a artist rendering. Japanese mags while posting pics of test cars quite often exaggerate things because they really don't know. Like those headlights. lol

Oh ya and look at those door handles? I cry foul on that whole thing. ITs faked.

[kingkilburn]

Those lights are fugly. They would be more successful with the current lights on the new body.

I say fake as well.

[exitspeed]

if thats the car it will actually make the Z33 go up in value and collectability, as that thing pictured above looks like a butt ugly attempt at a Audi TT rip off. I think thats a artist rendering. Japanese mags while posting pics of test cars quite often exaggerate things because they really don't know. Like those headlights. lol

Oh ya and look at those door handles? I cry foul on that whole thing. ITs faked.

Yea it's just a rendering. Usually these kind of renderings are based on two things.

1. They have seen the car and they base the rendering off of what they've seen.

2. They've been told about the car (either officially or unofficially)and again are basing the renderings off of that info.

I don't take any of these very serious, but speculation sure is fun.

[Antihero983]

it still wont looks a good as a S30. :/

[Dutchmalmiss]

Yeah I can image the headlights would hopefully look better than that. I'd also praise God if those "front bumper grill support" things were deleted from life.

[exitspeed]

I HAVE to give Nissan the benefit of the doubt that they will deliver an amazing car both visually and performance wise. They didn't let us down on the GTR even a bit...(cept for the haters).

[BustedS13]

that z looks like it's about to cry

[JoeC1982]

i took part in a dealer survey and it looks like they are going to cut down on the amount of trim levels available. just specualting i'd say that they will be an enthusiast line and a touring line with a nismo or track edition with a later introduction.

[jackjack]

have to wait and see the final version. as of now......... no thanks.

[Kn1ves]

i actually wished it would look like a baby gtr for its next itiration

[OptionZero]

the headlights are overstyled, like someone couldn't stop "designing"

[exitspeed]

Not even a PS, but a terrible Paintshop pro hack, but you get the idea.
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3461/17469870qa9.jpg

[atom]

Why is it pouting?

[Matej]

Better not have paddle shifters.

[bardabe]

god that shit is terribly ugly, it's like the Z32 was the S30, and the Z33 the S130, it;s only going to get worse for the next few generations.

[SimpleS14]

Shouldn't this be titled "The official 370Z thread" ? I dunno..that just me...

The spy photo of the car's front end doesn't show LEDs on the bottom of the headlight. Quite possible its on the side behind the tape?

I will wait until more spy shots roll out before I have a good idea on how this car will look.

Regardless, I think it will be a nice evolutionary improvement.

[FRpilot]

if thats the car it will actually make the Z33 go up in value and collectability, as that thing pictured above looks like a butt ugly attempt at a Audi TT rip off. I think thats a artist rendering. Japanese mags while posting pics of test cars quite often exaggerate things because they really don't know. Like those headlights. lol

Oh ya and look at those door handles? I cry foul on that whole thing. ITs faked.

yep. first thing out of my mind when i saw that picture was that "it looks like a fatty" look where the door starts and ends. almost looks like how the new corollas look like. fat and big

[DUFFM4N]

370Z? looks like a 08 Mitsubishi Eclipse :jerkit:

[NervGS]

I'm not the biggest fan of the 350 lookswise, I'm still stuck on the 240Z's slim and slender looks. I wish the 350 looked more like a TVR or BMW Z4 coupe.

http://www.mcarsweb.com/tvr/sagaris.jpg

http://www.callofbeauty.com/gallery/d/92091-2/TVR-Sagaris-2-1024x768.jpg

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/07/bmw_z4/image/6.jpg

The rear quarter of the car is the nicest part of it.

In my opinion; these two cars come more close visually to the 240Z than the 350... Then again, I'm sure Nissan wasn't trying to really emulate the 240, but it would have been nice.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/sgibson808/240Z9.jpg

-glenn

[sijia10358]

I think this is the cover of that mag. I see some GT-R flavor with the fenders, but the front bumper + headlights don't look right. Maybe it'll grow on me.

http://response.jp/issue/2008/0307/article106705_1.images/176314.jpg

i think that headlight looks funny!

[Daniel.]

I'll finish it tomorrow, just a quick shop i did.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6317/shopped370zyu1.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shopped370zyu1.jpg)

[Helghast]

The whole front end is made of Fail soup.

[EDacIouSX]

Why is it pouting?

cause it realized it's ugly as FUYUCK!

[exitspeed]

I'm not the biggest fan of the 350 lookswise, I'm still stuck on the 240Z's slim and slender looks. I wish the 350 looked more like a TVR or BMW Z4 coupe.

http://www.mcarsweb.com/tvr/sagaris.jpg

http://www.callofbeauty.com/gallery/d/92091-2/TVR-Sagaris-2-1024x768.jpg

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/07/bmw_z4/image/6.jpg

The rear quarter of the car is the nicest part of it.

In my opinion; these two cars come more close visually to the 240Z than the 350... Then again, I'm sure Nissan wasn't trying to really emulate the 240, but it would have been nice.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/sgibson808/240Z9.jpg

-glenn

Perfect examples of how it should look. Just mimic the lines and over all form. But don't make it "retro". The shape is what makes the old Z's so scrumptious.

[Daniel.]

Rockin the 19 20 stagger in photoshop


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/spidermansro/370z.jpg

[exitspeed]

I wish we could see what it would look like with a lower beltline and longer hood.

[Antihero983]

just gonna throw this out there...

G-nose S30/S130>any 350z ever.

[Dutchmalmiss]

just gonna throw this out there...

G-nose S30/S130>any 350z ever.

Hmmm how about

Oem front w/ xenon lip S30/130 > G-nose S30/130 > any Z33

[muddafakka]

I'm not the biggest fan of the 350 lookswise, I'm still stuck on the 240Z's slim and slender looks. I wish the 350 looked more like a TVR or BMW Z4 coupe.

http://www.mcarsweb.com/tvr/sagaris.jpg

http://www.callofbeauty.com/gallery/d/92091-2/TVR-Sagaris-2-1024x768.jpg


<3 TVR. They make beautiful cars.

I hope they don't go out of business.

[azndoc]

If I got a black one it would be a emo z.

I kinda dig the PS that Daniel did but it looks kinda like a Scion TC with the colors like that.

[Kn1ves]

so im guessing the new 'shark fin' (you heard it here first) headlights is going to be a staple of future nissan models as seen in this nissan maxima teaser shot

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/09maximateaseshot3_opt.jpg
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/14/new-york-08-preview-nissan-release-2009-maxima-teaser-shots/

[jackjack]

so im guessing the new 'shark fin' (you heard it here first) headlights is going to be a staple of future nissan models

pretty much. i HATE when they do that.

[blasting_speed]

I was reading Option magazine and there's some pix of the new Z. Wheel base will be shorter. I'll take pictures of the magazine and post them....... as soon as i get my camera back.

[SochBAT]

the first concept's headlight that Mel posted is legit. Longer headlights, not TetrisStyled.

[pirate_texxx]

hmm so its still going to be a bubble butt

that new headlight design feels very audi
if those are LEDs underneath

and the Navi is off an infiniti?

and its 4" shorter and lighter with the same 3.7 as the G37? 330HP?

:D


the headlight design doesnt look like any audi model to me, but if you meant the LEDs underneath i def agree, like the R8

[ByeByeSti]

the headlights are pretty badass if you ask me. the leds underneath are def a copy of the r8. but hey least they copied a sick car

[Jimmy Up]

Well, I'm stoked I bought a z33 and wont be kickin myself for not waiting :D

But stuff like this happens..

70-72 Chevelle SS=King
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/italianstalian008/Bohm7020Chevelle-1.jpg


73 and up Chevelle SS= Garbage City
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/italianstalian008/front-1.jpg

[muddafakka]

^ That's how it went for most muscle cars. The Skylark/GS, Duster, etc.

[exitspeed]

Sneak Peek: Nissan Exposes Future Z Car

Date posted: 04-29-2008

CASCAIS, Portugal — Taking a page from Mazda R&D, Nissan's top designer hung a "sculpture" today on the wall of a meeting room at the company's Nissan 360 global product review: a sculpture that hints at the design of the next-generation Nissan Z.

When Mazda did it in the 1980s at its North American design studio in Irvine, the joke was that the sculpture was really a life-size copy of the hood and driver-side fender of a top-secret car sports car that everyone was speculating about.

The Mazda Miata was finally put into production almost two years after designer Tom Matano and his team hung their "sculpture," and he laughed for years as he gleefully recounted how hundreds of vendors and automotive journalists had visited the R&D facility without ever noticing that the secret roadster they were obsessing over had been hanging there in plain sight all that time.

Nissan Design Chief Shiro Nakamura wasn't as secretive as Matano — he blatantly pointed out his wall hanging to a group of 80 North American automotive journalists gathered in the hotel meeting room in this costal resort town about 17 miles west of Lisbon.

It represented, he said, a new Nissan that people would be seeing more of in the fall.

With that clue as a starter, the wall most of us had ignored during an hour-long reception before Nakamura gave his pre-dinner speech took on new dimensions — three dimensions, to be exact.

Despite the opaque fabric covering that blurred and softened the shape, it quickly became apparent that the car he was hinting at was, in all likelihood, the new Z due next year.

Nakamura also showed off a crimson red design study that he said contained elements of future design treatments for Nissan's upscale Infiniti division.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_nis_360_des_study.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_nis_360_des_study.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/04_nis_360_des_study.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/06_nis_360_des_study.jpg

[Dirty Habit]

Im not sure what to think about that rendering.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

i like the fenders of that Z sculpture. kinda gtr-esque.

[exitspeed]

I think they look two big. Like the hole profile is just going to be wheels and wells.

[kyoru]

it looks like they are returning to the 240Z look judging by the top view. The roof slops down then tapers in to the back, looks pretty sweet except for the big triangular hump in the back.

[stiizy]

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpghttp://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpgheres a better pic
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/kaytunez/nissan-370z-il.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpg

[Gnnr]

Autoblog is reporting that one of the Nissan execs said we'll be seeing those wheels at the end of the year....I hope not.

[kouki_s14]

it looks like they are returning to the 240Z look judging by the top view. The roof slops down then tapers in to the back, looks pretty sweet except for the big triangular hump in the back.

Top view is concepts for future Infinitis

Nakamura also showed off a crimson red design study that he said contained elements of future design treatments for Nissan's upscale Infiniti division.

[WERDdabuilder]

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpghttp://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpgheres a better pic
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/kaytunez/nissan-370z-il.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpg

talk about ugly.

[OptionZero]

headlights are failtown
really

wtf are they doing, overstyling that

just draw the lights and stop, no need to make the fenders cut into the housing

[muddafakka]

I hate these fucking headlights.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2008/W17/422200831440.jpg

[drift freaq]

If you fixed the headlights the rest of the car is not bad. Once again I have the feeling this car will not look right till we actually see a rolling production model. This same shit went on before the 350z was released and before we saw production versions of the GTR.

[OptionZero]

they have that indentation on the taillights too


it will be horrible

i guess u could put some "eye lid" on there as a ghetto fix

[SC_S13]

that z looks like it's about to cry

http://www.myartfantasy.com/uploaded_images/sad-baby1-761069.jpg

Meanie artist drew me fugly :(

[fliprayzin240sx]

More reason to buy a G37 coupe...

[stiizy]

^^+1 i rather do that too!!!

[Daniel.]

More reason to buy a G37 coupe...

my neighbor has a g37S

fucking nice as hell. makes me jealous.

you guys are right.... it's gonna be a toss up if the 370z has those headlights...

[muddafakka]

I just realized how the headlights resemble Wakabas...sort of.

Anyways yeah I agree on the G37. Thought they were ugly at first (still like the G35 styling more) but I've seen a few in real life and they've grown on me. I walked around a white one at the mall and while the rear (tails and chrome strip) still bug me, they're not bad overall. I've also seen a few with aftermarket wheels and a drop and they look a helluva lot better.

[Gnnr]

Hmm, I wonder if people are gonna start doing conversions on them. It looks like all you'd need to change is the headlights and fender, and you can use the previous front end.

[ronmcdon]

I hate these fucking headlights.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2008/W17/422200831440.jpg

front bumper looks very unrefined. imho, it doesn't look all that different to the current model at all. I get the impression as if someone ordered some mismatched after-market headlights and a tacky front bumper. doesn't flow with the rest of the lines of the car. It's not offensive looking, but it does seem unfinished and rather dull. I really hope this is not the final product.

Perhaps the technical improvements will be more noteworthy than the aesthetics. Would be nice to have the attesa as an option.

[Bushido]

of course it isn't the final product. why do people always take these artist renderings as something more than just that- artist renderings.

as for the nissan "sculpture" i'll bet that thats actually the sucessor to the 240sx, not the 370z. There have been rumors of the z's wheelbase shortening, but i don't think they will go that short with it. I think that shortened 350z test mule running around was actually the new 240sx in 350z clothing.

[Viggs]

I hate these fucking headlights.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2008/W17/422200831440.jpg
I think I found Nissan's original prototype for the 370z. It was hidden in the box office hit 2fast 2furious:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_lLSLjdrUGv0/RjZOr-8MCDI/AAAAAAAAACA/vEAdAFPOz6w/s1600/Honda%2BS2000%2B-%2B2Fast%2B2Furious.jpg

[Bushido]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_nis_360_des_study.jpg


http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/01/01-nissan-urge/Nissan%20Urge%20Concept%203-lg.jpg

HMMM??? Silvia successor? I think yes.

[exitspeed]

HOLY MUTHER OF GOD. 370Z revealed!!!!!!!


It has a 240z style b/c pillar! I can live with the headlights. Look at the damn REAR FENDERS! OH SKEET! It looks a lot like a 240z to me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_opt.jpg

[tacotacotaco]

hmmmmmmm I need more angles and lights to make a comment.

[exitspeed]

I adjusted the brightness and contrast to see more of the car. The front bumper opening is ugly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_optEdit.jpg

[tacotacotaco]

When can we expect specs such as weight?

[Dutchmalmiss]

Man I'm definately diggin the rear end. Front looks more like an S2000 now. :-/

[exitspeed]

You know what this means...

Since this is leaked Nissan should be giving us the "official" pics soon enough.

I just hope I don't get an Email from Nissan threatening me to take the pics down.

If I do, I will tell them, "I sue can. But I need some real info on the new Silvia! Then you got a deal."

[jackjack]

hmmmmmmm I need more angles and lights to make a comment.


same here..............

[kyoru]

finally some styling cues from the 240z!

[SHIFT_*grind*]

Ooooooooooooh I like the rear pillars.

[slider2828]

THese pictures have been out in Japan magazines for like a couple of months now.... hmmm.....

[SimpleS14]

THese pictures have been out in Japan magazines for like a couple of months now.... hmmm.....

then why didn't you post it?

This is the first time I'm seeing that picture and I hope its close to the actual model. :2f2f: The front bumper is the only thing that urks me from what I see in that pic.

[exitspeed]

^
Nope, the ones I posted today were just taken with a cell phone camera at a recent event.

The previous pics are old.

[SW20Racer]

the front end is an easy fix.

you know there is going to be body kits and headlight swaps coming from some company in japan who hates the new front end as well

also, lets say there is never an option to change up the headlights, just get the car in black and paint the headlight housing to match...

like everylne else, im not diggin the front end so much. the rest is sex. supermodel sex.

[LeftNutOfGowd]

Im not sold on the new design

[exitspeed]

I think the headlights look better on the Z then they do on the Max. Becuase they are elongated.

[drift freaq]

well I have to say that the styling cues are now more 240z than the current Z and it does look better. I guess its time to go check out whats popping on my 350z to see if they have come across this yet.

Ok this just in from my350z.com a member over there has reported that Nissan has confirmed the car will be out in the 2008 facial year. That means it drops in august as a 2009 model. You will see it in showrooms in late August and fall.

Oh snap and check this while everyone is still calling it a 370 its going to be a 380 its featuring a NA version of the GTR engine!

http://4wheelsblog.com/released/leaked-nissan-370-z-shows-up

[exitspeed]

well I have to say that the styling cues are now more 240z than the current Z and it does look better. I guess its time to go check out whats popping on my 350z to see if they have come across this yet.

Ok this just in from my350z.com a member over there has reported that Nissan has confirmed the car will be out in the 2008 facial year. That means it drops in august as a 2009 model. You will see it in showrooms in late August and fall.

Yea, if they have any more info, let us know.

The article did say it will be 330hp this time.

Which is good because that means the new Silvia could be in the 220-250hp range and not intrude.

[drift freaq]

Yea, if they have any more info, let us know.

The article did say it will be 330hp this time.

Which is good because that means the new Silvia could be in the 220-250hp range and not intrude.

that is completely true Mel, they have now given the breathing room needed to drop a SX/Silvia and not have it intrude on Z car sales. It just makes me wonder if the Z is going up in price a few notches as well?

[exitspeed]

that is completely true Mel, they have now given the breathing room needed to drop a SX/Silvia and not have it intrude on Z car sales. It just makes me wonder if the Z is going up in price a few notches as well?

I would think so. It couldn't hurt really.

Nissan would have IMO, the best sports car line-up of any non exotic manufacturer in the World.

Siliva $18,000-$26,000
370Z $28,000-$40,000
GTR $68,000-$71,000

[ESmorz]

I adjusted the brightness and contrast to see more of the car. The front bumper opening is ugly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_optEdit.jpg

I actually kind of like it. It is really s2000/Evo X ish though.

Nothing a new front bumper cant fix.

[MikeisNissan]

Damn! I like it!

[Tenchuu]

i need moar pictures, but looks sexy from that shot.

[Dutchmalmiss]

Yeah I don't know if I need to slap myself, but the headlights are starting to look less ugly to me. I'm also thinkin a new aftermarket front bumper is a MUST HAVE for anyone that buys it haha.

[SimpleSexy180]

it looks fine. cant wait to see released pics.

new models just need to grow on you.

[Beebo]

Sweet. another badass car i will never be able to afford. it will be nice seeing all my rich friends driving them though. those headlights look like :mrmeph:

[Jimmy Up]

I adjusted the brightness and contrast to see more of the car. The front bumper opening is ugly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_optEdit.jpg

In this, you almost cant see the fender-over-headlight and I think its WAY better that way, even still- this looks mean

[ESmorz]

Sweet. another badass car i will never be able to afford. it will be nice seeing all my rich friends driving them though. those headlights look like :mrmeph:

You don't think you'll ever be able to afford a max 40k car?

Aiming high in life I see... :angel:

[exitspeed]

Sweet. another badass car i will never be able to afford. it will be nice seeing all my rich friends driving them though. those headlights look like :mrmeph:

With that attitude you'll definitely not get one.

[Dutchmalmiss]

In this, you almost cant see the fender-over-headlight and I think its WAY better that way, even still- this looks mean

Like this? I like that too
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/dutchmalmiss/nissan_370z_optEdit2.jpg

[HyperTek]

its the kouki Z33!!! chyeaa boyy
think everyone liked the look of the USDM kouki S14? hell nah that thing took some time to get used to. lol

[BustedS13]

rad
as
fuuuuuuuuck.

[HyperTek]

that quarter window reminds me of the bf109
http://aircraftaces.com/images/bf-109.jpg

[exitspeed]

A few variations on the headlight.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_optEdit2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_optEdit3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/nissan_370z_optEdit4.jpg

Just pipe dreams though.

[sirhc]

I hate these fucking headlights.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2008/W17/422200831440.jpg

That looks like a robot.

[muddafakka]

Don't know what to make of it yet. Those headlights still haven't grown on me although I will admit that they look a lot better than the ones on the new Maxima.

[snowmansent2hel]

thank god they scratched those old headlights im feelin this version

[silviaguy240]

i like the 08's the best....new one is meh. yea the c pillar is retro, but still looks like they're trying to put some GTR in it.

[axiomatik]

that refined headlight shape is certainly an improvement, but the indentation is still dumb looking. love the rear fenders. beltline seems to be a bit lower than the z33, but can't be certain from that pic.

[exitspeed]

beltline seems to be a bit lower than the z33, but can't be certain from that pic.

It does, doesn't it. I think it might be the side windows that may be giving that impression. I do hope it is a little lower though.

Also, I wouldn't call the Z window design necessarily retro. It just took some cues from the timeless Z styling.

[Antihero983]

That looks like a robot.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxXH_CBrj2A


mark my words, i bet sideswipe, sunstreaker, or even silverstreak will show up in the new movie as one.

[exitspeed]

^
I hope so!

[Sil80Dreams]

I wish they would square out the rear end as on the z32. I'm tired of the eclipse type bubble butt haha

[IStop4NoMan]

i always wanted to "try" a 350z front on a g35 coupe... could be interesting.

[Dcrprez]

here ya go

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=2&article_id=6753

[exitspeed]

^
Bah, we talked about that pic pages ago.

[Dcrprez]

i threw it up for the info, my bad

[Baka Sama]

Car looks hot. Wonder if it comes in pearl green with some BBS' :naughty: .

[atom]

Ok, so it looks more like a 240z but what about the weight? Piggy needs to go on a diet if it really wants to be a contemporary S30.

[exitspeed]

Ok, so it looks more like a 240z but what about the weight? Piggy needs to go on a diet if it really wants to be a contemporary S30.

The test mule that was spied months and months ago was smaller all around. So hopefully we can expect the 370 will be lighter.

[WanganRunner]

The "new maxima" headlights are godawful, the 3.7L is a nice upgrade.

[IStop4NoMan]

hmm lightweight and more horses? im thinking a 13 flat quarter mile would be appropriate! its about time they stepped up the performance of the Z. i always thought of it as too much of a cruiser rather than a sports car. just .02

[mortadella]

here ya go

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=2&article_id=6753


could they have made the grill of that focus look any more like the new evo?

[allntrlundrgrnd]

mark my words, i bet sideswipe, sunstreaker, or even silverstreak will show up in the new movie as one.

god i hope so, i loved that movie :bigok:

[bardabe]

North of the 35K scale, still waiting for the new LIghtweight RWD Sports coupe.

[exitspeed]

New Vid of the test mule driving on the highway! Pretty short but hey, it's news.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/10/spy-video-nissan-370z-caught-in-arizona/

[HyperTek]

COol

my pops wants to get a 350z... pretty cool for an old guy =p
They should just go in the way of the GTR and just drop the first part numbers and just call it the Z , i think Z is a big enogh name to sell on its own.

[Gnnr]

I think officially its called the "Z" by Nissan but the media is calling it the 370Z because of the motor to differentiate.

[Mi Beardo es Loco]

i like the g37 coupe WAY better than I like the Z. I just can't get past the front end. It's hiddeous.

[norbac]

did this not go thru any focus groups, love the fact that it has the 3.7 and less weight, but the headlights??? w t f

[Mi Beardo es Loco]

yeah, the vh is an amazing motor. It rivals the rb26 pretty easily. I'd love to tune a g37 and make a poor mans skyline.

[Dutchmalmiss]

yeah, the vh is an amazing motor. It rivals the rb26 pretty easily. I'd love to tune a g37 and make a poor mans skyline.

Technically the G37 is already a Skyline in Japan, but I'm sure you were referring to the GTR. ;)

[dorkidori_s13]

if anything is true about what ive read...the 370 is going to carry quite a hefty price tag compared to it its outgoing sibling the 350...pricing is ANTICIPATED to start around 37-38 grand for the new 370

i think somehow this REALLY comfirms nissans entry model sports coupe to take the place of the outgoing 350z...especially with the 370s estimated price tag (eeek)

im hoping nissan tweaks that front end a bit before its unveiled in sept/oct at the LA Auto Show/Tokyo Auto Show...i dont mind the headlights...what kills me is that front bumper...but after its unveiling...thats it...with a production date of a 2009 model...what you see at LA Auto/Tokyo Auto is whats going on sale

[norbac]

if they charge that much, that makes room for the silvia, woo hoo

[exitspeed]

ZOMG 370z caught! (http://www.autoilluminati.com/?p=169)

http://www.autoilluminati.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/370z-300x199.jpg

It's got eh 240z quarter glass!

[origin_s135]

update of the day! woot. i'm juiced! i see nissan is bringing back the old school flavor.

[HyperTek]

the scheme of the tails does look like the 240z with the reverse clear area on the upper inner area..

still not enough of a clear shot for me to make any personal judgements if i like it or not

[CKAMC]

lol love how they stole yuri's car for their banner...

http://www.autoilluminati.com/wp-content/themes/vSlider2/images/empty.gif

unless yuri said it was cool

[Dutchmalmiss]

lol love how they stole yuri's car for their banner...

http://www.autoilluminati.com/wp-content/themes/vSlider2/images/empty.gif

unless yuri said it was cool

He's one of the writers for the site. It's exitspeed, drift freaq, yuri, and dorkidori

[Unholy S14]

they ? its exitspeeds site

[Dutchmalmiss]

they ? its exitspeeds site

nope
http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/206963-introducing-autoilluminati.html

[exitspeed]

Yea, Yuri is a writer, so he's fine with it.

It's going to change soon though.

[Insomnya3AM]

The 370Z was caught in the wilds of Germany! Very cool looking, they definitely stepped their game up a ton as far as aesthetics.

2010 Nissan 370Z: Nissan 370Z Spotted Testing In Germany, Shows New Details (http://jalopnik.com/5060570/nissan-370z-spotted-testing-in-germany-shows-new-details)

[SleepR 240sx]

Dang...does look sexy...almost a throwback to the original Z's with the rear end...overall looks really really good

[silentstyle1]

looks sick, i like the whole fastback flair that it has, and the 240z styled quarter glass is a really nice touch

[Erjay1]

Being a prev 350Z owner, I dont really like it...yet. Then again I didnt like the new Maxima until recently.

[Om1kron]

damn it looks like it has headlights like the new maxima... :barf::barf::barf:

[Quail]

Not keen

The lights will make or break it

[s13silady]

not too shabby.

[QuickSpoolSR]

i think its really similar to the 350, i wish it would have been a little more different

[projectRDM]

It has those stupid Maxima style headlights. What in hell made them think that looks good? The Maxima is gorgeous until you hit the front corner and see that retarded 'leg' sticking out.

[exitspeed]

It has those stupid Maxima style headlights. What in hell made them think that looks good? The Maxima is gorgeous until you hit the front corner and see that retarded 'leg' sticking out.

I hated the lights too. But then I saw a few on the road and it's growing on me.

Sucks that it seems like all cars that come out have to "grown on you". They don't just come out and you are blown away.

That's how I feel anyway.

[ThatGuy]

Onion Butt
and
Butter Face

[Future240]

I hated the lights too. But then I saw a few on the road and it's growing on me.

Sucks that it seems like all cars that come out have to "grown on you". They don't just come out and you are blown away.

That's how I feel anyway.

Same here, the max's lights definitely had to grow on me. I kind of like the way they look on the 370. Still not convinced though.

[muddafakka]

I don't know. It's not really doing much for me. I love Nissan but their new designs as of late really disappoint me. I saw a few new Maximas on the road and seeing the headlights in person doesn't change my opinion on how ugly they are. The 370Z doesn't have that "sleekness" I was expecting. It's not low and wide enough. I expected a look similar to the TVR Sagaris but I guess I was expecting too much. It still looks chunky like the current Z but I guess that's how all new cars are gonna be from now on. Big and chunky.

The side profile isn't too bad...I'll give it that much but other than that I'm not really interested in it anymore, whether or not that's not what the final product with look like.

[drift freaq]

I don't know. It's not really doing much for me. I love Nissan but their new designs as of late really disappoint me. I saw a few new Maximas on the road and seeing the headlights in person doesn't change my opinion on how ugly they are. The 370Z doesn't have that "sleekness" I was expecting. It's not low and wide enough. I expected a look similar to the TVR Sagaris but I guess I was expecting too much. It still looks chunky like the current Z but I guess that's how all new cars are gonna be from now on. Big and chunky.

The side profile isn't too bad...I'll give it that much but other than that I'm not really interested in it anymore, whether or not that's not what the final product with look like.


Actually given the whole high beltline issue which I have commented about before the 370 looks pretty damn good. This is coming from a person who has a very deep love of S30's. In fact I love S30's more than S13's! LOL .
Truth be told this is actually a real step in the right direction for Nissan on the current renditions of Z cars. While I do like Z33's the 370 has a much more aggressive sports car look to it than even the 350. It also blends the heritage of the S30 with current generation Z's and GTR's in a pleasant way bearing homage to its heritage overall.

While I too am not a fan of the headlights or tails thats a minor issue as is the bucktooth look of the front bumper. You could smoke out the boomerrang area of the headlights and tails to blend with say a Black paint job to make it look more normal. Most like their will be aftermarket bumper manufacturers who will make a non bucktooth bumper. If Nissan decides to keep the incisors.

Fact is your not going to see any major car manufacturer short of specialty sports car companies making low beltline cars anymore. Its basically Crash safety standards lean towards high beltlines. Hell even Mazda raised the beltline on the Miata besides making it ugly. LOL

[abstrakt]

Move aside SNIP, Ill drive her.

[gregfarz78]

I love the new look but bumping the price that much is disappointing, high 30s for a Z is too much for me. Hope this means nissan will bring back an entry level sports coupe ie. silvia.

[Dutchmalmiss]

I love the new look but bumping the price that much is disappointing, high 30s for a Z is too much for me. Hope this means nissan will bring back an entry level sports coupe ie. silvia.

WHOA WHOA WHOA. really?

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/127041-official-2011-240-other-future-rwd-coupe-thread.html

[dorkidori_s13]

WHOA WHOA WHOA. really?

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/127041-official-2011-240-other-future-rwd-coupe-thread.html


LOLerskating!!!! :keke:

[Future240]

I love the new look but bumping the price that much is disappointing, high 30s for a Z is too much for me. Hope this means nissan will bring back an entry level sports coupe ie. silvia.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/Danefaith/flame.jpg

[SimpleS14]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/nissan370z.int1.kgp.ed.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/nissan370z.r3.kgp.ed.jpg

More pics:
Nissan 370Z - spy shots - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-spy-shots/1087464/)

http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-370z.html

[WILDACEX187]

side view is hawttt

[Neejay]

http://www.gtchannel.com/files/09.nissan.370z.jpg
http://www.gtchannel.com/files/09.nissan.370z.act.jpg

[ThatGuy]

I'm still not sure about the >___< and >.....< head lights and tail lights. But overall it looks pretty sleek.

[rotation3x]

Not a fan... ^ I agree with that

[TiNMAN]

i didnt like it at first...but it kinda grew on me

[SilviaSR20DET]

looks pretty nice! does it come with the twin clutch auto like the r35?

[SimpleS14]

looks pretty nice! does it come with the twin clutch auto like the r35?

I highly doubt it, more like the 7-speed auto found in the G37.

Edmunds Exclusive Preview: 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2009 Nissan 370Z, New Details Revealed (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/losangeles/2008/2009nissan370zdetails.html)


SPY VIDEO: 2010 Nissan 370Z Exclusive Spy Video and Photos (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=133447)


I'm really liking this car.....

[Neejay]

I like it a lot.

[gregfarz78]

looks pretty nice! does it come with the twin clutch auto like the r35?

hopefully not I don't think Z owners would be too happying paying half the price of the car to replace the trans

[bloodie73]

Those lights are starting to grow on me.... I just saw the new maxima a couple of days ago... and it looked pretty damn nice.

[DreamN]

it's growing on me. profile looks hawt for sure. interior is sick.

[ZX88]

fucking paddle shifters.....;

[kasimmmmm]

gosh.. i'm not liking at all! looks like a giant Z4

[devonkyle77]

i am a huge fan, and would like to think one will be in my driveway after the initial hype dies down upon release

[Flipzide]

i really love the interior. it kinda reminds me of a car w/ aftermarket gauges and such.

[drift freaq]

gosh.. i'm not liking at all! looks like a giant Z4

Not in the least Z4's are boxy i.e. their lines are squared off at odd angles. This is much more fluid and sexy. I am liking this a lot. Its shaping up to be a lot better than the 350z and I like the 350Z lol. Shit if they had come out with this first it would be even more of a hit than the 350 was and the 350 was a hit.
This is going to sell well.

[OptionZero]

the z4, you know, does look wierd, but in a good way. It took time, but it grew on me.

In black the 370z looks pretty good on second glance, i wanna see other pictures

if i got it in black i'd use electrical tape on the damn taillight fins

[Chaws15]

http://www.gtchannel.com/files/09.nissan.370z.jpg
http://www.gtchannel.com/files/09.nissan.370z.act.jpg

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/10/Nissan-370Z.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/nissan370z.r5.kgp.ed.jpg

Notice the reflection in the driver's side window of the rear shot. The guardrail is the same, too.

Also, notice that the road lines are identical in the front view shot. Also, the trees are not so dissimilar in both of the pics.

Regardless, it's a pretty damn good job of showing what it looks like without the camouflage.

[unlegendary]

well, once this vehicle comes out i hope parts for the 350z will get cheaper because i want a VQ in my s14 already... lol.

[racepar1]

Headlights, taillights and grill piss me off. Other than that it looks really good. The overall shape of the car and the structure of the bodylines is sexy as hell. I can live with the grill, but those lights really need to go.

[turtle m3th]

video link just in case no one has posted it yet.

2010 Nissan 370Z Exclusive Spy Video and Photos (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=133447)

[origin_s135]

headlights are okay....but those goddamn taillights! ARGH! i like the interior the most[even though i seen better]. :)

[Fries]

I like it all around, headlights and taillights are different. Not bad though. It's the "future" remember. How do we compensate for our cars not flying in 2008? Funky headlights! [Car kinda reminds me of the general feel of a porsche]

I hope to see the silvia come back now that this is becoming expensive too.

[boost_addict]

Z32's or NOTHING.....

[vodka2]

oh snap this is the first itme im checking this out , it looks sexy as hell id take that over a r35 all day long ........... :( only becuase i can afford it lol.

[xplicit240]

its kinda pudgy looking no? i guess drop it a little.

[PRADOgy]

hmm... a bit shorter... but wider?

sounds like a nice step for the grip boys..but may make it that much more difficult to slide



I WANT ONE!! >.<

[SimpleS14]

fucking paddle shifters.....;

That's only for the auto transmission. If you look at my other posts, the video shows the car with a manual transmission (and no Nav).

[Bushido]

an overall improvement and evolution from the 350z, but it still doesn't look like a z to me.

[OptionZero]

fearless prediction:

it will have optional rays wheels on some trim levels

people will still replace them with sportmaxes and rotas

[drift freaq]

fearless prediction:

it will have optional rays wheels on some trim levels

people will still replace them with sportmaxes and rotas

hahahahaha so true.

[s13 @ fullboost]

I would very much like to have one. I wonder what Nismo is making for it.

[devonkyle77]

why is everyone so down on paddle shifters? shits dope!

[ZX88]

why is everyone so down on paddle shifters? shits dope!

not really

[Bushido]

i don't care how much "better" paddle shifters are,

there is no replacement for a traditional H pattern and three pedals.

[honeybadger]

Paddle shifters + DSG transmission are really "better" as in faster around a track...

but the traditional shifters are more fun to me always..

[bigOdom1]

an overall improvement and evolution from the 350z, but it still doesn't look like a z to me.

that looks more like the 280z than it does the 350 the rear quarters are tribute for sure. overall i like the look of it, the headlights and tailights are not the most attactive but at the same time are somewhat pleasing to the eye in comparison to the shape of headlights in other vehicles.

[GSXRJJordan]

Paddle shifters + DSG transmission are really "better" as in faster around a track...

But that's not what this is, and that's why it's not as good as a traditional 6spd manual.

Automatics with paddle shifters are still automatics - you still have a torque converter instead of a clutch system, so you're losing more power, and when you click a paddle/button, the computer tells the tranny to shift, and whenever it feels like it, it executes the shift - that lag is annoying as hell.

I think the car looks aiight, but its silly to think of it as a 'muscle car' like the Japs do... it's got nothing on the c6 vette, (probably around the performance of the Camaro and Challenger v8s though) but will probably cost almost as much. If I could get a base model with the 3.7L and a 6spd for $25k like you could with the 350z, I'm all for it.

[SimpleS14]

Official Pics!!!!!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_370z_interior.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_370z_rear.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_nissan_370z_front.jpg

[exitspeed]

FUCK I was just writing an article and was about to post these. Bastard.

autoilluminati » Blog Archive » 370z Fully Revealed by Nissan! (http://www.autoilluminati.com/?p=275)

I'm happy with it!

[murda-c]

I can dig it.

[SimpleS14]

FUCK I was just writing an article and was about to post these. Bastard.

autoilluminati » Blog Archive » 370z Fully Revealed by Nissan! (http://www.autoilluminati.com/?p=275)

I'm happy with it!

Too bad you're not a mod anymore....the title can use some updating. :|

[exitspeed]

Too bad you're not a mod anymore....the title can use some updating. :|

I know. I'll Pm someone and ask them to change it.

[allntrlundrgrnd]

Wow.

Much more aggressive than 350.

interior looks much more refined and quality materials.

I never fully liked the 350's body lines, but these look way gangster

[devonkyle77]

looks good. cant wait to see msrp

[exitspeed]

My guess will be the BASE model will now start around $35-$38k range. That's about $10k more then the base 350z. This will def. move it more upmarket to compete with the 911 better.

What concerns me is that we're not hearing about "Ring" times or any other performance figures compared to the Porsches of the world.

[muddafakka]

The overall shape is kinda nice (side profile especially) but I still can't get over those head/tail lights. I don't think they'll ever grow on me.

The interior looks pretty good though. I remember a lot of people complaining about the Z33's interior.

It'd be kinda cool if they offered it with turbo right out of the factory but that might probably take away from GT-R sales and the smaller coupe they plan on coming out with.

[devonkyle77]

the problem is that is just a guess. price really fluctuates within different regions.
when it hits my local dealership i will be atleast entertaining it, because i am tired of being balls deep in agony over my s chassis. lol

[irax]

I really love the new 370z, not the biggest fan of the headlight/tailights styles but i love the whole car

[dorkidori_s13]

ok now seriously nissan...uve released the pics...NOW GIVE US SOMETHING ON YOUR BLOODY 2010 S CHASSIS!!!!

***waits impatiently tapping foot***

[drift freaq]

weighing in here from Chicago-land, It looks great. In fact those official side shots having an amazing amount of of S30 heritage in the look. From the side angle the car looks like a S30 with crazy body mods for track use. I like it and I like it a lot. I honestly feel right now that the new version of the S chassis will just not look nearly as dope. I know a lot of you hate to even think that. Though how could Nissan make something look better than this car and be cheaper?
Anyways, I will be back in Cali tomorrow and probably posting a little more, Mel, I have quite a few articles lined up and once again, I have some keen observations of the other makes. Including why Toyota is so strong.

[DreamN]

^ same feeling, and those lights are really growing on me.

[VROOOM]

^ same feeling, and those lights are really growing on me.

ive seen quite a few new Maxima's and those lights dont look too bad in person. hopefully the 370Z is the same.

[exitspeed]

weighing in here from Chicago-land, It looks great. In fact those official side shots having an amazing amount of of S30 heritage in the look. From the side angle the car looks like a S30 with crazy body mods for track use. I like it and I like it a lot. I honestly feel right now that the new version of the S chassis will just not look nearly as dope. I know a lot of you hate to even think that. Though how could Nissan make something look better than this car and be cheaper?
Anyways, I will be back in Cali tomorrow and probably posting a little more, Mel, I have quite a few articles lined up and once again, I have some keen observations of the other makes. Including why Toyota is so strong.

You're an hour from me and you didn't let me know! We coulda met up for a beer.

But yea, I'm with you on this. GTR = ULTRA WIN! 370z = ULTRA WIN! Nissan is on a roll and it doesn't look like they are int he mood to go fuck things up right now in regards to their sports car line-up.

[Fries]

So Nissan is creating 2 cars that are 40k+ that can battle Porsche?

So what are they going to do when a 370z can out perform a GTR just by turboing it? Who will pay the extra 70k for a GTR when it's basically impossible to mod?

[ZilviaKid]

So Nissan is creating 2 cars that are 40k+ that can battle Porsche?

So what are they going to do when a 370z can out perform a GTR just by turboing it? Who will pay the extra 70k for a GTR when it's basically impossible to mod?
people that just want to drive their car without messing with it?

[allntrlundrgrnd]

lol not everyone enjoys dumping 80% of their paycheck into their car

[dorkidori_s13]

people that just want to drive their car without messing with it?

no kidding right

i know personally im dying for a daily driver that is 4 cyl, rwd, turbo and i will barely touch...oh and that is 100% SMOG LEGAL!!!!

when that new S chassis hits in 2010...i know i wont be doing a whole lot to the car until its completely paid off...but it will be awesome to buy it brand new, take care of it and baby it and know that no one else has ever beat the mess outta the car

building old s chassis is fun and all...but theyre honestly getting TOO old and turning into more of a "restoration project" than an actual "race car" when you build them...i know my current S13 is prolly the LAST s chassis im going to build for a VERY long time simply because id love something newer and a bit more up to date as far as electronics, stock engine management and chassis age go

[irax]

So Nissan is creating 2 cars that are 40k+ that can battle Porsche?

So what are they going to do when a 370z can out perform a GTR just by turboing it? Who will pay the extra 70k for a GTR when it's basically impossible to mod?

buy a 2010 370z for 40k after taxes and fees and bs.... then spend another 20k to make it turbo and perform as good if not slightly better than the GTR....

then spend another 20k in the life of the loan on the car or 5 years, replacing blocks and rear ends and replacing other shit that is no longer warrantied because of engine modification.

at that point your already spending about 80k and thats about what the GTR has been selling in San Diego.

[devonkyle77]

So Nissan is creating 2 cars that are 40k+ that can battle Porsche?

So what are they going to do when a 370z can out perform a GTR just by turboing it? Who will pay the extra 70k for a GTR when it's basically impossible to mod?


with that school of thought, why would people have bought corvettes, when they could easily mod a camaro or trans am?

corvette sales sure didnt suffer!

[irax]

with that school of thought, why would people have bought corvettes, when they could easily mod a camaro or trans am?

corvette sales sure didnt suffer!

exactly, though GM did under rate the camaro engine by just enough to make the corvette look better

[Z33dori]

EH..... it looks confused

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_370z_rear.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_nissan_370z_front.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_370z_interior.jpg

from autoblog
Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-nissan-370z/1125149/full/)


fuck you Zilvia bot

[Flipzide]

oh how i love that interior.

i'd rock it.

[irax]

i would of liked to see a dash without those pods in the center

[Fries]

your already spending about 80k and thats about what the GTR has been selling in San Diego.

Eh. My arguement fails, I was under the impression GTRs were 100k+

I will admit defeat. I just want to find a nice rwd vehicle for 30k or less brand new.

[Future240]

The interior looks a bit plasticky imo, the orange is ugo too, but I will assume you will have several options to choose from.

[exitspeed]

EH..... it looks confused

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_370z_rear.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_nissan_370z_front.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/2009_370z_interior.jpg

from autoblog
Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-nissan-370z/1125149/full/)


fuck you Zilvia bot

Uh, we already posted those pics and a link on the last page. That's why we've been discussing it. :ugh:

;)