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ZilviaBot · 09-10-2009, 12:40 PM

09-10-2009 10:57 AM

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2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster - Click above for high-res image gallery

The first and possibly most important thing you need to know about the new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster is that Nissan knew it'd be building a convertible from day one. Over beers and some yummy Asian food with Bruce Campbell, Nissan's VP of design, we learned that the 350Z Roadster was an afterthought - at least from a design standpoint. In other words, when Campbell's team penned the 350Z, they weren't thinking the top would be coming off. Which is why the convertible 350Z was - to be kind - awkward looking.

The trophy for best looking Z convertible sits squarely on the 370Z Roadster's mantle.

With the 370Z, however, Campbell's team actually started by sketching the roadster first and the coupe was somewhat of an afterthought. Not totally, of course - they knew there would be a hardtop - but the regular 370Z's creased and angled roof is essentially lifted from the GT-R. It's not bad, per say, and after the Nineties 300ZX and the original 240Z, the new 370Z is probably the best looking Z of them all. Probably, because you could make a strong case for the 280Z, funny bumpers and all. And some folks will argue that the 350Z is actually the best looking of the bunch, even though it's a bit too Audi TT for our tastes.

There is no debate, however, about the best looking convertible Z - that trophy sits squarely on the 370Z Roadster's mantle. The 1993-1996 300ZX convertible was just weird, 99% due to the fact that Nissan left the basket handle B-pillar in place. It also came with an MSRP of $44,678 - over a decade ago. Comparing the 370Z to its forebearer, the last model looked painfully hemorrhoidal. Junk in the trunk and then some. Top up it looked like the car was wearing an ill-fitting wig. The "design" didn't work because, as Campbell it explained, it was more marketed than designed. This time out, all one has to do is take in the deeply curved mainline to grok the essence of Z.

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drift freaq · 09-10-2009, 05:58 PM

Gotta admit this Roadster looks good.

DreamN · 09-10-2009, 06:19 PM

I like it, but still prefer the coupe.

drift freaq · 09-10-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamN

I like it, but still prefer the coupe.

Though ya I agree with you there Jimmy.

SexPanda · 09-10-2009, 10:06 PM

looks sharp. I can see some upper class middle age white women rocking this instead of a 3er convertable lol.

zorak · 09-11-2009, 02:26 AM

Hey guys, that is ugly.

heiyuu · 09-11-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ZilviaBot

Bruce Campbell, Nissan's VP of design,

lol wut?

drift freaq · 09-11-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zorak

Hey guys, that is ugly.

matter of taste and your comment sounds like a troll. LOL

SexPanda · 09-11-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by heiyuu

lol wut?

LMFAO!!! I was thinking this too... So basically Nissan is badass in that it makes good cars and fights an army of deadites.

Frydways · 09-13-2009, 12:12 PM

I think it looks badass

illvialuver · 09-15-2009, 04:25 AM

looks good still prefer the coupe, but I think i love that color. I might paint my 14 that color.

meteorite_flo · 09-16-2009, 03:59 AM

It looks good! I like the curves, she is shaped like a coca cola bottle.

09-10-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster shrugs off the convertible stigma 09-10-2009 10:57 AM Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Japan, Nissan, First Drive 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster - Click above for high-res image gallery The first and possibly most important thing you need to know about the new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster is that Nissan knew it'd be building a convertible from day one. Over beers and some yummy Asian food with Bruce Campbell, Nissan's VP of design, we learned that the 350Z Roadster was an afterthought - at least from a design standpoint. In other words, when Campbell's team penned the 350Z, they weren't thinking the top would be coming off. Which is why the convertible 350Z was - to be kind - awkward looking. The trophy for best looking Z convertible sits squarely on the 370Z Roadster's mantle. With the 370Z, however, Campbell's team actually started by sketching the roadster first and the coupe was somewhat of an afterthought. Not totally, of course - they knew there would be a hardtop - but the regular 370Z's creased and angled roof is essentially lifted from the GT-R. It's not bad, per say, and after the Nineties 300ZX and the original 240Z, the new 370Z is probably the best looking Z of them all. Probably, because you could make a strong case for the 280Z, funny bumpers and all. And some folks will argue that the 350Z is actually the best looking of the bunch, even though it's a bit too Audi TT for our tastes. There is no debate, however, about the best looking convertible Z - that trophy sits squarely on the 370Z Roadster's mantle. The 1993-1996 300ZX convertible was just weird, 99% due to the fact that Nissan left the basket handle B-pillar in place. It also came with an MSRP of $44,678 - over a decade ago. Comparing the 370Z to its forebearer, the last model looked painfully hemorrhoidal. Junk in the trunk and then some. Top up it looked like the car was wearing an ill-fitting wig. The "design" didn't work because, as Campbell it explained, it was more marketed than designed. This time out, all one has to do is take in the deeply curved mainline to grok the essence of Z. Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster shrugs off the convertible stigma First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster shrugs off the convertible stigma originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂComments More...

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drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,558 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	Gotta admit this Roadster looks good. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

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DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I like it, but still prefer the coupe. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

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SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks sharp. I can see some upper class middle age white women rocking this instead of a 3er convertable lol. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

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zorak Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Age: 31 Posts: 287 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: zorak Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hey guys, that is ugly.

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Frydways Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Age: 34 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I think it looks badass

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illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 38 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	looks good still prefer the coupe, but I think i love that color. I might paint my 14 that color.

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meteorite_flo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay area Age: 37 Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It looks good! I like the curves, she is shaped like a coca cola bottle.