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10-08-2008 10:55 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Nissan

Nissan's upcoming redesign of its Z car is almost here, and proof positive is this prototype caught cruising around in the vicinity of Germany's famed Nürburgring. The redesign is on full display here, with the boomerang-style headlights and taillights first seen on the new Maxima clearly visible. The whole front end is new but retains a visual connection with its predecessor, while big fender flares give away that the new car might be rolling on a wider track. There are also a few more kinks and creases on the new car, which are on display in the chunky C-pillar. We think it looks terrific as an attractive evolution of the current 350Z. The new car will change its nomenclature slightly to 370Z when it debuts this auto show season thank to the addition of Nissan's new 3.7L V6 that will be producing well over 300 horsepower in the new Z. Word has it that Nissan has also worked hard to address one of the biggest criticisms against the current car: weight. We'll probably have more spy shots of the 370Z as soon as Nissan begins running it around the 'Ring, and wouldn't be surprised to see the car officially debut at next month's LA Auto Show.

[Source: KGP Photography]

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shmiddy

oh man thats nice

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SimpleS14

wow.....


DO WANT.


I can't wait to see the final specs.

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Antihero983

Can i has ploz?!

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origin_s135

wow. that car is looking nice. i like how the glass window resembles the old z's.

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deadpirate

do want.......can haz?????

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azndoc

Ummmm yeah.

I think that's horrible looking.

Antihero983

^i think you're horrible looking.

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azndoc

You wouldn't be the first, nor the last.

But seriously I own a fucking z.

And I would not buy that.

Maybe just me.

If you don't like my opinion then FUCK YOU.

Z33dori

x6 trillion

350 > 370

370 looks like dog shit

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ch1873857

hey.

id get one over a GTRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrr

those things look just too fragile for me. fail for having 2 flipping driveshafts.

this on the other hand. looks more my style.

and you know there are going to be a thousand different 350 to 370 conversions. the new ebay special

Antihero983

aw cmon cutie pie, you know i'm joking.

and lest we forget, I own a S30, so i think my opinion is just relevant.

I dont dig the headlights, but the rear and the roof line are TeH SeXoRs.

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azndoc

Asshole, of course I know your joking.

Duh.

And understand that I'm joking.

I swear sarcasm is so hard to translate over the net.

I'm going over there to put my balls on your face.

I still think the car is ugly, to be on topic.

Antihero983

now now, threatening me with a good time.....ok probably will get you somewhere lol

on topic:

I hope they dont release it in that stupid orange color that became so cliche with the Z33s.

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exitspeed

I love the quarter glass mostly. The headlights, tails, and front fascia are not doing it for me.

I'm going to wait to completely pass judgement next month when it debuts in LA.

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twotoes

i think its total sex. The headlights still have to grow on me i think they break up the flow a lil bit, but other than that its pretty sick. I look forward to salvaging the motor out of a wrecked one...cause ill never be able to afford the whole car lol.

LongGrain

headlights are funny looking, other than that i really like it

Typeone

The headlights piss me off... but I like it.

Has there been any info released as far as pricing and trim levels?

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<- previous 350z owner here

I must say I like this z34?!? better than the z33 for two reasons...

1. It's going to be lighter
2. It's going to have more power

And oh I forgot one thing...I think it looks hot screw all the haters.

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SimpleS14

When I saw the Maxima in person, I must say the headlight design does not distract me from the overall look of the car. I'm hoping this will be the same case with the 370Z.

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RedStage

I'd agree with the majority. Like the rear windows being a throwback design. The head lights are bothering me.

As far as the 350Z, They are alright stock, but throw a decent front bumper on them and they become a much hotter car.

The 370 looks like it might be more aggressive from the get go.

Would love to see the specs Nissan is definitely making room in thier price brackets for a S-Chasis resurrection....

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fromxtor

The new boomerang style headlights pissed me off at first, but then it grew on me. Remember they are talking about a V8 option w/ these also.

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smellslikecurry

looks like a gtr, maxima and a 350 smashed together

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MikeisNissan

why does the head lights and tail lights look the same?

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lflkajfj12123

what the hell is up with that 2 square inch side window

UGHHH

adrians_s13

looks more hatchier... like a bmw z4 hardtop on a z33...

eh.. I kinda don't like it... but I'm sure it'll grow on me.

I didn't like the g37 either when it first came out... but its kinda looking nicer as I'm seeing more on the street...

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twotoes

lol maybe if the designers read enough forums they will do a last minute fix of the headlights for the production model

because they seem to be the only ones who like it lol

Ben G

it looks like a 350z with some aero when you glace at it real quick