Nissan Says 2009 370Z to compete with Porsche (+ new interior shot, Page 6)
10-24-08, 07:20 AM
#153
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First Photos of the 2010 Nissan 370Z Convertible
This photo illustration offers an early look at the future Nissan 370Z convertible.
The soft-top Z will make its public debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show.
SANTA MONICA, California — Nissan has yet to officially unveil the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z coupe, and Inside Line is already providing details on the 2010 Nissan 370Z convertible.
Unlike the Infiniti G37 drop top, which uses a retractable hardtop, the future 370Z convertible will incorporate a power-operated soft top. The fabric top will likely keep the new Z convertible from getting an exorbitant bump in price, and more importantly, will prevent the newly smaller Z from taking on any unnecessary pounds. The new sixth-generation Z cut its wheelbase by approximately 4 inches, so it's necessary for the convertible to keep its weight down.
The 370Z convertible is expected to share a powertrain with the 370Z coupe, likely to be the same 3.7-liter Nissan VQ engine that's already providing power to the G37 coupe and sedan. A seven-speed automatic and a six-speed manual transmission will be offered, same as in the G. Although the G37 added an all-wheel-drive option this year in the form of the G37x, the 370Z will continue to use rear-wheel drive only.
The 2010 Nissan 370Z convertible will debut early next spring at the 2009 New York Auto Show.
Inside Line says: The good-looking coupe makes a striking convertible. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor
Unlike the Infiniti G37 drop top, which uses a retractable hardtop, the future 370Z convertible will incorporate a power-operated soft top. The fabric top will likely keep the new Z convertible from getting an exorbitant bump in price, and more importantly, will prevent the newly smaller Z from taking on any unnecessary pounds. The new sixth-generation Z cut its wheelbase by approximately 4 inches, so it's necessary for the convertible to keep its weight down.
The 370Z convertible is expected to share a powertrain with the 370Z coupe, likely to be the same 3.7-liter Nissan VQ engine that's already providing power to the G37 coupe and sedan. A seven-speed automatic and a six-speed manual transmission will be offered, same as in the G. Although the G37 added an all-wheel-drive option this year in the form of the G37x, the 370Z will continue to use rear-wheel drive only.
The 2010 Nissan 370Z convertible will debut early next spring at the 2009 New York Auto Show.
Inside Line says: The good-looking coupe makes a striking convertible. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor
10-26-08, 01:52 AM
#155
Lexus Fanatic
with the *** kicking the GTR gave the 911 turbo Porsche better watch its ***. When the japanese set their sites on a target it gets hit. 90-110% of the performance for 50% of the price. 50% leaves alot of money left over for tuning
10-26-08, 01:36 PM
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10-26-08, 06:33 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Thats what everyone said about the GTR vs. 911 turbo... Nissan just smiled and proceeded to crush the turbo in every objective test of track speed.
10-26-08, 10:56 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
get ready to seethe new Z do this to the 911. bottom line is that they dont need to charge the prices they do to get a real sports car. I love tuning anyway. so the extra money just opens the door to tuning. I have argued for years with my friends who are german car fanatics as to why the japanese are better. They would always argue over the past 20 years, but the argument is becoming more like a lecture in good cars now a days
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