Filed under: Sports/GTs, Paris Motor Show, Nissan
Rumormill: Nissan to unveil updated 370Z next October
click above for more high-res pics of the 2007 Nissan 350Z
Speculation is circulating around the automotive media that Nissan is preparing a revised version of the Z-car. According to reports, the 350Z will turn into the 370Z when Nissan updates the sportscar with the 3.7-liter V6 in its recently-revised sibling, the Infiniti G37 coupe. Whether the Japanese automaker will use this opportunity to facelift the model altogether as anticipated remains to be seen.
The reports suggest that the 370Z will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, home turf to Nissan's sister-company Renault, this coming October. That's still months away, so stay tuned for more information.
[Source: Autocar magazine via Winding Road]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Taylor 7:10PM (1/27/2008)
Can't wait, I still love my 300ZX, so this should be interesting. I'd love to see some homage to the older Z's though.
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DIRETTORE 9:46PM (1/27/2008)
Taylor, great choice sweet ride! Is it a twin turbo? I still look at those after all those years & say what a great design. To me, its like a Japanese Jag E-Type. Simple, clean lines without any tacky add ons.
Too bad they didnt offer the TTurbo with rear seats in North America :(
Styling wise, I hope they go back to that.
MemphisNET 1:54AM (1/28/2008)
Agreed, the 350 (and 370) are slick pieces of tech and performance - hopefully a 'little' more style will come about soon too. Not that its bland by any means, but a little more 300, or a lot more Datsun 280 would be awesome!
Franz 2:17AM (1/28/2008)
I agree with you guys. A little more power on the new one wouldn't hurt either.
PJ 3:18AM (1/28/2008)
I'd love to see the 350Z retained as an entry-level model. This is a truly fantastic platform; yeah, it's a little hefty, but its balance is amazingly intuitive and forgiving for the beginning enthusiast.
I suspect those who knock it haven't taken it to a track (or are comparing it to much more expensive iron).
It'll be interesting to see the 370Z serve as a sort of yardstick for the upcoming Mustang, Camaro and Challenger. While some might argue that they serve different audiences, they're very similar in concept and character, and the Z has arguably set the
zigzagz94 7:22PM (1/27/2008)
Hopefully its lighter than the current car. Sub 3000lbs would be nice. If they shortened the wheelbase and made the car smaller I think it would be possible. More power and less weight equals super performance in an affordable package. Can't wait to see what's up their sleeves.
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naggs 7:33PM (1/27/2008)
there is a smaller car coming, something like a 240sx
rwd and smaller than the 350/370 is/will be
that will be the one to get, although, i doubt it will be less than 3000 lbs even with an NA 4 cyl
Nick 8:23PM (1/27/2008)
As long as there's a 6-cylinder under the hood, there's no way it's getting under 3,000 pounds at its current sub-$30,000 price-point.
Also, how many sub-$30k RWD coupes can you think of that weight less than the Z (3,320 lbs), let alone ones with 300+ horsepower.
The weight is fine, and there's always after-market to lighten things up on your own, be it with carbon fiber panels, lighter wheels, seats, etc.
Derek 10:46PM (1/27/2008)
Nick, the weight is not fine, it is an atrocity. This is supposed to be a sportscar, not a family sedan. MSN autos lists a 2008 350Z at roughly 3300#. At that weight, this car should be at least 20" longer and seat 5 comfortably with multi-zone climate controll, sat nav, blah, blah...
For being under 170" long, the 350Z should weigh 3-500# less and it might bear consideration as a possible purchase. That weight should also get 0-60 under 5 sec and improve the mpg at the same time.
Temple 11:11PM (1/27/2008)
Japanese magazines like BestCar have reported the 370Z to have a reduction in weight, but below 3,000lbs it is not. The wheelbase will be shortened by 100mm and the power output will approach 350ps. The 2/10 issue of Bestcar says the announcement should be closer to November.
Also, this rumor is from Autocar, their writer, Peter Lyon, is also a regular contributer to Japan's Best Car magazine as well (as is Sam Mitani from R&T).
spdracerut 7:35PM (1/27/2008)
Yeah, a freakin civic weighs 3000lbs now. But if they can get it really close to 3k.... Using the VQ37 seems like a no-braininer.
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Paul P. 7:36PM (1/27/2008)
330hp and 3300lbs in a two seater roadster under $30,000. Sounds good to me!
I bet they'll redesign it to make it look more like the GT-R.
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Tom 7:45PM (1/27/2008)
THIS October...not next
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Anti-believer 8:01PM (1/27/2008)
Next October means this 2008 October because it has past yet.
Re: Z.... who cares when the G exist. G looks better.
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Paul P. 8:13PM (1/27/2008)
I care when the G is ~$7,000 more and not available in a drop top.
Conor 8:24PM (1/27/2008)
Finally. This design has tanked in coolness since every competitor has upgraded.
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Injected 9:30PM (1/27/2008)
I'd love to know what competitors you are talking about. The closest thing to competing with the Z is actually the G. The Mustang would be your only other real "competitor" that upgraded during this generation of Z. The S2000 is the same, the RX-8 is the same... Unless you are talking about the Cayman, but I still don't consider that direct competition. Please tell me what you are talking about.
Conor 4:57PM (1/28/2008)
That's actually a damn good point.
PiCASSO 8:33PM (1/27/2008)
I hope that they give the car an updated interior for 2009 Model Year... because an engine upgrade will not be enough to warrant a purchase on a car that dates back to 2002 (as a 2003 model year).
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Grain 8:55PM (1/27/2008)
All I ask is that they get it to 60 in under 5 seconds and I'll be a happy camper.
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