Nissan 370Z officially rated at 332 HP
Images of the all new 2009 Nissan 370Z have been trickling out of Nissan for the past few weeks as a lead up to the car's official unveiling at the 2008 LA Auto Show. Details have been mostly speculation thus far, but now some of the rumors can be laid to rest, thanks to information in a photo caption from the LA Auto Show's website. The new Z will reverse the recent automotive trend of bloated model redesigns by featuring a reduced wheelbase and more lightweight body pieces. We also now know that its VQ37 engine will put down exactly 332 horsepower. That is a couple more ponies than are currently produced by the same engine inside the Infiniti G37. For those who like to rest their left foot while driving, a 7-speed automatic transmission will also finally be offered. And for those who enjoy some fancy footwork, but don't have a perfectly calibrated heel-toe, a rev-matching downshift system will be available for the 6-speed manual. Thanks for the tip, RDS!
Gallery: 2010 Nissan 370Z
Gallery: 2010 Nissan 370Z uncloaked
[Source: LA Auto Show]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Jon 10:05AM (11/11/2008)
That thing is way too yellow.
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dewuser 11:47AM (11/11/2008)
I agree! What's up with that ugly mustache?
I'm thrilled by the improved interior and performance boost, but the 370Z was hit with the "ugly stick", or should I say "ugly bat".
It's unfortunate that its predecessor looks a lot better.
Bungle 1:11PM (11/11/2008)
Your mom is way too yellow.
Torrent 1:27PM (11/11/2008)
Why did Jon get low ranked? He said nothing about the looks of the car (which I know everyone is sensitive about), he just said it's too yellow. A car that's too yellow does exist.. Example...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frank_schoofs/1350832342/
Everybody that gave low ranked. Even for dewuser- get a life, and learn to respect opinions. You'll get farther. Trust me.
Bungle: That's what she said.
SimbaDogg 2:03PM (11/11/2008)
hahaha, that is one of the dumbest comments i've read here in a while but jesus it made me laugh. i actually scrolled up to see the "yellowness" of the car. since you're ranked so low, i'll up rank you since you gave me my first laugh of the already bad day.
happy_penguin 3:13PM (11/11/2008)
I'm sure it's way too yellow, if you don't like yellow. I think it looks great. :)
Erik 10:07AM (11/11/2008)
Nice rework - this looks 10 times better than the 350z
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From My Cube 10:09AM (11/11/2008)
the car looks to "soft" in that picture
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Trent 10:16AM (11/11/2008)
oh. boy. hawt.
i want to love this car, but that angry mosquito nose is giving me a rash.
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JZeke 10:17AM (11/11/2008)
The rear arch bugs me. The wheel looks too tucked under the arch, ruining the stance a bit. Plus the flare on both arches is so thick in profile, that it makes the rims look undersized. Whats wrong with designing a car that doesn't look better on 19s?
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Jeff 10:23AM (11/11/2008)
I agree that the rear wheels need to be pushed out some. That's probably something that could be fixed with some inexpensive wheel spacers.
Biz 11:35AM (11/11/2008)
The rear arch? Man, I didn't even notice the rest of the car. I'm still hung up on those utterly atrocious boomerang headlights.
I'd like to know the actual weight of the car though.
james 2:11AM (11/13/2008)
Z's have that problem stock, which is why most everyone goes for low offset rims as the first order of business after buying one....Well at least people who care about stance.
Mobius_1 10:26AM (11/11/2008)
A little curvy for my tastes, but I'm sure those tuners can help me solve this issue :)
This car is going to be fantastic, if the 350Z is anything to go by.
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thegarynator 10:33AM (11/11/2008)
I'm diggin' the yellow on it...can't wait to see one that's been dropped a few inches with some deep dish rims. :drool:
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mkM3 10:36AM (11/11/2008)
Another thing, even though its on its way out, I can definitely see comparisons between this and the Z4 M coupe since they basically have identical horsepower. Obviously Cayman S comparisons are imminent also, as are Solstice GXP Coupe and probably some roadsters like the S2000 and SLK (especially once the Z roadster arrives). I think the Z will probably perform very well against its competitors.
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Travis 10:37AM (11/11/2008)
"The new Z will reverse the recent automotive trend of bloated model redesigns by featuring a reduced wheelbase and more lightweight body pieces."
Thank GOD!!! Hopefully more manufacturers will follow this track as well...
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zamafir 12:21PM (11/11/2008)
many are and have been just look at the new B8 A4 it's lighter than the B7 it's replacing, and faster and more frugal - it'd be nice to see nissanpay the same sort of attention to the rest of their cars... Though why A 7 speed slush box, if you can't play with the big boys and offer dsg just don't bother.
I can't wait too see this thing in person next week
why not the LS2LS7? 12:33PM (11/11/2008)
The B8 A4 may have gotten a bit lighter, but it packed on the pounds for 3 gens before that. It's like doubling your prices and then advertising 40% off.
The B6 and B7 A4 are the same size and weight as my B5 A6, just a hair shorter.
Red 1:15PM (11/11/2008)
@ zamafir,
I'm presuming they're not offering the DSG because the GT-R's is in a transaxle. It's far cheaper for them to just use what they've already had available in the same platform elsewhere than try to design a new transaxle and all of that with the DSG. Just a guess though. I have no idea.