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Nissan 370Z slips out ahead of early unveilings
Click either image for a larger image of the 2010 Nissan 370Z
Nissan is planning not one, but two, separate events to reveal the new Nissan 370Z to a select group of gearheads ahead of its unveiling next week at the LA Auto Show. But Nissan's worst-kept secret keeps leaking out. So in addition to a handful of teasers, a few game-play screen caps and a trio of spy shots, GTRWorld has seven pics of Nissan's newest Z car out in the open.
While the new head- and tail-lamp treatments have garnered the most attention, a few elements haven't been in clear view until now. The slight indentation in the roof matches the revised hood, while the shortened hatch and new bumper eschews the outgoing model's harsh creases for a more bulbous back end. Inside, the rear strut tower brace that seriously compromised the 350Z's trunk space has been moved just aft of the doors and everything in the engine bay looks ready for production. Check the images in the gallery below for more.Gallery: 2010 Nissan 370Z Unwrapped
[Source: GTR-World]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Chase 9:37AM (11/14/2008)
It definitely looks like it shrunk as much as it lost weight. On a side note, those are the lowest profile OEM tires I've ever seen. They've gotta be 25s.
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dewuser 11:25AM (11/14/2008)
I guaranty they are at least 40 or 35 series tires.
Unfortunately the 370Z just keeps getting uglier with every reveal.
Time to buy a 350Z!
Domestic 6.0 1:17PM (11/14/2008)
Looks amazing and super sexy in red !!!!!!!!!
Dan 9:38AM (11/14/2008)
It's almost certainly my next car...
...if my Subaru finally explodes...
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Mobius_1 10:02AM (11/14/2008)
Well, gives you an excuse to do some Ken Block manoveours, have fun!
Namir 10:18AM (11/14/2008)
It's a subie, don't hold your breath.
Richard 10:57AM (11/14/2008)
+1 on what Namir said!
Subaru = Bullet Proof (or pretty much so)
Dan 11:03AM (11/14/2008)
I thank you for your kind words, but while stock Outbacks owned by Vermont lesbians are bullet proof, WRX's owned by 20somethings in CA with a few mods are not... I've already had the gas leak on the engine and the loose seat and the failing idle
Jon 9:40AM (11/14/2008)
I really like what they have done here. I initially hated the headlights and I have progressed to simply admitting they are just going to take some getting used to.
Too bad I need four doors...
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Crackberry Addict 11:14AM (11/14/2008)
Maxima?
Lee 3:22PM (11/14/2008)
G37 Sedan.
Khalid 12:34PM (11/15/2008)
Maxima has FWD and a CVT, stick with a G37.
Hanoi Jane 9:43AM (11/14/2008)
TTAC people love this car.
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JZeke 9:44AM (11/14/2008)
I like that they reduced the size of the strut bar, the last one was cartoony in its gross oversizing. I mean you don't buy a Z for practicality, but if you want to take a weekend roadtrip with a main squeeze you should at least be able to bring a couple of small bags with ya.
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zamafir 12:15PM (11/14/2008)
I don't get why nissan isn't capable of engineering the car without it, or the big intrusions of the wheel arches in the load space.
Oh well, you don't buy a 350z-370z to be practical.
casey 9:44AM (11/14/2008)
this is hands down the best looking Z car since the original 240Z. i actually 'see' the 240Z in this new abbreviated shape. i think it's the best looking, and most exciting shape to come from any mfr of affordable cars in decades. i just wish i wasn't a penniless starving artist so i could buy one. i've never wanted a sports car before, but this shifted my thoughts. for now though, i'll have to stick some Z stickers on my bicycle. great job Nissan!
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jimmy glick 9:50AM (11/14/2008)
The headlights are absolutely one of the 370Z's best features. Yes, I said it.
People complain a lot about new cars looking the same as other cars and then the same people complain when car companies go outside the box. I think people should train their eye to appreciate progressive designs.
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Ligor 9:53AM (11/14/2008)
I second that
the headlights are very unique and I think they look great
love this car even more in this sharp red shade
Torrent 11:03AM (11/14/2008)
I think I like this car now, the only thing still wrong is the fenders are too big, the plastic mustache above the grille, and the window line doesn't flow. Other than that, I really like it.
Foose1397 12:40PM (11/14/2008)
Well put sir. There is so much more to these cars. this model is fresh but you understand exactly its blood line. As a designer you learn to appreciate more than just one detail. It is about how details go together.
The headlights are different sure but i wouldn't say ugly so i agree with you. Also the other thing i can say about the 370 is it shows quality! unlike the 350 which felt cheap