2009 Nissan 370Z convertible to debut at New York Auto Show
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Nissan 370Z
The 2009 Nissan 370Z has already proven itself as one of the best performance bargains on the market, but for those who crave the wind-in-your-hair experience that only a drop-top can deliver, a convertible variant is right around the corner. Nissan will unveil the 370Z convertible at the New York Auto Show on April 8th, and according to a Nissan designer we spoke to at the 370Z's launch, it's going to look remarkably better than its predecessor.
The awkward roof-line and misshapen rear will be dispatched in favor of a more fluid canvas roof, because unlike the 350Z, the 370 was designed from the onset as a convertible. As previously reported, Nissan decided early on that a retractable hard-top was out of the question, primarily due to packaging and weight constraints – not to mention the risk of cannibalizing Infiniti G37 cabrio sales. The 3.7-liter V6 will carry over, along with the choice of a manual or automatic gearbox and Base or Touring trims. Expect a full report from the NY show floor in a few months time.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
firstplace 9:38PM (1/26/2009)
sweet! but the coupe reigns supreme...
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TurboPanzer 9:38PM (1/26/2009)
I'd take the G37 convertible instead yes thank you.
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Hike15 9:40PM (1/26/2009)
can we get a photoshop?
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Torrent 9:46PM (1/26/2009)
Did one Last November:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3060943648_6d347a4dd8_o.jpg
Hike15 9:56PM (1/26/2009)
wow thanks a lot
looks great
Torrent 10:02PM (1/26/2009)
Thanks :)
jimmy glick 11:11PM (1/26/2009)
Torrent:
Good job on the Photoshop. However, it's looking now like the rear deck won't be as flat as it was on the 350Z...but you probably already know that by now.
Hike15, this is probably more like what it will look like.
http://www.globalmotors.net/rendered-speculation-2010-nissan-370z-roadster/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-roadster-patent-renderings/1301028/
Torrent 11:39PM (1/26/2009)
I did take that into mind, but I think the flat surface looks much better with the new rear end styling. Those Renderings are pretty much what It will look like, though. But it looks a little squished. Definitely not as elegant as the G37 Convertible. Now that is a nice looking Convertible. I would probably shed the extra cash for a G37C over a 370ZC (is that what they're gonna call it? lol It's almost as annoying as saying G37XS)
TL 11:41PM (1/26/2009)
Well done Torrent.
jimmy glick 12:05AM (1/27/2009)
Torrent: Agreed on your "squished" comment about the 370Z vert. Has more of a rounded Z4 look to it than the 350. Hopefully it will look better in person.
Visnick 9:56PM (1/26/2009)
That is one ugly car!
I'll keep my G35 coupe thank you
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vlad 10:03PM (1/26/2009)
word. Looks like a frog
Torrent 10:14PM (1/26/2009)
Emo Catfish.
mkevin88 10:14PM (1/26/2009)
yes the g35 is gorgeous, but reserve comments on the 370z until u see one in person......verrry sexy in person
jimmy glick 11:38PM (1/26/2009)
G35 still look great after all these years. I'll gladly take a 2006 Ivory Pearl 6MT model with factory 19" wheels and spoiler, thank you.
L3 11:12PM (1/26/2009)
Requirement: Two sets of clubs in the trunk!
Hope: Retractable Hard Top.
Wish: 370hp!
Pie in the Sky: AWD!!!
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Jonathan 11:26PM (1/26/2009)
Camaro > 370Z > Mustang > Challenger
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aii 12:12AM (1/27/2009)
Could it possibly be as horrible as the 350Z convertible conversion? Uhg.
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Farris 2:52AM (1/27/2009)
Lame. You responded to yourself 3 minutes after you first posted... and you didn't even make two profiles to do it with...
AND you spammed your hotel reservation website like you do on Gadling, Engadget, Joystiq XBox, and here before.
Stop.
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macdoc 7:52AM (1/27/2009)
Just another Fugly rice burner... Cheap price = Cheap car.
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