The NEW Nissan 370Z

[ChinoCharles]

Wow!

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1.1 inches wider, 2.7 inches shorter and 90 pounds lighter than its predecessor. The sportier versions will come with a 332 HP 3.7L V6. Nissan is trying to consolidate platforms, so they ditched the old Z's FM platform in favor of their new E platform that sees a lot of use in the Infiniti lineup of cars. They have added automatic rev matching to their manual transmission in this version. Can you say F1? Oh, and if you want an automatic you'll have to settle for the 7 speed from the G37. Weight distribution is still at 54/46 front to rear.

Pretty sweet car if I do say so myself.

[ChinoCharles]

http://www.followthenissanz.com/index.html

[Erin Dumont]

I agree...I definitely love this car...they even put it in EA's new Need For Speed game, haha: http://www.youtube.com/needforspeed - sooooooo gooooooood!!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I don't like the front very much, but the rear is just hot. Here are more pics:

http://ebaudio.com/tmp/nismo370z_1.jpg

http://ebaudio.com/tmp/nismo370z_2.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/23_2009_370z_press.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/25_2009_370z_press.jpg

http://www.gtr-world.net/media/news/20081113-370z-spyshot-05.jpg

http://www.gtr-world.net/media/news/20081113-370z-spyshot-03.jpg

Local pics courtesy of my buddy:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3052222344_3df83bde79_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/3054908554_1b49354d8d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/3052236522_2382c5a8b1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/3052233728_535093832d_b.jpg

[KCALB SIRAY]

Looks too much like a TT to me, but I still wouldn't kick it out of bed for eatin crackers

[lita_g]

Looks too much like a TT to me, but I still wouldn't kick it out of bed for eatin crackers

I like the headlights in the new TT better, and what's that thing in the back in between the exhaust tips? :confused:

[KCALB SIRAY]

I like the headlights in the new TT better, and what's that thing in the back in between the exhaust tips? :confused:

Unsure, let me do some digging and get back to you. In the first pics I can tell it is anodized red, but not sure on the others.

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

http://www.followthenissanz.com/index.html

their only ny stop wil be at GT SPEC's( a sponsor of mine) shop. they plan on throwing a hell of a bash that day.....

[Erin Dumont]

their only ny stop wil be at GT SPEC's( a sponsor of mine) shop. they plan on throwing a hell of a bash that day.....

Are you going?? Let us know how it is...the LA launch party was pretty sick :biggrin: A lot of people are taking pictures and posting them on followthenissanz.com (http://www.followthenissanz.com) (I think a few of mine are up).

Finding out about the mystery feature...

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Are you going?? Let us know how it is...the LA launch party was pretty sick :biggrin: A lot of people are taking pictures and posting them on followthenissanz.com (http://www.followthenissanz.com) (I think a few of mine are up).

Finding out about the mystery feature...
not really a nissan fan but maybe we could do a december yaris meet there.....

[Crandall]

Fugly

[at3GG]

not a fan of that rear side window, everything else is good!

[Erin Dumont]

I like the headlights in the new TT better, and what's that thing in the back in between the exhaust tips? :confused:

It's a rear fog light, but only in Japan and Europe, because US regulations wouldn't allow a rear fog light in that location....so it's a black plastic piece in this market :thumbsup:

[KCALB SIRAY]

It's a rear fog light, but only in Japan and Europe, because US regulations wouldn't allow a rear fog light in that location....so it's a black plastic piece in this market :thumbsup:

my work is done lol. There still is not much of any writeup on these at all so i couldn't find it. Sorry Lita:thumbsup:

[jclo3313]

I think it looks great, IMO.

[lita_g]

my work is done lol. There still is not much of any writeup on these at all so i couldn't find it. Sorry Lita:thumbsup:

No worries. It being a foglight makes sense, but I think it makes it look ugly, in general I don't care for the look of the back, oh well, to each their own.

[eTiMaGo]

I must admit I am not at all a fan of Nissan's new "boomerang" head and taillight design language or whatever they call it... but this car does pull it off quite well!

And the car itself sure seems to be a really good evolution of the previous one which was just badass already... so it's all good! Nissan FTW :biggrin:

[KCALB SIRAY]

No worries. It being a foglight makes sense, but I think it makes it look ugly, in general I don't care for the look of the back, oh well, to each their own.

agreed, they could have atleast plugged it with a color matching plug IMO, or a whole new bumper

[Erin Dumont]

their only ny stop wil be at GT SPEC's( a sponsor of mine) shop. they plan on throwing a hell of a bash that day.....

Tomorrow, right?

GT Spec
81 E. Jefryn Blvd #E
Deer Park, NY 11729
2-6pm

:thumbup:

Definitely check it out if you're in the NY area!

[neo1985]

i dont like it

[Tonavi]

Like all the new Hondas, they did great on everything except the front end. But yes, like all the new Hondas, the car is better in every way other than that!

[Erin Dumont]

Haha, aesthetically, this car seems to appeal to some but not necessarily to others. There's no doubting that it's worlds beyond the older Z models in terms of craftsmanship, maneuverability and responsive handling though...

[Chupacabra]

Looks like a Tiburon. In other words, I don't like it.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Nice! Looks like a scrunched up Skyline + Eclipse!

[mikenacarato]

ive seen a few of those around here including a nismo version. i dont like them too much. but its cool to see the new nissans before they hit the market because all the execs get them. the nissan headquarters is 10 mins from my house :)

[Erin Dumont]

ive seen a few of those around here including a nismo version. i dont like them too much. but its cool to see the new nissans before they hit the market because all the execs get them. the nissan headquarters is 10 mins from my house :)

Nice! You probably saw them around the time the rally was in your area - did you make it out?

I agree; it's really cool to be able to check out the cars before they hit the market...I can even say I was one of the first girls to ever sit in a 370Z, haha! (well, at least I think that's cool :thumbsup: ) If you have any pics of the car, you should upload them to followthenissanz.com (http://www.followthenissanz.com)

The next one is January 4th, 2009 at Lollicup: 106 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32792 from 2pm-6pm so head out if you can :)

[Treyz]

Basically be prepared to see the headlight changes with Nissan. They are going from a triangle styles headlight to the new "boomerang" style first introduced by the new Maxima.

[Erin Dumont]

If you wanna see what the SynchroRev Match Manual Transmission is all about, check out this video: http://community.followthenissanz.com/_Z-SynchroRev-Video/video/453064/60840.html - interviews with Nissan’s Product Planning team and a few of the first enthusiasts to drive the vehicle and try out SynchroRev ;)

[ztrack157]

I love the windows on the side. Kinda adds a twist of old school going back to the early z cars with a modern look.

[Erin Dumont]

I love the windows on the side. Kinda adds a twist of old school going back to the early z cars with a modern look.

Definitely...and I'm always a fan of old school :laugh:

If any of you guys have been keeping up on the NFS youtube, episode 5 is now available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dlryLyyJ0s

[Treyz]

I didn't know that GT Spec was here on the Island. Looks like they're around the corner from where Unorthodox Racing used to be. Actually, come to think of it Unorthodox still owe me a favor. Too bad all they really make is pulleys and I have an automatic.

[Thej3sta2]

i like it me'an

[Erin Dumont]

Heyyyy so for those of you interested.....the new Z goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide with an MSRP starting at $29,930 for the 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and $31,230 with the new 7-speed automatic transmission. The new Z is also offered in a 370Z Coupe Touring model, which is priced at $34,460 with the 6-speed manual and $35,760 with the 7-speed automatic transmission :)

If you want more info, check out http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=653&mid=1

[jinxor]

They are soo cheap is the states,....
Here in australia, they are going to be priced around 75000 and will have a 35% luxury tax on top of it.

[Erin Dumont]

Wow!

Hope you all had a happy and safe New Years!

For those of you interested in attending the Miami event this weekend, the location has been announced!

Club Space
34 NE 11th Street
Miami, FL 33132
10pm - 4am

Check out www.FollowTheNissanZ.com (http://www.FollowTheNissanZ.com) for more details!!

[Erin Dumont]

Hey! The tour is officially OVER, and the 370Z is on sale now! Did any of you guys make it out to any of the events? Let's see pictures! Make sure you upload them to the website too ;)

[Treyz]

I missed out on DP. Went to GT Spec later on.

[Erin Dumont]

I missed out on DP. Went to GT Spec later on.

How was it?

[hatchbackkid82]

Did you see that engine bay? Good luck working on that? There is no room in there... (3000GT, 300ZX were all like that)

[Treyz]

How was it?
No, lol ... meaning I missed out on going to Deer Park that day and went to GT Spec at a later date for a meeting with Mark for a sponsorship.

[Erin Dumont]

No, lol ... meaning I missed out on going to Deer Park that day and went to GT Spec at a later date for a meeting with Mark for a sponsorship.

Oh gotcha! Too bad you couldn't make it out; hopefully you've at least gotten a chance to check out the car :thumbsup:

Anyone else hit up a stop?

[ddongbap]

F1 uses SMG trannys.

Syncrorev Match: When manumatics just aren't cool enough anymore.

[Erin Dumont]

Syncrorev Match: When manumatics just aren't cool enough anymore.

Haha it's not quite the same as a manumatic...check out this video (http://community.followthenissanz.com/_Z-SynchroRev-Video/video/453064/60840.html) for a closer look at what SR Match is about.

If you didn't get a chance to check out the specs yet, here is the spec sheet for ya: http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/almorales/Nissan-370Z-Spec_sheet.jpg

:biggrin:

[hasher22]

that is so ugly

[cfiimei]

I like the way the car resembles the 240Z I came t know and love.

[ddongbap]

Haha it's not quite the same as a manumatic...check out this video (http://community.followthenissanz.com/_Z-SynchroRev-Video/video/453064/60840.html) for a closer look at what SR Match is about.

If you didn't get a chance to check out the specs yet, here is the spec sheet for ya: http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/almorales/Nissan-370Z-Spec_sheet.jpg

:biggrin:I know they're not the same thing.

Its like this.

Manumatics are for those who don't know how to drive manual. They say, I can shift MANUALLY in my AUTOMATIC, then look cool.

The revmatch is taking it to the next step.

I can't downshift properly, so I'll let the machine do it for me, and look cool anyways.

[Erin Dumont]

Haha I gotcha ;)

Well, as long as we all look cool........right?