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2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Details


It's been five years since the debut of the Z. We wouldn't only call it a comeback, but a huge success. The car is Nissan now.

We have some info on the new model. The engine is rumored to be same as the new Skyline Coupe V6--no shocker there, a 3.7L powerplant, but of course there will be some differences. How will this increased displacement improve performance over the 3.5L VQ35HR? Dunno yet. It makes a whole lotta sense now why Nissan markets the 350Z not as the 350Z, but as the Nissan Z Coupe--this way the name doesn't have to change each time it gets a new engine.

It's a great time to be a Nissan fan. The 2007 Nissan Z Coupe is hot--especially the Nismo Z, but a redesign will be perfect right around the time of the Nissan GT-R. When will this new Z debut? We'll know by Tokyo Motor Show. Expect Nissan to show BIG at TMS with the GT-R, the 350Z and maybe a new Silvia concept.
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honestly...i dunno wtf they were thinking with the headlights on the maxima, seems like theyre using that same concept here...not really feeling it
 
Nissan considering high-performance V8 version of Z car

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The crew at 7Tune got a hold of the latest issue of Best Car, and in addition to creating their own full size Z34 Nissan through the use of bondo and stickers, they've got more details on the next iteration of the Z car.

Due to go on sale later this year, likely after an official unveiling at the LA Auto Show, the 370Z will be packing the same 3.7-liter, VQ37HVR V6 found in the Infiniti G37, with output estimated at around 335 hp and 278 lb.-ft. of torque (JDM spec). Best Car spoke with the Z34's Chief of Production, Shinjiro Yukawa, and he revealed that a special edition model is being considered that would significantly raise the performance of the new Z by fitting a V8 underhood.

The new car will come in about 100 kg (220 pounds) lighter than the outgoing model, and equipped with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed sportshift-equipped automatic. Double wishbones will suspend things up front, while a multi-link arrangement will handle duties in the back. The top-spec S and ST versions are expected to roll on upgraded 19-inch wheels, while lower models make due with 18-inch hoops, and Brembo 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brakes will halt forward progress on the high-end models.

As expected, the headlamps will feature the same L-shaped design originally debuted on the new Maxima, while the A-pillar and roof treatment are rumored to ape the lines found on the R35 GT-R. Also expect upswept side windows and more bulbous fenders to round out the exterior makeover.
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source and more read @ http://www.7tune.com/high-performance-z34-fairlady-z370z-to-get-g-nose-possible-v8/
 
the front looks like a slant nose porsche - I dont like the rear at all:thumpdown:
 
Actually, my impression of this z is much better then my initial impression of the new FX. The lines flow much better from front to rear on this z then does the new FX.
 
Nice car. wouldve been nice to see a bit more sculpting on the top surface of that hood . . although maybe a bad idea . . as in the new FX
 
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