Nissan has officially unveiled the 2009 Nissan 370Z ahead of its official unveiling at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks.
Although Nissan has released three photos of the new Z, official specs have not been released. All that we know right now is that it is powered by the same 3.7L V6 as the Infiniti G37.
Stay tuned.
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ALL-NEW 2009 NISSAN 370Z COUPE READIES FOR DEBUT
- Nissan Issues First Images of the All-New 370Z -
Nissan offers the first look at the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which makes its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19th. The all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z, the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its reintroduction as a 2003 model, solidifies the strengths of its predecessor with an unmatched balance of performance, style and value. The all-new Z will go on sale at Nissan dealers in early 2009.
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Comments (26)
hate the boomerang..
Posted by jebus | October 29, 2008 9:34 AM
Posted on October 29, 2008 09:34
Looks just like a 350Z with some new lights. Then again, I suppose it is simply a 350Z update.
Posted by SEALBoy | October 29, 2008 10:16 AM
Posted on October 29, 2008 10:16
@ jebus,
Oh yeah, wtf.
Posted by Brian | October 29, 2008 10:18 AM
Posted on October 29, 2008 10:18
The overall shape looks to me like it harkens back to the overall shape of the 280Z. Not that it's a bad thing, just seems like Nissan's version of "retro", I guess.
Posted by leguerre | October 29, 2008 10:38 AM
Posted on October 29, 2008 10:38
From a couple of other car sites/magazines, this Z is supposed to be significantly smaller than the 350Z. I believe it was said that it should be 6 inches shorter, and about 300 lbs lighter.
While I can't remember if it is a different chassis or not, a bump to 350 hp (a guess that they'll find a few more hp from the 330 hp the 3.7 makes in the G37) and a 300 lb curb weight reduction, should put this thing into a very high price/performance catagory.
Posted by Paul | October 29, 2008 11:33 AM
Posted on October 29, 2008 11:33
Phony Porsche?
Posted by Sandman | October 29, 2008 11:44 AM
Posted on October 29, 2008 11:44
WOW! It dose look kinda like a frog.
Posted by 426Hemi | October 29, 2008 12:52 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 12:52
The front does look pretty good, but side and rear profile look better on the Genesis Coupe IMO. Too bad the Genesis coupe is reported to run 0-60 in like 6.3 seconds with a similar V6 instead of the 5.X that Hyundai was talking about...
@426Hemi:
Lol, you're right.
Posted by Gary | October 29, 2008 1:38 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 13:38
Looks like a cross between the 280 and Porsche. Personally I think it's step in the wrong direction it looked much better before.
Posted by RX-7 Guy | October 29, 2008 3:49 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 15:49
They took the worst new Maxima feature (the wrap around headlights) and added it to both the headlights and taillights. I sincerely hope that Nissan won't do this to every new car they release. If it is in fact 300 lbs lighter, which I also read on a previous article from TR, then this would make for a pretty compelling sports car. There have been uglier desirable cars in the past.
Posted by Cashmoney | October 29, 2008 5:16 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 17:16
massive fail. among other things, the boomerang definitely needs to go. not that i was a huge fan to begin with but bring back the last gen Z!
Posted by honjai | October 29, 2008 11:44 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 23:44
I hate how Nissan is designing their headlights lately. It looks like when someone was designing them they accidently slipped their hand.
Posted by SteelCity1981 | October 30, 2008 1:59 AM
Posted on October 30, 2008 01:59
looks far to 'computer-designed' to me. i don't get the feeling that a human hand was in any way involved in it's design
Posted by Bill | October 30, 2008 6:12 AM
Posted on October 30, 2008 06:12
Funny. I'm liking the 'boomerangs.' In fact, I'm liking just about all of it's looks, except maybe the door handles (too bulky) and yah, I agree the headlights seem overwrought.
But over all, I find it attractive. Plus, by shedding 300lbs, it promises to be a good drive.
Now, how much will it cost?
Posted by kw | October 30, 2008 6:55 AM
Posted on October 30, 2008 06:55
Still a beautiful car.
Posted by gm0n3y | October 30, 2008 10:33 AM
Posted on October 30, 2008 10:33
I like it. Big fender flares and muscular curves... 300 lbs lighter with more power. It should be a fun car!
Posted by sambonator | October 30, 2008 12:22 PM
Posted on October 30, 2008 12:22
Wonder if this will eat rubber like my '08 350Z? And I can't set the camber so it won't (without spending bucks). And I can't hop up the engine without the computer getting in my britches. And I raise the hood and see plastic covers all over the place. I indexed the spark plugs the other day, took an hour and a half (but it returned 2mpg improvement), something I could have done with a 'real' car in 15 minutes.
My 350Z looks like it came out of a d@mn video game. I'll admit, it handles like a big go-kart and returns 29mpg on the highway with the air on. The radio sounds like an enlarged version of a boom box. But I should count my blessings that I own one.....right??? (wow, I could've had a V 8!)
Posted by wvo | October 30, 2008 1:48 PM
Posted on October 30, 2008 13:48
I think it looks great- a step in the right direction.
The interior is a massive improvement over the 2008 model. A friend of mine has one and it's interior is a huge let down...as in it should look/feel like an Acuras it's much more like a Cobalts.
Add to that the 370z is going to be 6+ shorter, weigh in around 3,000 lbs. and have 350hp...it's going to be a screamer that'll supposedly give a Porsche Cayman S a run for it's money.
Posted by Noya | October 30, 2008 8:26 PM
Posted on October 30, 2008 20:26
the interior is really nice looking. I miss the big after-market whale tails people would add to the 280z's in the late 80's.
Posted by Patrick | October 30, 2008 8:47 PM
Posted on October 30, 2008 20:47
i still like the 350Z style.
but the 300lbs weight reduction and bigger engine is truly a big welcome for this bang for the buck sports car.
Posted by adrian | October 31, 2008 2:51 AM
Posted on October 31, 2008 02:51
I think the reason the interior used to be shit was because if it was any nicer it would compete too much with the G35. But now that they put it on a diet and chopped the end off, assuming they don't do the same to the G37 coupe, it should be different enough to allow a decent interior.
Posted by gm0n3y | October 31, 2008 11:23 AM
Posted on October 31, 2008 11:23
i think i like the old 1 im looks
Posted by djb71 | November 2, 2008 3:48 PM
Posted on November 2, 2008 15:48
WTF what have they done to the nissan 350z
Posted by djb71 | November 2, 2008 3:57 PM
Posted on November 2, 2008 15:57
the 370z is ugly the 3.7 w/ 370hp is weak the 3.8 from the nissan
GTR would make a nice addtion to the 370Z or may be u could
a small block hemi under the hood my be a 6.1 hemi
or what would be sweeter deal would be the LS9 w/ 638hp
from the corvette idk u people can make ur own mind
i can!?
Posted by nixc | November 6, 2008 8:28 AM
Posted on November 6, 2008 08:28
Wine wine wine. I've owned a 280z, 280zx (x3) and I think the 370z is a sweet looking ride. looking forward to owning one someday.
Posted by T&T | February 3, 2010 4:54 PM
Posted on February 3, 2010 16:54
Wow, I didn't know when I blow by most people, there were so many losers hating on my 2010 370Z. I love it when the LOSER'sare trying not to look and the guy's girlfriend smiles at how ugly the car is.
Posted by g35 Killer | December 25, 2010 12:23 PM
Posted on December 25, 2010 12:23