Nissan is going to officially unveil the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z at the LA Auto Show next week, but some of the specs been trickling out.
Thanks to the LA Auto Show website we now know that the final horsepower rating for the 3.7L V6 is 332 horsepower. The engine can either be mated to a new 7-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual. The new Z also has a shorter wheelbase than the current generation and more lightweight pieces to keep the vehicle's overall weight in check.
Stay tuned for all the details from the show next week.
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FAP!
Posted by Douche Water | November 11, 2008 8:05 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 08:05
well not the 350 hp that was floating around the internet, and no mention of the weight, but a 7 speed automatic is a good start, as is a shorter wheelbase. I can't wait till next week to see if I'll be trying to sell my 2003.
Posted by Paul | November 11, 2008 8:49 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 08:49
Keep your '03 this car is butt ugly. The Maxima treatment they gave it really calls Nissan's taste level into question.
Posted by D! | November 11, 2008 9:01 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 09:01
I wonder if the suspension is as punishing as the reviews of the current model. Might be fun to drive around, but what I read is that it is not comfortable as a daily driver.
Pumpkin interior, and bug-eyed guages are unique..
Posted by sparky | November 11, 2008 9:18 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 09:18
I totally agree with "D!" , this maxima treatment is ugly as hell, eventho the extra power is nice enough but they killed it in the exterior
Posted by Kumitsu | November 11, 2008 9:45 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 09:45
I like the new headlights. I didn't like it initially, but the more I see it, the more fluid it looks, and works well with the overall shape and theme of the car.
Thumbs up!
Posted by Sambonator | November 11, 2008 9:56 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 09:56
The tail lights look like the headlights.....which makes the headliights look fugly.
Posted by scott | November 11, 2008 10:25 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 10:25
@ Scott
You're fugly!
-jOSH
Posted by Josh | November 11, 2008 10:40 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 10:40
This thing is so not sexy!!!
Posted by Saheed | November 11, 2008 11:05 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 11:05
Ugh! Yuk! Ugly, Ugly, Ugly!!!
Sorry but I just had to get it off my chest, but seriously, What is Nissan thinking???!!!
Posted by Saheed | November 11, 2008 11:08 AM
Posted on November 11, 2008 11:08
I'll still wait until I see the car in person. I've seen the new Maxima's in person though, infact I saw one last night and they're definitely Nissan's retarded, molested, Rocky from the movie "Mask", step-child who's been further beaten with an ugly-stick, and then disposed in waste so toxic even when Kwame, Wheeler, Linka, Gi, and Ma-Ti combine their powers and call Captian Planet, he can't save it, version of a four door sports car.
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Maybe it'll grow on me...who knows, you've got to keep your optomism in regards to these things.
Posted by D! | November 11, 2008 12:02 PM
Posted on November 11, 2008 12:02
What you mean this is ugly? This car is stunning, look at the lines and that rear window which is total resemblance to the days of the 260/280z, If I can't get my GTR I'll settle for one of these, nuff said.
Posted by splat | November 11, 2008 12:35 PM
Posted on November 11, 2008 12:35
OMG this IS Fugly!!! Hate the boomerang headlights and tailights. Old version much better.
Posted by Mike | November 11, 2008 12:53 PM
Posted on November 11, 2008 12:53
the interior is beautiful,gave me wood.
Posted by Patrick | November 11, 2008 4:07 PM
Posted on November 11, 2008 16:07
Looks like they got styling cues off the Cayenne. Wrong move there.
Posted by Sandman | November 12, 2008 6:30 AM
Posted on November 12, 2008 06:30
I for one like the styling and would definitely be interested if I wasn't a poor college kid trying to take care of a family...
Posted by Krazeee | November 12, 2008 11:10 AM
Posted on November 12, 2008 11:10
Not sure I like the headlights, but they definitely don't ruin the rest of the car for me. Its still a sexy beast.
Posted by gm0n3y | November 12, 2008 11:39 AM
Posted on November 12, 2008 11:39
i dont really care 4the looks but its probably better than wat u guyz r drivin
Posted by DriverX | November 13, 2008 7:23 AM
Posted on November 13, 2008 07:23
What the heck people... for years you complain of manufacturers making cars fatter, and when one makes it faster, more agile, AND smaller/lighter, you diss it still.
Goodness, I say kudos to Nissan for doing what every other manufacturer failed to do.
Anyway, I wonder how small it really is... if it is truly a small car, I kind of wish I would have waited for it before buying this MINI S, at least so I could test drive the Z. Don't get me wrong, the MINI Cooper S is the funnest car I've ever driven, but a small RWD car like this might take the cake, if done right.
I love small cars...
Posted by Joan of Arc | November 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Posted on November 13, 2008 13:02
Will be interesting to see how the Genesis Coupe compares to this. While the new Z looks to have a clear power advantage, the Genesis Coupe will likely be considerably cheaper, will certainly be built better, & offer a 4 cyl detuned Evo engine in the base model.
Interesting times ahead.
Posted by Arthur Pappas | November 13, 2008 4:35 PM
Posted on November 13, 2008 16:35
its not that great lookin' to be honest id rather drive that new lambo but of course everyone wants to drive 1 so i guess ill keep my 350z
Posted by Papas Fritas | November 20, 2008 9:24 AM
Posted on November 20, 2008 09:24
I was really interested in this car when it still had the spy camouflage over the head/tailights. I can see why they kept them covered so as not to kill interest in the car. I really like all the rest of the design and the fact that it is smaller and lighter, it's just the headlights look so ridiculous, like someone putting Z3 fender gills on their civic... It just kills it for me.
Posted by Ddog | November 23, 2008 7:25 PM
Posted on November 23, 2008 19:25