Friday 7th November 2008

Nissan 370Z - New Pics

New Z in real life shocker

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After months of spy shots, leaked images from computer games and renderings, we had been looking forward to seeing the official shots of the Nissan 370Z. Sadly, for some reason when they appeared they looked like computer-rendered spy shots from a video game.

The official images seemed so heavily touched-up that it was hard to see what it would look like in real life. Luckily three new images have now surfaced that show an official press shot of a yellow Z and a silver car at a recent Nissan event.

In these pictures the car looks less gawky and although it has an undoubtably stubby tail, it appears far better proportioned. In fact, it looks like far more of an evolution from the 350Z – the car which it replaces.

The 370Z, named after its 3.7 litre V6 engine, is Nissan’s first ground-up redesign of the 350Z. The latest Z shares its powerplant with Nissan’s Infiniti G37. This engine makes 316bhp in the Infiniti coupe, but previous media speculation has indicated the Z-car might do a little better – perhaps with up to 330bhp.

 

[andybg40]

And it's still using a Renault engine. Just goes to show how good it was 14years ago!

[CypherP]

Definitely looks more 240/260Z-esque from these photos.

I like it, would probably buy that over a 350Z as well, has a much sleeker shape to it.

[stuartcross]

The wheels don't look wide enough for it. Looks like the archs stick out too much, easily fixed with an upgrade i guess.

[Paper Lawyer]

"it has an undoubtably stubby tale"

Is that some form of nursery rhyme?

[Dino D]

andybg40 said:

And it's still using a Renault engine. Just goes to show how good it was 14years ago!

From which Renault is that from?

[wab172uk]

It looks shorter than the 350Z.

[Ricky944s2]

Judging by the size of the fuel filler cap, she'll like a drink!!!!!

Edited by Ricky944s2 on Friday 7th November 11:58

[scotty_917]

I think the design works well....

A bit of a mix in themes.....being 350Z, GT-R & BMW Z4M Coupe.

I'd seriously consider this as my next daily driver........when is it due to launch in the UK?

[stuart-b]

Don't like the lights...

And why do the wing mirrors have to be so big? It's like looking at two orbiting moons.

[Rugbyman]

Someone at Nissan is going to be in the brown stuff for leaking this.......

Or is it a marketing leak..........?

[Accelerated]

Looks to stubby, is it shorter then the outgoing model?

[Ricky944s2]

andybg40 said:

And it's still using a Renault engine. Just goes to show how good it was 14years ago!

I had made the mistake of assuming it was a french engine too mate, turns out the Vel-Stratis used 'borrowed' the engine from nissan, not the other way around

[Raph C]

Ricky944s2 said:

andybg40 said:

And it's still using a Renault engine. Just goes to show how good it was 14years ago!

I had made the mistake of assuming it was a french engine too mate, turns out the Vel-Stratis used 'borrowed' the engine from nissan, not the other way around

Exactly.

[ZesPak]

Love the look of it!

[Spiritual_Beggar]

I think it looks quite nice, but.........

and this may only be me.....

but, from those pics, i detect a slght hint of 911 styling in there (not that thats a bad thing though).

[scotty_917]

Accelerated said:

Looks to stubby, is it shorter then the outgoing model?

Yes......and a shorter wheelbase, emphasising a more squat look!

[Carl_Spackler]

Forget the engine, it looks a bit too much like a Laguna to me

[jimbo2728]

Wasn't a massive fan of the first generation. This one is vulgar/ugly!

Controvesial I know, but it just looks like the stylists have been trying to hard!

Edited by jimbo2728 on Friday 7th November 12:01

[Beefmeister]

Carl_Spackler said:

Forget the engine, it looks a bit too much like a Laguna to me

You're quite clearly on crack. Please seek help.

[mrk4thom]

Looks like a manga 911, quite like it.