Nissan 370ZThe more compact exterior dimensions and expanded use of lightweight materials help reduce weight, while at the same time At the same time, the overall width been increased by 33mm and the rear track by 55mm. The new Z's wheelbase is nearly 100mm shorter than the previous generation Nissan 350Z (2550mm versus 2650mm), accomplished by moving the rear wheels forward in the 2nd generation FM platform, while overall length is reduced by 70mm (4250mm versus 4320mm). The 2009 370Z's dynamic new styling offers dual benefits - a more aggressive appearance and a lighter, tighter structure for enhanced performance.
Nissan 370Z"The new Nissan 370Z builds on the best features of both the first and last generations Z-cars - respectful but not retro, simple yet sophisticated, and unmistakeably Z." The New Exterior: More athletic, more muscular, 100% Z. "The fresh character of the Nissan 370Z is immediately apparent in the crisp new exterior design, which is sportier yet still immensely identifiable as a Z," said Pierre Loing, Nissan's European Vice President for Product Planning. The new Nissan 370Z continues this philosophy, offering accessible performance, true sportscar handling and athletic, agile design. Quintessentially Z, the window is reminiscent of the original 1970 Nissan 240Z a car that revolutionised the sports car world with its unique combination of performance, style and, especially, value.
Nissan 370ZBut to get the full measure of the new model, now designated the Nissan 370Z, one need look no farther than the subtle upswept line of the new rear quarter window. In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction in 2003, the new Nissan 370Z now sports a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, new engine with more horsepower and a new 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, as well as the world's first synchronized down/up shift rev control system for the manual transmission.
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