PICS-370Z LA Preview - Page 2 - LotusTalk

mopho · 11-16-2008, 09:31 PM

Other than the fangs, I think it looks much better than the old one. I like it, but then, I've seen it in person

ksdaoski · 11-17-2008, 10:19 AM

lb's?

Jamolah · 11-17-2008, 11:41 AM

I'm sure it's going to be a porker. 3600lbs.

Nissan dropped the ball on the styling on the 370Z. The 350Z, was a lot better.

spf4000 · 11-17-2008, 11:50 AM

The spec sheet was leaked:

Two option packages:
-Sport package: SynchoRev, better brakes (see below), VLSD, aero package, 19-inch wheels
-Navigation: nav system w/ real-time traffic, iPod interface, 9.3GB music box hard drive

Wheelbase: 100.4 inches

Curb weight:
-MT 3232 lbs, Touring Model - 3278 lbs
-AT 3269 lbs, Touring Model - 3314 lbs

Horsepower: 332 HP
Torque: 270 lb-ft
Brakes: 14-inch 4-piston front, 13.8-inch rear, 2-piston (sport package)
Coefficient of drag (front): 0.29 (sport package)
Weight distribution% F/R: 54 / 46

FLuXeXigeS · 11-17-2008, 12:21 PM

^nice, i dont think performance was going to be the issue, it just looks yuck!!! IMHO

...m... · 11-18-2008, 05:10 AM

...between the wheels, grille, and headlights, i'm left with the net impression of a seasonally-trendy athletic shoe...

njcu · 11-18-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay2nak

what the hell did they do to it! Did they bring in american designers?

LMAO! My thought exactly! Up until recently I had a 350Z and really like the its design. The 370Z looks ridiculous from the front... It looks... weaker... and cheaper!

Allan Gibbs · 11-18-2008, 11:06 PM

Does it look out of proportion? Like the front is too long in relation to the rear?

Jamolah · 11-19-2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spf4000

The spec sheet was leaked:

Two option packages:
-Sport package: SynchoRev, better brakes (see below), VLSD, aero package, 19-inch wheels
-Navigation: nav system w/ real-time traffic, iPod interface, 9.3GB music box hard drive

Wheelbase: 100.4 inches

Curb weight:
-MT 3232 lbs, Touring Model - 3278 lbs
-AT 3269 lbs, Touring Model - 3314 lbs

Horsepower: 332 HP
Torque: 270 lb-ft
Brakes: 14-inch 4-piston front, 13.8-inch rear, 2-piston (sport package)
Coefficient of drag (front): 0.29 (sport package)
Weight distribution% F/R: 54 / 46

Not bad weight, actually

...m... · 11-19-2008, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay2nak

what the hell did they do to it! Did they bring in american designers?

...the 350Z was designed by an american studio itself, in fact...

Vampyre · 11-19-2008, 05:40 AM

Hmmm....
Shift_Fugly

spf4000 · 11-19-2008, 10:03 AM

Regardless of what it looks like, I'm interested to see if the 370Z can hang with the new Cayman S (320HP, 2970lbs).

qball · 12-08-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spf4000

Regardless of what it looks like, I'm interested to see if the 370Z can hang with the new Cayman S (320HP, 2970lbs).

Supposedly, yes. According to R&T or Motortrend, this month... that was the benchmark for design... to keep up with the Cayman S.

Looking forward to checking one out in person.

shay2nak · 12-10-2008, 09:37 AM

they should come out with anniversary '95 300ZX TT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyre

Hmmm....
Shift_Fugly

climb4fun · 12-10-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madden

looks better without the fangs or wack lights.
Here are chops i did...

That's a heck of a lot better. Nissan should change the Z headlights and copy your design asap.

mikester · 12-10-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3m750

QFT on the door handles.

I totally agree with you on those handles, I've never been able to get over them, from the first time I saw the 350Z (esp. in-person). I just keep thinking of a refrigerator when I look at those things.

I think the actual 370Z does look better in person than the photos would lead you to believe, though - but there are those handles...anyway this car's just not for me.

texige · 12-10-2008, 11:54 AM

The front looks like an Asian catfish.

qball · 01-17-2009, 03:51 PM

I played with one at the dealer today. Got to sit in it and look it over. Loaded with Sports Package. $40K sticker.

VERY nice car. Was sitting next to an '08 350Z. Looks sharper, smaller, and definitely improved all around.

Couldn't take the car for a drive as it was sold and being shipped to Brazil.

EliseAtLeast · 01-17-2009, 04:55 PM

I just got back test driving one. It was touring with auto and no sports pkg. Exactly opposite of what I want. Anyway, the car looks great. Better than in photo. I wasn't impressed with the drive however. The engine sounds terrible from inside the car. I don't feel much torque down low but it is an automatic. Not much grip but it was like 18 deg out and obviously the tires are stone cold and I can't expect these summer tires to provide much grip in this temp. The car feels heavy. I also don't like the high hood line on new cars. Rear vision wasn't as bad as a lot of people say but then again I drive an Exige S

I can't say I'm disppointed since I don't think I gave the car a fair chance today. I'll go back when the weather is warmer and try one with the manual.

wantanelise · 01-17-2009, 05:10 PM

looks the same as the old one (pretty good) but with bad headlights.

11-16-2008, 09:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
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11-18-2008, 11:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
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11-19-2008, 05:40 AM	#31 (permalink)
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11-17-2008, 10:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
ksdaoski Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pewaukee, WI Posts: 177	lb's?

11-17-2008, 11:41 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jamolah Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 385	I'm sure it's going to be a porker. 3600lbs. Nissan dropped the ball on the styling on the 370Z. The 350Z, was a lot better.

11-17-2008, 11:50 AM	#24 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	The spec sheet was leaked: Two option packages: -Sport package: SynchoRev, better brakes (see below), VLSD, aero package, 19-inch wheels -Navigation: nav system w/ real-time traffic, iPod interface, 9.3GB music box hard drive Wheelbase: 100.4 inches Curb weight: -MT 3232 lbs, Touring Model - 3278 lbs -AT 3269 lbs, Touring Model - 3314 lbs Horsepower: 332 HP Torque: 270 lb-ft Brakes: 14-inch 4-piston front, 13.8-inch rear, 2-piston (sport package) Coefficient of drag (front): 0.29 (sport package) Weight distribution% F/R: 54 / 46

11-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#32 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	Regardless of what it looks like, I'm interested to see if the 370Z can hang with the new Cayman S (320HP, 2970lbs).

12-10-2008, 11:54 AM	#37 (permalink)
texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 839	The front looks like an Asian catfish.

01-17-2009, 03:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	I played with one at the dealer today. Got to sit in it and look it over. Loaded with Sports Package. $40K sticker. VERY nice car. Was sitting next to an '08 350Z. Looks sharper, smaller, and definitely improved all around. Couldn't take the car for a drive as it was sold and being shipped to Brazil.

01-17-2009, 04:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,221	I just got back test driving one. It was touring with auto and no sports pkg. Exactly opposite of what I want. Anyway, the car looks great. Better than in photo. I wasn't impressed with the drive however. The engine sounds terrible from inside the car. I don't feel much torque down low but it is an automatic. Not much grip but it was like 18 deg out and obviously the tires are stone cold and I can't expect these summer tires to provide much grip in this temp. The car feels heavy. I also don't like the high hood line on new cars. Rear vision wasn't as bad as a lot of people say but then again I drive an Exige S I can't say I'm disppointed since I don't think I gave the car a fair chance today. I'll go back when the weather is warmer and try one with the manual. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

01-17-2009, 05:10 PM	#40 (permalink)
wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,298	looks the same as the old one (pretty good) but with bad headlights.

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