Next Generation Nissan 370Z (Fairlady Z) will put Hybrid

For What It’s Worth Best Car Magazine in Japan reports that Nissan is developing a hybrid version of the Fairlady Z (370Z called the rest of the world). It is certainly plausible that it could be a hybrid-Z, as the automaker has recently produced its own hybrid system developed internally M. Nissan Infiniti with its own lithium ion battery for its hybrid system.

The solution to this problem would be easy, even if we think the technology can be deployedby Renault or Mercedes, the new partners. The development of the Sport model, which has already started with the Japanese engineers, will continue in the coming years in an intensive test session for transmission to customize the harsh climate and driving conditions.

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Nissan 370Z Roadster is the convertible version of the 370Z. It will be available in late summer 2009.

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster


Nissan 370Z Roadster

Be an alternative to models like the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche Boxster S or Audi S5 Cabrio. The Nissan 370Z Roadster, as the Porsche and Audi, has a roof which is made of a canvas; the Mercedes-Benz and BMW Z4 carry a folding metal.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The roof of the Nissan 370Z Roadster has been designed according to Nissan, to meet three objectives: the Nissan 370Z Roadster is recognizable as a Nissan 'Z' by its silhouette, and is convertible tops or the operation of opening and closing the roof is rapid and piece of cake.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The moon roof is glass and carries electrical resistors to prevent fogging. The Nissan 370Z Roadster has not specified how much it takes to open or close. The model it replaces, the 350Z Roadster, it took 20 s.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The hood is connected to the frame of the windshield with three fixing points, the central beam to be a release or block manually (Nissan has not explained how they carried out this operation on the Nissan 370Z Roadster).

Nissan 370Z Roadster

Behind the seats has a crystal deflector for limiting air turbulence reaching the occupants when driving with the roof folded.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Nissan 370Z Roadster has a 3.7 liter V6 engine that provides 330 hp. It is more powerful and has more displacement than the Nissan 370Z Roadster; a 3.5-liter V6 in the latest version had 313 hp. It can be coupled to a gearbox six-speed manual or an automatic seven relations, which can be operated from the lever or by a cam located behind the wheel.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The manual transmission has a system called 'SynchroRev Control" which allows the gears quickly and easily fall over the cuts.

Nissan 370Z

Nissan 370Z



Nissan 370Z


Nissan 370Z


Nissan 370Z

Nissan USA Marks Z's 40th Anniversary with Special Edition 370Z

Nissan USA Marks Z's 40th Anniversary with Special Edition 370Z

Forty years ago, on October 22, 1969, the 240Z made its way to North America offering Datsun (now know as Nissan) its first true sports car on this part of the world. The 240Z debuted in the U.S. as a 1970 model our photo tribute on the first Z Coupe) featuring a 150HP 2.4-liter inline 6-cylinder engine linked to either a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic, and a base price of $3,626. To commemorate the occasion, Datsun's successor, Nissan, today announced the release of a 40th Anniversary Edition of the 370Z that will go on sale in the States in Spring of 2010.

The special edition model is based on the 370Z Coupe Touring fitted with a manual transmission and the Sport Package. The latter adds a rev-matching system for the gearbox, front and rear spoilers, sport brakes, 19-inch Rays forged alloy wheels and viscous limited-slip differential.

To that, the 40th Anniversary Edition adds a unique "40th Quartz" exterior finish, smoked alloy wheels, red brake calipers and special badges on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace.

Nissan also modded the 370Z's interior with red leather seats and door panels, 40th Anniversary seatback and floor mat embroidery, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel with red stitching and of course, a special plaque of authenticity. Finally, all 40th Anniversary Z's comes with a commemorative premium satin car cover.

According to the Japanese automaker, pricing of the special edition 370Z that keeps the stock 332HP 3.7-liter V6 engine will be revealed closer to its on-sale date in the U.S. next spring.