Nissan has released these first pictures of its new sports coupe, the 370Z, which makes its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on the 19th of November this year. Probably Nissan couldn’t hold it any longer as people were getting impatient. The Nissan Z enjoys a huge fan following in India as well.
The 2009 Nissan 370Z is the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan 350Z since its reintroduction in 2003. The new model builds on the strengths of its predecessor, with a brilliant balance of power, performance, handling and style. The engine was from Renault, the car was designed in America by an Indian! Yes this is the Z’s Indian connection!
Although the the 370Z will be built on the Nissan’s FM platform (same as the 350Z) the wheelbase may be shortened by as much as five inches for better handling. Other improvements include wider rear fenders and an improved interior. It will be powered by the 3.7-liter version of the Nissan VQ engine series just like the G37 coupe and sedan. The engine delivers 330 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Expect breathtaking performance figures as Nissan aims to beat the cars from Stuttgart, Porsche.
Nissan will reveal first official images of the car on October 29, followed by technical information on November 11. Nissan had a plan of selling the 350Z in India for Rs 65 lakhs (taxes included). Expect the 370Z to tip the scales at around 50 lakhs when it gets here. At this price, we guess Porsche’s have the edge, but lets wait for a full review.
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Auto major Nissan has announced the launch of its long awaited sports car model Nissan 370Z in the Indian auto market. The senior company official disclosed that Nissan 370Z will be launched in the month of January 2010. With the launch of this stunning model, Nissan plans to make its position stronger in the luxury car segment which is currently dominated by BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. According to the sources, Nissan 370Z will be imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from the parent company in US. Thus, hefty import taxes will lead to an increase in its prices and is speculated to be priced in the range of Rs 30 to 35 lacs. Nissan in general practice imports its two models Nissan Teana and Nissan X-Trail which are cheaper than other imported cars of the same segment. Nissan 370Z is a two seater, two door luxurious coupe model which is packed with number of advanced safety features. Nissan 370Z is already available in the International market and has gained a lot of popularity there because of its advanced features, high performance engine, sporty and stylish looks.
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