2009 Nissan 370Z official gallery
November 21, 2008 by George Skentzos
While technical details surrounding the new Nissan 370Z may have been leaked prior to the car’s official debut, images of the new model on the other hand remained under wraps.
Now that the new 370Z has made its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, we can bring you the full official gallery.
So what’s your verdict? Beauty? Or butt-ugly?
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Well I think seeing that Cube has really put this car into perspective for me. I still think it’s ugly as sin (however, the blue and yellow ones look better than the slightly CGIish grey one) but I think we should all be lucky Nissan can design something that looks this good. Seriously – it’s a brand that is loosing alot of design credibility of late no matter how good the cars actually are. Hope they get the roadster right this time.
PS – you would be mad not to get a TT or Scirocco over this.
Don’t agree alex – I couldn’t say from just looking at it whether i’d take your choices. The Sirocco is not in this league really, more of a coupe version of a Golf, this smells pure sports. I’d consider it if I was in the market for a £25K sports car.
I don’t know, the TT-RS is a damn sight better than this.
The Scirocco is so in this league. It isn’t just a coupe Golf. Have you actually driven one Cupid? It’s so much better than the Golf and more importantly, so different. And once the Scirocco has a big engine and all wheel drive, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was better than this.
Is it me or is nissan trying to copy the general shape of the 911, especially since this one will be smaller than the 350z?
i like it.
the back of it reminds me of the old Porsche’s
bring it at what it is should be priced at [37k] and i would get one but at the current price it is to expensive
Is there going to be a 2+2 model or will they all be 2 seater only?
This isnt ugly. The shape is more case of aerodynamics. as for similarity with porsche i cant see any. they are a hatchback coupes but thats where it all ends. cant say i love its looks and TT does look somewhat better. To those arguing about how it’ll drive, stop talking trash. you havent driven 370Z so wait till reviews come out. having said that its all subjective. Scirocco will have more drag due to its vertical back. 350Z had a 0.29Cd drag coefficient with optional kit and 0.31Cd as standard. 370Z will probably get similar results if not better. wish it came out in twin-turbo. OOOPS sorry. it’ll snap at heels of a GT-R ;)
I think the previous one looks great. Its very original just like the first TT. But this one looks like its been trying way too hard and messed it up. Sorry its simply plain ugly.
Yeah i think it looks great, It does look like the old porsche’s. I agree. I just hope it will be able to match up with the great competition out there. The current 350Z is being trounced.
I cant decide on this… It just seems that they took it one step too far. And why havent they got rid of those damm door handles!!! on a car that costs these $$$ they just look TACKY!!!
Interior is a bit tasty though…. =P
This appears to be a car that some people love and some people hate. After thirteen comments I can’t believe a it looks great/no it doesn’t argument hasn’t started yet.
If there was a comparision between the Audi TT it would have to be the TT-S.The TT-S is about $100,000 the 370Z however,will be much less.The TT-RS most likely will be twice the price of a 370Z-but more powerful etc.
I am still undecided about the overall shape of the 370Z-maybe it will look better in the flesh?
TT-S and TT-RS is more expensive then this i\’d imagine. This should be closer to the 4 cylinder TT in terms of price right?
Personally i would take this over a base TT or a Scirocco, they are both after all a dressed up Golf. Now i know people will say they handle much better than Golf, which is true, but the fact is they are both based on Golf. Both FWD (at least the base TT), and both only have a turbo 4 pot, not V6.
AS for the shape of 370Z, have to see in flesh before making a judgment, but i like it more than 350Z. 350Z looks a bit fat and lumpy, this 370z looks much more muscular and purposeful.
Nesh – I agree. Nissan taking design cues from Porsche. Personally, because it’s a nissan, they can’t get away with making such a horrid car. This car is ugly.
Alan, you can get a V6 AWD version of the TT and no doubt the Scirocco eventually, although I’m sure it’s more expensive. Victory, what do you mean because it’s Nissan they can’t get away with making such a horrid car? That’s to say that Nissan usually make good looking cars yeah? Micra, Cube, updated Murano, X Trail, Pathfinder? All quite ugly and that’s most of their range.
Love it or hate, each will have their opinion (which everyone is entitled to).
I sit on the ‘Love It’ side. Being a Nissan fan thru & thru (well sports coupes, Silvia’s, GTR’s, 350z,etc) I think this thing is beautiful. A lot of people are making comparisons to the porsche’s, (dually granted/noted) but how about you go look at a the late 70’s Datsun/Nissan 280z and you can see that its not all about the Porsche….
My only gripe would be that these 350z & 370z need a turbo out of the factory. Maybe not twin huffers, but something. That said, aftermarket installs are easy as pie these days, with great potential (400rwkw+) out of these VQ37 engines.
Awesome, absolutely love it.
If a Sirroco had 200 plus KW it would be in the same league. Having driven a TTS I would wait for the 5 cylinder TTRS
Alex, yeah that’s what i meant. A V6 TT would be much more expensive than the 370Z. Ultimately though, it really depends on the buyer, TT even in base 4 cylinder trim offers much more prestige and style for the fashion concious. 370Z might be not as stylish, but i’m sure it’ll be a better drive.
Alex – you said “And once the Scirocco has a big engine and all wheel drive, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was better than this.” (the 370)
Theres the flaw in your argument Alex – the sirocco doesn’t have 4WD and doesn’t have a big V6. So i’m right then it currently does not compete with a 370. Also isn’t the floorpan used on the 2009 Golf (I might be wrong).
Cupid, yes the Scirocco does not currently have a big engine and AWD, but if I’m not mistaken, the 370z is not currently on the market. Can I ask why people are bad mouthing the TT and Scirocco because it’s on the Golf platform? The Golf platform is a fantastic one and people are saying it like it’s a negative.
Aah – I love the TT (platform included) as for the Golf. Why would anyone buy one when the A3 is a better prosition at not a lot more cash.
The platform thing is inverted snobbery. Folk oftern question why GM’s Saab 93 uses a Vectra platform or the X-type uses a mondeo platform. Theres nothing wrong with either, they are both exceptional, its whats hung off it that counts.
People, you cannot compare TT or TTS or what ever with the 370Z. This thing is the real deal, proper coupe, not some “sporty” car.
This car is made to perform, not to look pretty like some plasticky Audi or a VW, plus Euro cars cannot compare with quality with the Nissan product like a 370Z, and that comes from a personal experience.
Can’t wait to get this Z in my driveaway ;)
I find that the rear is brilliant. But the front end looks like a gaping mouth of a shark whale.