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Lock & Load · 11-20-2008, 06:30 PM

Here is the summery I wrote, we had the car for about an hour, and took a short drive. Next week we will have it at our disposal for a few days, so we will get it on the scales and tear into it a bit further...

370Z *data directly from Nissan media preview guide.

Unfortunately we still can’t talk about driving the car, that info is on lock down until Dec 1, 2008.

Dimensions: 100.4” wheelbase, 167.1” overall length, 61” front track, 62.8” rear track, 72.6” wide, 52.1” tall. *these spec should be from a car equipped with 19” wheels.

Power: 3.7 li DOHC 24-Valve, 332hp @ 7000, that is +26hp over 2008. 270lb-ft @5200. 7500 redline.

Weight: You can not compare the current car directly to the 2008, or previous cars, because Nissan has “simplified” the model by offering only two trim levels for 2010, Base and Touring – and only two options can be added to those, Sport pkg and Nav. Our preview car was a Base with Sport pkg - this is the car you would likely buy if you wanted to race it. Peter Bedrosian was on hand for our demo, he was the project manager on the GTR and the 370Z. He told us that the 2010 Base w/sport pkg would be most comparable to a 2008 Enthusiast, it would also be the closest replacement for the already proven 2006 Track.
A Base w/sport should weigh about 88lbs less than an 08’ Ent (we will actually get the car on the scales next week when we have one for a few days), I believe this weight is still higher than an 06’ Trk.

They made big gains in torsion rigidity, 30% frt and 22% rear for the body. Weight balance listed as 54/46%.

S Drive: the blip down shift . Why the hell did Porsche, Ferrari or any of the so called super-car builders not do this first. You can turn it off, if you think you can do a better job than the car. The dash also has an indicator that shows what gear you are in. No matter what gear you go from-to, even skip a gear, and it will give you a dead on rev match.

TC and Stability can be turned 100% off, just press one button – once.

Suspension: is now lighter and stronger, completely new aluminum cradle. New front double-wishbone. Rear 4-link is now stronger and lighter. Revised shocks.
NO front camber adjustment. They claim this stronger suspension is the reason they did not need to build in front camber adjustment.

New sport brakes, 14” frt, 13.8” rear.

19” wheels are Rays forged, with Bridgestone RE050A tires.

More rear cargo space. The original brace is still there, but has been inverted, so it is under the floor. An additional brace has been added right behind the seats.

Sport pkg: Viscous LSD, S-drive, 19” wheels, frt/rear spoiler, Sport brakes. *a base car with 18”s will not be able to get an LSD.

Base price: $29.930

My initial thinking has this as a BS car.

Other important info.... No plans for a Nismo model at this time, I worked that question in to our conversation three different ways to try and get a slip up, but no plans to build one - I guess the market for a clapped-out two seater is not good enough to support building/crash testing another Nismo, this was not a big seller for them. However, there will be a line of Nismo parts. Our tester had a Nismo diff and oil cooler installed, it was going to the track when we were done with it.

I will post a few pics and maybe a video later, I don't have a lot, we were more interested in driving it than looking at it.

Cheers
Michael

11-20-2008, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lock & Load Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 58 Drives: Mazda RX8 Rep Power: 254	Interesting review from journo Here is the summery I wrote, we had the car for about an hour, and took a short drive. Next week we will have it at our disposal for a few days, so we will get it on the scales and tear into it a bit further... 370Z data directly from Nissan media preview guide. Unfortunately we still can’t talk about driving the car, that info is on lock down until Dec 1, 2008. Dimensions: 100.4” wheelbase, 167.1” overall length, 61” front track, 62.8” rear track, 72.6” wide, 52.1” tall. these spec should be from a car equipped with 19” wheels. Power: 3.7 li DOHC 24-Valve, 332hp @ 7000, that is +26hp over 2008. 270lb-ft @5200. 7500 redline. Weight: You can not compare the current car directly to the 2008, or previous cars, because Nissan has “simplified” the model by offering only two trim levels for 2010, Base and Touring – and only two options can be added to those, Sport pkg and Nav. Our preview car was a Base with Sport pkg - this is the car you would likely buy if you wanted to race it. Peter Bedrosian was on hand for our demo, he was the project manager on the GTR and the 370Z. He told us that the 2010 Base w/sport pkg would be most comparable to a 2008 Enthusiast, it would also be the closest replacement for the already proven 2006 Track. A Base w/sport should weigh about 88lbs less than an 08’ Ent (we will actually get the car on the scales next week when we have one for a few days), I believe this weight is still higher than an 06’ Trk. They made big gains in torsion rigidity, 30% frt and 22% rear for the body. Weight balance listed as 54/46%. S Drive: the blip down shift . Why the hell did Porsche, Ferrari or any of the so called super-car builders not do this first. You can turn it off, if you think you can do a better job than the car. The dash also has an indicator that shows what gear you are in. No matter what gear you go from-to, even skip a gear, and it will give you a dead on rev match. TC and Stability can be turned 100% off, just press one button – once. Suspension: is now lighter and stronger, completely new aluminum cradle. New front double-wishbone. Rear 4-link is now stronger and lighter. Revised shocks. NO front camber adjustment. They claim this stronger suspension is the reason they did not need to build in front camber adjustment. New sport brakes, 14” frt, 13.8” rear. 19” wheels are Rays forged, with Bridgestone RE050A tires. More rear cargo space. The original brace is still there, but has been inverted, so it is under the floor. An additional brace has been added right behind the seats. Sport pkg: Viscous LSD, S-drive, 19” wheels, frt/rear spoiler, Sport brakes. *a base car with 18”s will not be able to get an LSD. Base price: $29.930 My initial thinking has this as a BS car. Other important info.... No plans for a Nismo model at this time, I worked that question in to our conversation three different ways to try and get a slip up, but no plans to build one - I guess the market for a clapped-out two seater is not good enough to support building/crash testing another Nismo, this was not a big seller for them. However, there will be a line of Nismo parts. Our tester had a Nismo diff and oil cooler installed, it was going to the track when we were done with it. I will post a few pics and maybe a video later, I don't have a lot, we were more interested in driving it than looking at it. Cheers Michael