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Nissan 370Z Pictures From LA Auto Show 11.19.08

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Nissan dropped the final cover off its all-new 2009 370Z at the LA Auto Show today. While we've been looking at pics of the two-place coupe since last month, today Nissan gave us pricing (base MSRP of $29,930) and a slew of technical info at the roll-out (follow the jump for the details). Regardless of how you feel about the new styling, it will be hard to dismiss the significant improvements Nissan made to the interior of the new car. The materials, fit, and finish are all excellent... especially if you compare the new car to the old side-by-side. Addressing poundage (another significant complaint about the previous-gen 350Z), Nissan put the new car on a serious diet. Paying close attention to the little things, engineers dropped several hundred pounds off the curb weight compared to the outgoing 350Z. The svelte standard model with a 6-speed manual now tips the scales at just 3,232 pounds (the 2008 350Z Enthusiast Model was about 3,350 pounds). More power, a stronger chassis and a much improved interior. Enthusiasts will find a lot to like with the new model.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/19/l...-all-new-370z/

all 370z come w. nismo exhaust?

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Originally Posted by G in ny (Post 2350)

all 370z come w. nismo exhaust?

nah.. I think it's just for promotional purpose

http://www.wheelsnews.com/galleries/...live-10123.jpg

OOOoohh!! Check out the legs on that thing. Gorgeous. I prefer a little beefier, but I take it without thinking.

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Paying close attention to the little things, engineers dropped several hundred pounds off the curb weight compared to the outgoing 350Z. The svelte standard model with a 6-speed manual now tips the scales at just 3,232 pounds (the 2008 350Z Enthusiast Model was about 3,350 pounds).

Whaaaa???:icon14: 3350lbs-3232lbs = 118lbs

Where did they get "several hundred pounds" from??

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Originally Posted by BlackBullet (Post 2409)

Whaaaa???:icon14: 3350lbs-3232lbs = 118lbs

Where did they get "several hundred pounds" from??

I just looked up the specs on the 08 model and average was around 3,339lbs

Yeah, I think Nissan realized they had bitten off more than they could chew on the weight aspect. The engineers got painted into a corner when it came out that Nissan was looking for a smaller, lighter car, yet have the same amount of interior space (in fact, if you look at the specs you see it's slightly larger in some dimensions). Take into account a slightly larger engine and you get the size and weight of the car Nissan has given us. Not a bad thing really, since we still got better than a 1/10 power/weight ratio, but it's not the 200 lb diet that was first speculated on.

S.