First Public Showing Of 370z In The UK

Dash · 11-23-2008, 05:54 PM

Just thought Id post this up for you guys interested in more hands on pics. Im the media officer for nissansportz here in the UK and I thought I'd share our good fortune with you. Video to follow.

Yesterday saw the first public showing of the brand new Nissan 370Z in the UK. And we at nissansportz.com were proud to be the ones to have it first. It took an awful lot of planning and with the help of both Nissan UK and Nissan Europe, nissansportz were able to unveil the replacement to the 350Z to their members at the club AGM. In keeping with such an occasion the venue chosen was the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire. The car (seen below) had been driven to the UK under cover of darkness direct from the European HQ of the Nissan Sports Division in Geneva. Still on European tradeplates the car was one of the very first production prototypes in Europe. Coming to the UK just 3 days after the official launch, gave nissansportz members an exclusive first hand viewing of what is going to be the 2 seater sports coupe of 2009.

The new design was quickly put side by side with its predecessor and it was clear to see that key qualities of the 350Z had been considered and improved upon in the new design. "This car really needs to be seen to be appreciated" said David Baker, "The photos just don't do it justice". On hand was Marshall Nissans Dealer Principle Dave Arrowsmith, who was within minutes, practically fighting off offers of deposits, until the cars official announcement in the UK.

What has been seen by the press and the pundits as an evolution rather than a revolution, can be, (when seen in the flesh) proven to be a radical and correct step in the right direction following on from the 350Z as another ground breaking design. Its size really is deceptive. It was only when placed side by side with its predecessor that it became apparent just how compact the new design is. And yet none of the qualities found in the old car have been lost. Despite increased safety regulations (which usually encounters more weight) the new 370Z manages to maintain a similar weight to the 350Z by using more aluminium components and lowers the centre of gravity over the old car. Also up is the power output from the all new 3.7 litre V6 engine.

Also expected for the first time in the UK, is an automatic version featuring a 7 speed auto 'box. Whilst prices and specification have yet to be confirmed by Nissan UK, it is clear that they are on to yet another class leading winner with the replacement to the highly acclaimed 350Z.

Stay tuned for more information over the coming days and some video footage of our time with the car.

11-23-2008, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dash Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nurburg Posts: 4 Drives: Car Rep Power: 17	First Public Showing Of 370z In The UK Just thought Id post this up for you guys interested in more hands on pics. Im the media officer for nissansportz here in the UK and I thought I'd share our good fortune with you. Video to follow. Yesterday saw the first public showing of the brand new Nissan 370Z in the UK. And we at nissansportz.com were proud to be the ones to have it first. It took an awful lot of planning and with the help of both Nissan UK and Nissan Europe, nissansportz were able to unveil the replacement to the 350Z to their members at the club AGM. In keeping with such an occasion the venue chosen was the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire. The car (seen below) had been driven to the UK under cover of darkness direct from the European HQ of the Nissan Sports Division in Geneva. Still on European tradeplates the car was one of the very first production prototypes in Europe. Coming to the UK just 3 days after the official launch, gave nissansportz members an exclusive first hand viewing of what is going to be the 2 seater sports coupe of 2009. The new design was quickly put side by side with its predecessor and it was clear to see that key qualities of the 350Z had been considered and improved upon in the new design. "This car really needs to be seen to be appreciated" said David Baker, "The photos just don't do it justice". On hand was Marshall Nissans Dealer Principle Dave Arrowsmith, who was within minutes, practically fighting off offers of deposits, until the cars official announcement in the UK. What has been seen by the press and the pundits as an evolution rather than a revolution, can be, (when seen in the flesh) proven to be a radical and correct step in the right direction following on from the 350Z as another ground breaking design. Its size really is deceptive. It was only when placed side by side with its predecessor that it became apparent just how compact the new design is. And yet none of the qualities found in the old car have been lost. Despite increased safety regulations (which usually encounters more weight) the new 370Z manages to maintain a similar weight to the 350Z by using more aluminium components and lowers the centre of gravity over the old car. Also up is the power output from the all new 3.7 litre V6 engine. Also expected for the first time in the UK, is an automatic version featuring a 7 speed auto 'box. Whilst prices and specification have yet to be confirmed by Nissan UK, it is clear that they are on to yet another class leading winner with the replacement to the highly acclaimed 350Z. Stay tuned for more information over the coming days and some video footage of our time with the car. Last edited by Dash; 11-23-2008 at 05:56 PM.