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Waggz
11-30-2008, 12:27 AM
The 370Z was on the cover. There was also a 4 page article on it as well. The stats on the car are as follows:

Vehicle Type: Front engine, rear wheel drive, 2 passenger, 3 door hatchback

Estimated Base Price: $30,000

Engine Type: VQ37HR DOHC 24 Valve V6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 226 Cu in, 3696 CC (Stroke 4.6mm longer then 350Z)
Power: 330 HP @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 270 lb ft @ 5200 RPM
Redline: 7,500 RPM

Transmission: 6 Speed manual, 7 speed auto w/ manumatic shifting (Manual includes "SyncroRev Match")

Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 100.4 in (3.9 in decrease from 350Z) Length:167.1 in (2.7 in decrease from 350Z)Width:72.6 in (1.1 in increase from 350Z)
Height:51.8 in(.3 in lower than 350Z)Curb Weight: 3350-3400 lbs

Performance:
0-60 Mph: 5.0
0-100 Mph: 13.0
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 Mph
Top speed (drag limited): 160 Mph

Fuel Economy: 18/26

Extra Notes:
Optional Sport Pack includes 19 in wheels(base model has 18 in), Bridgstone Potenza tires, four piston front calipers, LSD and chin & Rump spoilers

Interior nice, gauges a let down

Car sounds awesome from outside, but too quiet inside

Brakes are well balanced and responsive

Stiffer frame, better handling, more neutral, test subject lacked correct steering rack.

cullpearlyellowtt
11-30-2008, 11:28 PM
I still wish it had turbo's on it but still its a nice step forward from the 350z

VQ37
12-01-2008, 12:40 PM
Chin and rump spoilers. Rump spoiler, really, was that the best term they could've used?

Z_Freak
12-01-2008, 01:54 PM
I went to Wal-Mart yesterday to pick up the issue of Car and Driver and they didn't have the 370Z on the cover.

Waggz
12-01-2008, 09:02 PM
It's the Jan '09 issue that I got in the mail. It's got a yellow Tree Sendy on the cover, and this issue also includes 10 best cars, cheap speed, and the 2010 Mustang! Funny how they make issues a whole month + before that issue's month.

Z_Freak
12-01-2008, 10:18 PM
Alright, I'll keep my eye out. I am also impatiently awaiting Road and Track and Motor Trend to come out with their 370Z issues. I hope to start a collection for when I have my 370Z 10 years down the road.

Waggz
12-02-2008, 08:01 PM
Don't forget about nissan sport

Z_Freak
12-02-2008, 08:11 PM
Don't worry, I am a subscriber to Nissan Sport.

jschrauwen
12-04-2008, 01:53 AM
I thought the video promo said it's base price started at 27,000?

Gotta like the aluminum hood, trunk and door skins though.

Michaelsevilla
12-04-2008, 02:27 AM
man I wish it wasn't that high...but for the performance its still a good price..