2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Preview

Model Lineup
The addition of the new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster increases the model lineup to four: 370Z Coupe, 370Z Touring Coupe, 370Z Roadster, and 370Z Roadster Touring. With the exception of the fixed or convertible roof, all models share the identical V-6 powerplant, transmission choices, and rear-wheel-drive powertrain. The option differences are found only in the equipment levels.

Standard on all 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster models is air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, black woven “Carbon” cloth seats, and an AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers. The seats are both manually adjusted. The 370Z Roadster Touring is upgraded with leather and suede seating surfaces, power-adjustable seats, and a 240-watt Bose audio package with 6 speakers and 2 subwoofers. The standard seats on the Roadster Touring model include integrated heating and cooling functions. Optional is a hard-drive-based Nissan navigation system with XM NavTraffic, a 9.3 GB music hard drive, and a built-in iPod adapter. An optional Sport package adds a limited-slip differential, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, sport brakes, and a front and rear spoiler package.

Hardware
The 2010 370Z Roadster is the most powerful convertible Nissan has ever made. Under its aluminum hood is Nissan’s 3.7-liter VQ powerplant (it’s the same engine used in the Infiniti G37). In the Z Roadster, it is rated at 332 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. There are two transmission choices. The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual with SynchroRev matching. The optional transmission is a 7-speed automatic with a manual mode. All 370Z Roadster models are rear-wheel drive. The EPA has rated the fuel economy of the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster at 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway with either the manual or automatic transmission.

The standard disc brakes are 12.6 inches in diameter in the front, and 12.1 inches in the rear. Optional on both models (included in the Sport package) are 14-inch disc brakes with 4-piston calipers in the front, and 13.8-inch discs with 2-piston calipers in the rear. All 370Z Roadster models are fitted with 18-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels as standard equipment. Larger 19-inch forged aluminum alloy wheels, with wider performance tires, are included in the Sport package.