Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) has made its world debut at the New York Auto Show. Powered by the same 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster may outputs 332 hp at 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.
Nissan 370Z Roadster’s engine can be coupled with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic which is available with SynchroRev Match.
Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) features a glass rear window with an electric defroster and a soft-top roof with a fabric inner liner that requires 20 seconds to open or close. With its soft-top, Nissan 370Z Roadster may reduce the noise intrusion into the cabin.
Press Release
Less than a year after the introduction of the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe – a vehicle that reset the bar for affordable sports car design and performance – comes its dramatic new stablemate, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. The seductively styled Z Roadster offers everything the hardtop Z Coupe does – and more. As in more classic open-air sports car driving excitement. More sun, moon and stars. And more refinement than any Z convertible that has ever come before – including a standard automatic latching power top and Nissan Intelligent Key. Also offered are an array of technology and convenience features, including the first-ever Z Roadster-available heating and cooling ventilated net seats, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, satellite radio and advanced Nissan Navigation System. The 2010 370Z Roadster is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide in late summer.
“As expected, the Nissan 370Z Roaster delivers an exhilarating connection to the air, wind and environment on top of the new Z Coupe’s exceptional levels of performance,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “But perhaps unexpected for a car this sporty is its greatly enhanced refinement and quality – as seen in features such as its one-touch, auto-locking convertible top and beautifully crafted interior.”
A Truly Authentic Roadster
The 370Z Roadster’s most obvious departure from the 370Z Coupe is its convertible top. The soft-top roof was designed with an emphasis on three key areas: to provide a sleek silhouette matching the new Z’s stunning styling with the top up or down, to offer easy single-action open-close operation, and to provide an enjoyable top-down experience with reduced wind turbulence and all-climate driver/passenger comfort.
With the convertible top in the closed position, the design provides a sophisticated sloped-back appearance, the perfect balance between the soft top and the Z body design. The shortened windshield and aerodynamically rounded rear deck enhance the Z’s kinetic and dynamic character lines. When in the down position, the convertible top is concealed beneath a full body-color hard tonneau cover, which extends forward to help create the Z Roadster’s classic “double cockpit” style interior.
The standard black cloth convertible top features a fabric inner liner, which provides a quality appearance and helps reduce noise intrusion into the cabin, along with an enlarged (versus the previous generation Z Roadster) glass rear window with an integrated electric rear window defroster. The top operation takes approximately 20 seconds start-to-finish and is controlled by either a center console-mounted switch or by a button located on the doors. The automatic latch system secures the top to – or releases it from – the windscreen header without driver intervention. The shape and position of the glass wind deflector, located between the fixed headrest bars, has been optimised to reduce turbulence into the cabin.
Like the new 370Z Coupe, the Z Roadster’s new exterior is more aggressive in appearance and lighter and tighter in structure than the previous generation. The wheelbase is nearly 101.6 mm shorter (2550 mm versus 2649 mm) and overall length is reduced by 66.0 mm (4247 mm versus 4313 mm). The new Z Roadster features an aluminum hood, door panels and trunk for reduced weight At the same time, the body structure was extensively revised, improving rigidity and stability. The Nissan 370Z Roaster includes additional structural reinforcement (over the 370Z Coupe), in both the A-pillars and side sills.
The Z Roadster’s exterior design incorporates the look and feel of the new Z Coupe, including its signature long nose/short cockpit proportions, vertical door handles and distinctive new headlight/taillight treatment, which features a fierce “boomerang” shape. High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights with auto on/off feature are standard.
The 370Z Roadster is offered in seven exterior colors: Solid Red, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver, Platinum Graphite, Pearl White, Monterey Blue and a special premium color, Black Cherry.
Inside the stunning exterior, true to its sports car heritage, the Z Roadster’s interior is completely driver-centric, with its three-layer design grouping items by how a driver sees information, operates the controls and is held in place – so drivers feel completely connected and engaged whenever and wherever they drive, top up or down.
The Z Roadster features high back black woven “Carbon” cloth seats with 8-way manual driver’s/4-way manual passenger’s seat adjustments. Touring models include unique leather-appointed “net” seats with 4-way power/4-way manual operation on the driver’s seat (4-way power on the passenger’s seat). These second-generation net seats are exclusive to the Z Roadster and have integrated heating and cooling functions – ideal for open air driving no matter what the outside temperature. Adjustable front seat Active Head Restraints are also standard.
The Z Roadster’s 2-seat layout includes a deeply scooped instrument panel with a full-length center console separating the driver and passenger’s seat. The instrument panel retains the traditional Z 3-pod cluster with oil temperature, voltmeter and clock, while the speedometer and tachometer now include an “initial sweep” function, coming alive when the car is first started.
The sporty steering wheel is a new “oval” 3-spoke design, which offers baseball-style stitching, improved thumb grips and palm rest areas for improved feel on long drives.
The surface of the leather-wrapped wheel is “shaved” to provide a more kidney-like shape to better fit in the hand. The manual transmission shifter is specially padded to improve the accuracy of diagonal shifts and to feel softer in the hand for forward and backward motions.
Standard interior comfort and convenience features include Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, power windows with one-touch auto up/down feature, power door locks with auto-lock feature and a center console box with a nonintrusive cover design.
Other features include automatic climate control, two 12-volt power outlets, three cupholders (two in door panels, one in center console) and an AM/FM/CD/AUX 4-speaker audio system with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls.
The Touring model adds a 6CD Bose audio system with eight speakers (includes dual subwoofer) and MP3/WMA playback, XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink Universal Transceiver and aluminum-trimmed pedals. This is the first time Bluetooth and satellite radio have been available on a Z convertible.
The optional Navigation Package includes the touch-screen Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with XM NavTraffic real-time traffic information (XM subscription required, sold separately), 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback and a USB port for iPod connectivity. The new navigation system offers a number of enhancements (versus previous Nissan Navigation System designs), including four times higher screen resolution, wireless music player audio streaming capability (via Bluetooth), on-board Zagat restaurant ratings database, an in-dash DVD player and XM NavWeather weather information display (XM subscription required, sold separately).
The Nissan 370Z Roaster interior is available in Black cloth or for 370Z Touring Roadster models, a choice of Grey, Black or Wine leather-appointed net seating.
Open Air, Open Roads – An Unbeatable Combination
Roadster or Coupe, the new Zs share one of the most advanced drivetrains available for affordable sports cars today. The Z Roadster’s long list of cutting edge performance-focused technologies includes a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL), choice of 7-speed automatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual available with “SynchroRev Match” (the world’s first synchronised downshift rev matching manual transmission), refined 4-wheel independent suspension and 4-wheel vented disc brakes (available with Nissan Sport Brakes).
“The new 370Z Roadster lives in the same sweet spot of performance, style and value that the Z Coupe does,” said Castignetti. “Open air driving just begs for open roads and the new 370Z Convertible is the perfect companion.”
Compared to the previous generation 350Z Roadster, the new Z convertible picks up 26 horsepower and 2 lb-ft of torque (332 horsepower @ 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm, compared with the previous 3.5-litre V6’s 306 horsepower @ 6,800 rpm and 268 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm).
Along with its larger displacement, the 3.7-litre engine gives better power delivery all the way to the 7,500 rpm redline, improved low-end power and more high-end torque, creating an entirely new driving experience. Key to the enhanced performance is the VVEL system, which is able to optimize intake valve open/close movements, allowing the needed air to be sent promptly to the combustion chamber at the precisely optimised time. Since the VVEL system can adjust to open the valves slightly, it improves fuel efficiency by reducing camshaft friction and fuel waste. It also provides cleaner emissions by allowing for quicker warm-up of the catalyst and by stabilizing combustion when the engine is cool.
The 2010 Z Roadster is offered with a choice of two new advanced transmissions – a close-ratio 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. The 6-speed manual is available with SynchroRev Match (included in the optional Sport Package), which allows drivers of any skill level to experience professional-like gear shift performance. The SynchroRev Match function automatically controls and adjusts engine speed when shifting to the exact speed of the next gear position, essentially “blipping” the throttle to smooth out any up/down shifts. This not only allows the driver to focus more on braking and steering, it improves vehicle balance and smoothness by reducing the typical “shock” when the clutch is engaged. The system can be deactivated with a button next to the shifter for drivers who prefer less vehicle intervention.
The available 7-speed automatic includes Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and is designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual mode.
Drivers can use the standard paddle shifters or the shift lever. The 7-speed’s wide gear ratios offer improved fuel efficiency, while the Adaptive Shift Control is designed to adjust to the driver’s driving style.
Estimated fuel economy for the Nissan 370Z Roaster is 18 mpg City/25 mpg Highway for both the 7-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions – increases of 1 mpg City/2 mpg Highway for the automatic and 1 mpg City/1 mpg Highway for the manual transmission versus the 2009 350Z Roadster.
The Z Roadster also utilises the Z Coupe’s advanced 4-wheel independent suspension. The double-wishbone front suspension (which replaces the lower multilink setup in the 350Z) uses lighter forged aluminium arms and a lightweight rigid aluminium-alloy cradle, along with a lighter stabiliser bar with a 35 percent improved lever ratio. The 4-link rear suspension is also stiffer and lighter, with the rear cradle entirely integrated into a single part. “High response” shock absorbers are utilised on each corner for improved ride comfort.
The standard 370Z Roadster wheel and tyre package features 18×8.0-inch front/18×9.0-inch lightweight aluminium-alloy wheels with P225/50R18 front/P245/45R18 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer tyres. Available as part of the optional Sport Package are 19-inch RAYS forged lightweight aluminium-alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A P245/40R19 front/P275/35R19 tyres.
The Z’s standard 4-wheel vented disc brake system includes Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). The optional Sport Package includes Nissan Sport Brakes with large diameter 14.0- inch front and 13.8-inch rear discs (versus 12.6-inch front/rear standard discs) with 4-piston front and 2-piston rear aluminium callipers.
Steering is provided by a vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion design. Unwanted steering kickback and vibrations are reduced with the addition of a solenoid valve that acts like a damper when there is a harsh impact load. A Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is standard.
The Nissan 370Z Roadster’s list of standard safety features includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags; door-mounted curtain air bags; and seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Other standard equipment includes Active Head Restraints, Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones, Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Vehicle Security System and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Two Well-Equipped Models
The Nissan 370Z Roaster is offered in two well-equipped models – Nissan 370Z Roaster and the 370Z Touring Roadster. The Touring model includes the heated and cooling leather appointed power net seats, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, 8-speaker Bose audio system, XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription, sold separately) and aluminium-trimmed pedals.
Only two option packages are offered (Touring model only): the Sport Package, with 19-inch RAYS forged wheels and Bridgestone Potenza tyres, Nissan Sport Brakes, SynchroRev Match (6-speed manual transmission only) and Viscous Limited Slip Differential; and the Navigation Package, with Hard Drive-based Nissan Navigation System, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and USB connectivity.
The all-new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster offers everything the new Nissan Z Coupe does -an unmatched balance of dynamic performance, sculptured styling, innovative technology and exceptional value. And more. As in more classic open-air sports car excitement. More sun, moon and stars. And more refinement than any Z convertible that has ever come before - including a standard automatic latching power top and Nissan Intelligent Key, as well as available heating and cooling ventilated net seats, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, satellite radio and advanced Nissan Navigation System.
The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roaster is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide in late summer 2009.
Based on the current generation 370Z Coupe (introduced in January 2009), the Z Roadster shares its engine, transmissions, suspension, platform and most major components with the popular and exceptionally well-reviewed Z Coupe. The list of cutting edge technology includes the standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL), choice of 7-speed automatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual with available SynchroRev Match (the world’s first synchronized downshift rev matching manual transmission), refined 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel vented disc brakes (with available Nissan Sport Brakes) and lightweight yet rigid body structure. The Z Roadster departs from the Z Coupe with its exclusive high back net seats, added structural body reinforcements and convertible top. The 370Z Roadster’s roof was designed with an emphasis on three key areas: to provide a sleek silhouette matching the new Z’s stunning styling with the top up or down, to offer easy single-action open-close operation, and to provide an enjoyable top-down experience with reduced wind turbulence and all-climate driver/passenger comfort.
And, true to its sports car heritage, the Z Roadster’s interior is completely driver-centric, with its three-layer design grouping items by how a driver sees information, operates the controls and is held in place - so drivers feel completely connected and engaged whenever and wherever they drive, top up or down. The new Nissan 370Z Roaster is offered in two models: 370Z Roadster and 370Z Touring Roadster. Highlights of the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster include:
Body:
All-new high rigidity body with a dynamic presence and enhanced aerodynamics
Authentic Z sports car design and proportions with long hood and canopy cockpit
Improved body rigidity for enhanced handling, NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) and ride comfort
Short wheelbase (100.4 inches) and length (167.2 inches); aggressive stance
Cloth power-folding roof with fabric inner liner
Single action top operation with automatic roof lock, steel tonneau cover
Glass rear window with electric rear window defroster
Fixed glass wind deflector
Top operation available via Nisan Intelligent Key (button on door) or center console-mounted switch
Additional body reinforcements (versus 370Z Coupe), including A-pillars and side sills
Lightweight aluminum hood, doors and trunk lid
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights and LED brake lights with distinctive “boomerang” design
Signature vertical door handles, dual remote control mirrors
Front fender-mounted “flashing” Z emblems/sidemarkers
Seven available exterior colors: Solid Red, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver, Platinum Graphite, Pearl White, Monterey Blue and Black Cherry (premium color)
Engine and Driveline
Front engine/rear-wheel drive
Fourth-generation VQ series 3.7-liter engine, 24-valve DOHC V6 (VQ37VHR), rated at 332 horsepower @ 7,000 RPM, 270 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 RPM
Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) system
Micro-finished crankshaft and camshaft; small pitch, silent cam chain; drive-by-wire throttle
Available electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and standard paddle shifters; or 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission with available SynchroRev Match, the world’s first synchronized downshift rev matching manual transmission allowing perfectly matched heel-toe-like downshifting
Dual outlet exhaust
Carbon Fiber composite driveshaft
Suspension, Steering and Braking
4-wheel independent multi-link suspension with use of lightweight aluminum components
Double-wishbone front suspension, rear multi-link suspension; 3-point front strut tower brace; high response shock absorbers
Large diameter front and rear hollow stabilizer bars
Vehicle speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
Available Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)
Power-assisted vented front and rear disc brakes, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Available Nissan Sport Brakes with 14.0-inch front/13.8-inch rear rotors and 4-piston front/2-piston rear aluminum calipers
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and P225/50R18 front / 245/45R18 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires
Available 19-inch RAYS lightweight 5-spoke forged-alloy wheels with P245/40R19 front / 275/35R19 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires
Interior Features
Enhanced, high quality interior with innovative, driver-centric “three-layer” design with information, operation and holding layers
2-passenger seating, with unique driver and passenger seat designs and functions
Driver’s seat shaped to help hold the body firmly in place without interfering with shifting
Standard black woven “Carbon” cloth seats; 8-way manual driver’s seat, 4-way manual passenger’s seat
Available exclusive, second generation high-back leather-appointed ventilated net seats with HVAC heating and cooling, 4-way power/4-way manual operation driver’s seat/4-way power passenger’s seat
Available synthetic suede and leather-appointed door panel inserts
3-bay gauge pods - similar to the original 240Z design
Tilt steering column with integrated instrument cluster
Adjustable front head restraints
Standard automatic temperature control
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with Z emblem
Wide center console
Available Bose audio system with 6-disc CD changer and 8 speakers (standard on Touring model)
Available XM Satellite Radio (standard on Touring model, XM subscription required)
Available Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (standard on Touring model)
Available Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic real-time traffic information (XM subscription required, sold separately), 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback, and a USB port for iPod and other music player connectivity
Nissan Navigation System enhancements (versus previous system designs) include four times higher screen resolution, wireless music player audio streaming capability (via Bluetooth), on-board Zagat restaurant ratings database, in-dash DVD player and XM NavWeather weather information display (XM subscription required, sold separately)
Power windows with auto one-touch up and down feature
Power door locks with auto locking feature
Available aluminum pedals (standard on Touring model)
Available HomeLink Universal Transceiver (standard on Touring model)
Two 12-volt power outlets, three cupholders (two in door panels, one in center console)
Standard cruise control
Standard Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
Safety and Security
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
3-point ALR/ELR seatbelts (driver’s seatbelt ELR only)
Front seat Active Head Restraints
Zone Body Construction
Energy-absorbing steering column
Aluminum side-door guard beams
Standard Vehicle Security System
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Models
Nissan 370Z Roaster offered in two models: 370Z and 370Z Touring
Two available packages (370Z Touring only): Sport Package and Navigation
Today the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster made its global debut in New York City, revealing its seductive styling and classic open-air sports car driving excitement. The dramatic new stablemate to the 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe, the ZRoadster offers everything the hardtop Z Coupe does – performance, style and value – with the added exhilaration of being at one with the open air.
The Z Roadster shares its engine, transmissions, suspension, platform and most major components with the popular and exceptionally well-reviewed Z Coupe. The cutting-edge technology includes the standard 332-horsepower 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine and choice of 7-speed automatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual with available SynchroRev Match (the world’s first synchronized downshift rev matching manual transmission).
“The Nissan 370Z Roaster delivers the same exceptional performance offered in the Coupe and more refinement than any other Z convertible that has come before,” said Jeff Parent, vice president of sales and marketing, Nissan Canada Inc. “Features such as its one-touch, auto-locking convertible top and beautifully crafted interior might be unexpected in a car this sporty.”
The soft-top roof design provides a sleek silhouette matching the new Z’s stunning styling, top up or down, and the ease of a single-action open-close operation. Its design ensures an enjoyable top-down experience with reduced wind turbulence and all-climate driver and passenger comfort. The Z Roadster is expected in Canadian Nissan dealerships in late summer.
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