eatmyduZt

I was at the local Nissan dealer recently and they are already stocking 2011 Altima's, when typically are the the 2011 Z's released, Jan.1st?

Entaille

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next year model cars typically come out the summer before that year. 2011 370zs are already out. they have anniversary models and unchanged models.

DavesZ#3

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Dealers are already having the "end of the year clearance sale" so the 2011s should be arriving in a month or so. Nissan website still lists 2010 Z models. BTW - the 40th anniversary is a 2010.

Entaille

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ah good to know.

davidv

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The electric 370Z has been delayed until mid-2011. That's what I heard.

DavesZ#3

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If it's electric, then it won't be a 370 will it?

Maybe they'll start using the amperage as the designation.

davidv

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My apologies. Half electric: http://www.370z.com/MagazineArticles...Z-in-2011.aspx

BoomerZ33

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The first hybrid Z. very interesting

DavesZ#3

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I'll believe it when I see it. Or at least when something with Nissan's name on it makes the announcement. This idea has been floating around for over a year, with many people reporting it but all from the same little-known source.

Who wants an electric sports car anyway? We're probably not talking about a Tesla, it will probably be more like a Prius.

eatmyduZt

After you guys mentioned the possibility of a 370 hybrid I did a little more digging and located this site (attached). It appears that Nissan will be teaming with Mercedes, among others, on this endeavour. This could make for a very interesting machine. It appears the concept rendition is using the 350 style headlights, not my color!

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/nissan-z/ke2077.html

DeatschWerks

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Why wouldn't you? In application like the Z-platform, it would have more performance implications (at least, you'd hope!) than anything else. Who wouldn't want a 50-80 ft.lbs boost through the entire power band?