I was part of a marketing focus group a few weeks ago and they revealed the 370Z to us and got our opinions. It looked amazing. It reminded me of a shark of sorts -- the tail lights look like crecents or 'boomerangs'. It was 330+ HP, 200lbs lighter than the 350Z, and they are targeting a 30,000-32,000 base MSRP.

The front looked slightly more aggressive with a wider and more pronounced 'scoop'. The rear bumper had a distinctive look and feel to it, with the exaust pipes looking more pronounced (and larger).

The left side gauge was digital and performed multiple tasks, and was able to display other things -- this was in ADDITION to the center left gauge.

Redline was pushed back but they wouldnt tell us how far.

Cargo room was decreased slightly.

The rear sway bar cover was slightly slimmer.

The headlights had a very distinctive look to them

I was assured the images I saw were photos, and not renders. I could tell they were real.

I did not sign an NDA but we were not allowed to bring in cameras or cell phones, there were 6 of us chosen to be part of the focus group, all Z owners.

 

was ***** wonka there and did you take a ride on a gondola of death through a tunnel?

just making sure.

 

Meh...

 

Save this post and compare my discription with the real thing next year.

NONE of the renderings ive seen here have been accurate or recent to the real thing.

 

How did they pick you. You didnt even try to smuggle something out. I would have took it and ran.

 

You seem to be a trustworthy source...

 

the more important question, how does the current Z look in comparrison to the next gen? Can we hang or do we look completely outdated? heh

 

I will.

But also, I agree I think any of these TERRIBLE renderings anyone has seen are trash.

 

seems possible they do alot of vehicle testing in Irvine CA..too bad no pics but hey cant all wine bc we all dont have a camera strapped to our neck.

 

I thought Nissan moved to TN with thier design studio, or is the design studio still in California?

 

Sure we dont all have a cam on our neck.. But we sure could use our cell phone cams which im sure we all have because we have Z's..

 

well, ...it really sucks that you have no credible proof bro. I mean thats like me saying. Hey guys i just seen budda,, and hes fat and a amazing fellow. budda we praise.

If your telling the truth thats cool man, but damn, ..no proof equals the BS responses your gonna get .

 

Yes. 9 posts is practically veteran status.

 

still in california, but there are a few others scattered around the US.

 

They moved to TN., but the bulk of 350Z sales were Ca. Naturally you will go where the picking is good, next they should be coming to texas at some pt. hopefully

 

+1 for Texas

 

Man, would I like to believe that! Not sure if I can though -- Nissan hasn't exactly been good about reducing weight on their model revisions. I sure hope this comes to be true though.

Did they talk about when it might be released? Model Year '09, or calendar year '09?

 

sticky post till next Z is out , ban fool if its nothing like description, if it is, ban him anyways for not providing pictures in the first place

 

I saw the Loch Ness Monster in the SF Bay

 

I cant say either way. You have no proof + I still dont know what it looks like so I cant judge on the styling. I dont know what to say.