2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster Dashboard
Behold the 370Z convertible. Like the 350Z, it derives from a fastback coupe. But this convertible—which originated at Nissan Design America in San Diego—was more thoroughly baked into the new Z’s development program. The result is a design that’s much more integrated, much less a slab-sided afterthought.
In addition to its good looks, the new convertible is also easier to live with. The seating position is a little higher than before, providing a better view of what’s going on ahead. (Being in the command center in the previous Z-vertible was like sitting in a foxhole.) With the top up, the view straight astern is also improved, though here the distinction is academic, and as with so many convertibles, the rear-quarter sightlines are blind.
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster
PRICE AS TESTED: $44,040 (base price: $41,240)
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 226 cu in, 3696cc
Power (SAE net): 332 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 270 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 100.4 in Length: 167.2 in Width: 72.8 in Height: 52.2 in Curb weight: 3495 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 24.3 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.7 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 156 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 156 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 18/25 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg
As you’d expect, the top is power operated—one switch does it all. It clamps itself to the windshield header with a resounding whack—a little too resounding, maybe, which also goes for the hard tonneau when the top stows itself. On the other hand, it’s at the high end of the cloth-top quality scale: nicely lined and better than many at damping wind noise.
