Nissan Z:

Next generation Nissan Z coming in 2011

We previously reported that Nissan will unveil the sixth generation Z-line in 2009. But it seems that the company is very busy with creating the new hybrid lineup, a small sports coupe and the launch of the Nissan GT-R, so the current 350Z will stay alive for another two more years. This means that the new 370Z will be launched in 2011.
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2009 Nissan 370Z Details

The history of Nissan Z-Cars started long time ago, more exactly back in the ’70s. Since the launch the model was a real success all over the world. And the latest generation is the highly definition of Nissan Sports Cars. And only after five years since its launch, there are already rumors about a new generation Z-cars: a bigger engine capacity, bigger output, and better performance. The 370Z, will be unveiled in October at the Paris Motor Show or in November.

The 370Z is internally known as the C53D will keep a few general aspects from the current 350Z (mostly regarding its shape). But the headlights with LED technology, will be more "dramatic" compared to it.

The The 370Z will use the same VQ37VHR found in the Infiniti G37: a 3.7 liter V6 engine that delivers more than 330 hp.

New Nissan Sports Car spotted at Nurburgring

In profile, it looks like a 350Z that got squeezed from the ends, pushing up the roof in the middle. But don’t worry. In production, it is likely to look a lot more like the Urge concept car than the mule spotted testing at Nurburging. But it was spotted testing at Nurburging. Though it has a family resemblance to the current 350Z, it’s shorter and has a shorter wheelbase. In fact, the body appears to be a chopped 350Z body, with a roof riveted into place make the (...)
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1990 - 1996 Nissan Z-Cars fourth generation

Nissan ended the production of the 300ZX Z31 in 1989 and no one seemed to be sorry about it. But also, no one was prepared for what Nissan was about to unveil in 1990: a new, completely redesigned and aggressive 300ZX, with even more power and a new personality. The 300ZX was in the top 10 Best for the 7 years in which it was in production in America; it also was awarded “Import car of the year” by Motor Trend and won “Design of the year.”
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1984 - 1989 Nissan Z-Cars third series

The history of Nissan Z-Cars begins in 1970 with the introduction of the 240Z, the first model from the first series. The second series, the 280ZX was unveiled in 1979. In 1984 the “Nissan” badge was used for the first time on the US market instead of “Datsun”, and the same year was the year when the third generation Z-Cars was unveiled. The third generation or the 300ZX was completely redesigned and used a more powerful engine than the previous series: a 3.0 liter V6 engine. Also the 300ZX was more expensive than the previous models: the 1986 model was priced at $18.400
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1979 - 1983 Nissan Z-Cars second series

Let’s make a little review on the Z-cars first series. It was launched in 1970 and included the 240Z, 260Z and 280Z models. Today is time to move forward and talk about the second series, unveiled in 1979. Compared to the first series, the second only had one model, the 280ZX, offered in both 2-seater and 2+2-seated. The 280ZX was more refined and luxurious than the previous Z models. Also the new Z-car series was a success on the American market (in 1980 more than 500.000 units have been sold). The 280ZX compete with Porsche 924, Chevrolet Corvette and Toyota Supr
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1970 - 1978 Nissan Z-Cars first series: 240Z, 260Z and 280Z

Nissan’s sports cars always been a success on the Japanese market and not only. So is the Nissan Fairlady Z (name used in Japan) starting its first year of unveiling in 1970 until our days. The Fairlady Z was sold on the US market as Datsuns until 1984. The first model from the Z-Cars series was the 240Z. Next Nissan presented the 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX and last one is 350Z. The Datsuns 240Z was unveiled in 1969 and on the US market was brought in 1970 by Yutaka Katayama, president of Nissan Motors USA operations. The “Z” letter from the name refers to the displacement of the engine: the first model - the 240Z used a 2.4 liter engine; 350Z uses a 3.5 liter engine
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2009 Nissan 400Z

Nissan are preparing their sixth generation of the Z-line. Replacing the current 350Z after seven years of production, the next Nissan sportscar is expected to be launched in the year 2009. Carrying the 40-year tradition of the Z-cars, the new model will be lighter, more powerful and therefore a lot faster.
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2009 Nissan 400Z Picture Gallery

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