The 2009 Nissan 370Z hasn't had its official debut, so how can we be looking at pics of the convertible? Simple, Inside Line was able to get some information on the new droptop Z and have assemble a pretty convincing picture.

Unlike the G37 Convertible that features a retractable hardtop, the future 370Z Roadster will come with a power-operated soft top. Nissan wants to keep the 370Z as reasonable as possible, and a lower cost, lighter weight fabric roof makes the most sense. Like the coupe version, the future 370Z Roadster will come with a 3.7-liter Nissan VQ engine currently used in the G37 Coupe. The engine will be offered with a choice of seven-speed automatic and a six-speed manual transmission.

Expect to see the the real convertible in April at the New York Auto Show.

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