ShareThis2010 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER
TYPE: Rear-drive, two-passenger roadster.
PRICE: $36,970 base.
WHERE BUILT: Tochigi, Japan.
KEY RIVALS: Porsche 987, Chevrolet Corvette, Audi TT.
POWER: 3.7-liter, 332 horsepower, double overhead camV6 with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control, seven-speed automatic transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY: 18 city, 25 highway mpg.
CHASSIS: Unibody; double wishbone aluminum suspension with front/rear stabilizer bars; independent multi-link rear; power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution; 18-inch alloy wheels.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 167.2 x 72.8 x 52.2 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 100.4 x 61/62.8 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 3,489 pounds.
STANDARD: Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition; power windows with one-touch auto up/down feature, power door locks with auto-lock feature; center console box with a non-intrusive cover design; automatic climate control; two 12-volt power outlets; three cup holders; AM/FM/CD/AUX 4-speaker audio system with illuminated steering wheel-mounted control; dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags; door-mounted curtain air bags.
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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