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For Immediate Release
All-New 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z MakeWorld Debuts at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK (April 7, 2009) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today will introducetwo all-new Nissan Z
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sports car models – the NISMO 370Z and the 370Z Roadster –during a Webcast in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show. Bothnew Z
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s, which join the recently introduced Nissan 370Z Coupe, make their worlddebuts in New York. The Webcast will be available athttp://nissan370zny.com/at7:00 P.M. EDT today.The all-new 370Z Roadster goes on sale in late summer as a 2010 model andfeatures a new power-folding convertible top with single-action operation andautomatic roof latch. It also offers more refinement than any Z
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convertible that hascome before – including standard Nissan Intelligent Key
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, as well as availableheating and cooling ventilated net seats, Bluetooth
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Hands-free Phone System,satellite radio and an advanced Nissan Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box HardDrive.The performance-inspired 2009 NISMO 370Z features dramatic aerodynamic styling,a 350-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine and a specially tuned suspension. It alsooffers unique interior treatments and special NISMO-branded 19-inch superlightweight forged alloy wheels. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan retailersnationwide beginning in June. “The addition of these two exciting new Z
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s to the dynamic new 370Z Coupe givesus three times the firepower as any competitive affordable sports car on the markettoday,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. “Now, if you prefer your 370Z action with a wide-open top or with wide-open extreme stylingand performance, we have the perfect Z
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for you.” Full information on both new vehicles is available at nissannews.com.- more -
 
About the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
Based on the current generation 370Z Coupe (introduced in January 2009), the Z
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Roadster shares its engine, transmissions, suspension, platform and most majorcomponents with the popular and exceptionally well-reviewed Z
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Coupe. The list of cutting edge technology includes the standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL), choice of 7-speedautomatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual with available SynchroRevMatch
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(the world’s first synchronized downshift rev matching manual transmission),refined 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel vented disc brakes (with availableNissan Sport Brakes) and lightweight yet rigid body structure.The Z
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Roadster departs from the Z
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Coupe with its exclusive high back seats, addedstructural body reinforcements and convertible top. The 370Z Roadster’s roof wasdesigned with an emphasis on three key areas: to provide a sleek silhouettematching the new Z
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’s stunning styling with the top up or down, to offer easy single-action open-close operation, and to provide an enjoyable top-down experience withreduced wind turbulence and all-climate driver/passenger comfort.And, true to its sports car heritage, the Z
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Roadster’s interior is completely driver-centric, with its three-layer design grouping items by how a driver sees information,operates the controls and is held in place – so drivers feel completely connected andengaged whenever and wherever they drive, top up or down.The 370Z Roadster is offered in 370Z Roadster and 370Z Touring Roadster models.
About the 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z
The all-new, second generation NISMO Z
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continues the tradition of the original byoffering unique performance and design attributes that true sports car enthusiastsare looking for – straight from the factory. Like the limited production NISMO 350Zintroduced two years earlier, the new NISMO 370Z is a tuner-Z
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enthusiast’s dream,featuring 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque, racing-inspired exterior andinterior styling, a specially tuned suspension and special super-lightweight forgedalloy wheels. The NISMO 370Z was developed by Nissan’s Specialty Vehicles Groupin conjunction with Autech Japan, Nissan’s longstanding conversion partner.- more -
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