Nissan 370Z slips out ahead of L.A Auto Show

Nissan is planning not one, but two, separate events to reveal the new Nissan 370Z to a select group of gearheads ahead of its unveiling next week at the LA Auto Show. But Nissan's worst-kept secret keeps leaking out. So in addition to a handful of teasers, a few game-play screen caps and a trio of spy shots, GTRWorld has seven pics of Nissan's newest Z car out in the open.

While the new head- and tail-lamp treatments have garnered the most attention, a few elements haven't been in clear view until now. The slight indentation in the roof matches the revised hood, while the shortened hatch and new bumper eschews the outgoing model's harsh creases for a more bulbous back end. Inside, the rear strut tower brace that seriously compromised the 350Z's trunk space has been moved just aft of the doors and everything in the engine bay looks ready for production. Check the images in the gallery below for more.
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Spectator - 11/14/2008 2:20:34 PM

+2 Boost

God I hate that Euro required rear bumper. That big box between the pipes totally destroys the flow of the car. Its like sticking a giant STOP sign on the back of a Lambo.

How quick will the aftermarket have a replacment for that hideous thing.

Other than that...really nice. Definatly see some of its big brother in the nose.

222max - 11/14/2008 5:04:51 PM

+2 Boost

What is that little square all about anyway? What purpose does it serve.

I love the car, btw. Can't wait to hear what the performance will be.

lanchime - 11/14/2008 11:21:48 PM

+1 Boost

I LOVE the new 370Z. The head and tail lights are innovative and the overall design of the car. The box on the rear bumper is a rear fog lamp? Because the Z has a Tennessee license plate so it could not be the European model. Also, it didn't light up when it was braking. Could it be a 3rd exhaust pipe?