Nissan Motors will launch its iconic sports car Nissan 370Z in India on 20th January 2010. The model will be officially launched at the Pawan Hans, Juhu Flying Club in Mumbai by Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director and CEO, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
Nissan currently sells X-Trail and Murano SUV in India and the new Sports 370Z will be imported as a completely built unit in India. The car will be built on Nissan FM platform which is same as 350Z. However, the wheelbase may be shortened by five inches for better handling. The engine is from Renault and the car was designed in America by an Indian! The current international model is powered by 3.7L V6 engine delivering a power of 332bhp @ 70000rpm and 375NM of torque @ 5200rpm making it a highly competent sports coupe.
The car is expected to be priced at Rs. 50 lakh and above. The final price will be revealed at the time when the car finally hits the Indian roads.
