Nissan has turned a 370Z snowmobile

Frédéric Mercier

Monday, 5 February 2018 14:24

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Monday, 5 February 2018 14:24

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Who said that the Nissan 370Z was not a good car for the winter?

A lot of people, in fact. But with this version “snowmobile” concocted specially for the auto Show in Chicago, you can bet that there is a way to have fun in the snow.

Maintaining an architecture with rear-wheel drive, the 370Zki (pronounced three-sixty-ten-ski) has swapped his tires to tracks at the rear and skis at the front. But the changes made to the vehicle are a bit more complex than that.

Nissan 370Zki

Nissan

To make room for the caterpillar, Nissan had to move the gearbox and raise the suspension of its 370Z 3 inch. It was also necessary to trace the conduct of the brakes and the exhaust system so that everything remains functional and safe.

Under the hood, the sports car, Nissan retains a V6 engine of 3.7 litres developing 332 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. And, to enjoy the sun, we decided to opt for a convertible model!

Nissan 370Zki

Nissan

No need to tell you that this model will not be marketed and that it is only an exercise in marketing for Nissan. The japanese manufacturer had applied a recipe similar to the Rogue, two years ago.