#370z

Well that surely didn’t take long. A 2010 Nissan 370Z that was built by Chris Forsberg Racing in conjunction with NOS Energy Drink debuted at the E3 Expo this year and marketed as a giveaway car. And just like that, the winner of the giveaway has promptly placed it up on sale on eBay with a buy it now price of $37,999.00.

We’re not too sure what to think of this 370Z Convertible. Scratch that, we know exactly what we think of this butchered 370Z. When the newest Z debuted we immediately fell in love with its progressive lines and remarked how, unlike its predecessor, it looked purpose built to be a convertible.

Nissan never fails to impress at Tokyo Auto Salon and 2010 was no exception to the rule. In-house tuning company NISMO showed off its offerings for the brand’s most popular performance platforms, the FairladyZ, Skyline Coupe and Skyline Sedan, or as they’re known in North America: the Nissan 370Z, Infiniti G37 Coupe and G37 Sedan. All three carry the “Sporty Package” option from Nissan which looks to include a mild performance increase though a new sporty exhaust system, as well as a new lip kit for both the NISMO Skline Coupe and Sedan. The Skyline Sedan package also looks to include some additional LED fog lights.

Nissan is launching a limited Europe-only Nürburgring Edition of its 370Z. But don’t worry if you don’t live in Europe… it’s not as exciting as it sounds.

Nissan just couldn’t wait for the New York Auto Show doors to open to unveil its high-performance NISMO version of the 370Z, choosing to give select media a sneak peak the night before at a private event in the Big Apple.

When a car manufacturer first releases a car they usually provide the press with stock photography and video. Normally the film is rather dull and is just something to fill the video portion while a show’s announcer talks over it. You know, typical driving shots along some abandoned coastal highway… that kind of stuff.

That being said, we wouldn’t normally post a press reel but Nissan has put together quite a work of cinematography – very Top Gear-esque. It’s well worth taking a look at, if for no other reason than to drool over Nissan’s new 370Z. The profile on this car is breathtaking… even if the front end looks a little odd.

Better yet, the new Z gets more power, a wider track and less weight!

Check out our test of the new Z car in the Reviews section.

Official press release after the jump: