[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-370zki-snowmobile\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-370zki-snowmobile\/","headline":"Meet the Wild 370Zki Snowmobile Roadster","name":"Meet the Wild 370Zki Snowmobile Roadster","description":"My admiration for the Nissan 350Z and 370Z gene pool is no secret, and so to set eyes on the wild 370Zki, which debuted at the Chicago Auto Show, recently was a real pleasure. The 370Zki (phonetically, \u2018zed-kee\u2019) is a hard-core snow beater \u2013 with no roof \u2013 that somehow combines the best of an all-conquering snowmobile and sleek roadster. It\u2019s often the least likely combos that get the most smiles and this concoction certainly does that. Los Angeles based […]","datePublished":"2018-03-06","dateModified":"2018-03-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nissan-370zki-snowmobile-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nissan-370zki-snowmobile-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-370zki-snowmobile\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","OFF ROADING","TUNED\/MODIFIED CARS"],"wordCount":418,"keywords":["nissan","Nissan 370Z","nissan 370zki","nissan 370zki snowmobile","snowmobile"],"articleBody":"My admiration for the Nissan 350Z and 370Z gene pool is no secret, and so to set eyes on the wild 370Zki, which debuted at the Chicago Auto Show, recently was a real pleasure.The 370Zki (phonetically, \u2018zed-kee\u2019) is a hard-core snow beater \u2013 with no roof \u2013 that somehow combines the best of an all-conquering snowmobile and sleek roadster. It\u2019s often the least likely combos that get the most smiles and this concoction certainly does that.Los Angeles based Westside Group have been involved in the film and TV industry prepping and creating customised versions of existing vehicles since 1989 (and I urge you to take a look at their rather snazzy, pleasing on the eye website at thewestsidegroup.com) \u2013 so this 370Z was clearly in safe hands. Westside Group combined their talents and ideas with Nissan North America and the whole conversion took around ten weeks to complete.The 370Z has had negative cambered triangular tank tracks added to the rear with skis added up front, while the rest of the car remains pretty much stock. Kyle Torrens, Project Manager at Nissan North America, says that while the car may look strikingly different, it still actually drives pretty much like a roadster due to the bulk of the car remaining as standard with an output of 332hp plus a 3.7-litre V6 engine.For a company like Westside Group, this is actually a pretty easy conversion despite the dramatic looks, and it certainly serves to reinvigorate the 370Z in our minds once more with an eye-catching original Sunset Orange graphic-style paint makeover contrasting nicely with the white snow.Nissan, I am pleased to say, have already said that the Z series is here to stay. In fact, the lineage dates back to 1969 with the original Fairlady Z, though Nissan rapidly shifted towards very bland functional automobiles during the eighties and nineties (remember the Almera?) before the orange 350Z rose from the flames to save the day in 2002. This is one automotive company that\u2019s not going to make the same mistakes as before.There is no new version of the 370Z on the horizon as yet (surely an electric version is the next major step?) but the 370Zki serves as a reminder as to just how much fun a Z-car can be. Will it go into production? No, this is most definitely a one off \u2013 but it\u2019s actually not that hard to achieve if you\u2019re still snowed in somewhere\u2026 Images: autoevolution.com, motor1.com, jalopnik.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Meet the Wild 370Zki Snowmobile Roadster","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/nissan-370zki-snowmobile\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]