Unlike the 350Z the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster was designed from the beginning as a convertible. That means slicker looks and less compromise in the pursuit of drop-top fun, but is it still the real sports car the 350Z was?

First impressions aren't good, at least if you're looking for a pared-to-the-bone performance car like the 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport we tested back in July. The interior in this car looks like it came from Infiniti, which the Navitainment system and 7-speed automatic gearbox with paddles actually did. Then there's the seats, they're heated and cooled in addition to power adjustable and part covered in leather, part in a swishy net material.

Weight is also up by 135 Lbs over the coupe and the soft top is now operated by a transmission tunnel-mounted button rather than folding manually.

So two pedals, more weight, luxury interior, power top. This is a poseur's car then, right? Wrong. Despite offering the ability to cool your hot ass while letting your hair blow in the wind, the 370Z Roadster is still a driver's car. Click through the gallery below to find out why.