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?

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster starts at $36,970 for the well-heeled capable of putting their heels to a clutch pedal and $38,270 for those unwilling to row their own gears.

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster has just been unveiled live here in the totally convertible-friendly Big Apple and wow is it good looking. Minus a roof it's all soft curves to the coupe's aggressive angles.

We caught our first glimpse of the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster earlier today, but now we get another look giving us a better idea of the profile on Nissan's new convertible.

Here's the first low-resolution photo of the new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster before it's officially unveiled tonight (along with the NISMO version 370Z) at a special event ahead of the New York Auto Show.