Z35 to go back to the Z's roots?
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Z35 to go back to the Z's roots?
I've been hearing 1 of 2 things for the "Z35" for a couple years now because of the Z34's Sales.
#1. It'll be smaller, true to it's roots.
#2. Hiatus Time.......again
This is just the latest "talks" I've seen.
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/09/n...on-subaru-brz/
What are your thoughts on a smaller and lighter (and possibly weaker) Z Car? - Double duty as both a Z and S Chassis?
#1. It'll be smaller, true to it's roots.
#2. Hiatus Time.......again
This is just the latest "talks" I've seen.
Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S got you excited? Well, it appears the new Toyobaru twins might be moving the needle at other automakers, too. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the pair may have challenged Nissan to once again reinvestigate its on-again, off-again plans for an affordable, lightweight sports coupe of its own. Nissan's Chief Creative Officer, Shiro Nakamura, says his employer is looking at downsizing its Z sports car, though it isn't clear if that would mean the Japanese automaker would field two separate Z models or just replace the current 370Z with a smaller, less costly model.
"I much prefer smaller sports car," Nakamura tells the Herald. "It is the time to look at that. With 370Z, we still don't know next generation will have a larger or smaller engine."
If Nissan were to reduce the size of the 370's powerplant, it would be the first time that model's displacement has dropped. Since the Z gets its model designation from the size of its engine (3.7 liter V6), Nissan could have a problem marketing a smaller Z called the 300Z, since the last time a new 300Z was sold in the States was way back in 1986.
More likely would be the revival of long-forgotten nameplates like 200SX or 240SX. Either would almost certainly be direct competition for the Subaru and Scion rear-drive coupes.
Nakamura reminded fans that even if the 370Z loses some cubic inches, Nissan will still have the young but already legendary GT-R. When asked if Nissan would be willing to support three sports cars, Nakamura says, "If there is a market, we will do it."
"I much prefer smaller sports car," Nakamura tells the Herald. "It is the time to look at that. With 370Z, we still don't know next generation will have a larger or smaller engine."
If Nissan were to reduce the size of the 370's powerplant, it would be the first time that model's displacement has dropped. Since the Z gets its model designation from the size of its engine (3.7 liter V6), Nissan could have a problem marketing a smaller Z called the 300Z, since the last time a new 300Z was sold in the States was way back in 1986.
More likely would be the revival of long-forgotten nameplates like 200SX or 240SX. Either would almost certainly be direct competition for the Subaru and Scion rear-drive coupes.
Nakamura reminded fans that even if the 370Z loses some cubic inches, Nissan will still have the young but already legendary GT-R. When asked if Nissan would be willing to support three sports cars, Nakamura says, "If there is a market, we will do it."
What are your thoughts on a smaller and lighter (and possibly weaker) Z Car? - Double duty as both a Z and S Chassis?
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"Smaller"?IMO,this means a possible smaller displacement engine with MORE power.
Basically thats where most manufacturers are going.The size of the Z will not get smaller.
It will get lighter.
Don't put too much credence in this comments from Nissan.When you reread them,they
are very vague..."subject to change".I do see a possibility of a turbo in the neXt platform Z.The system used in the Juke,albeit larger is pretty cool.
I foresee styling in the "new" Z (and many other cars)becoming more crisp...sharp edges.
More of a "stealth" look like the new Lamborghini A.
Basically thats where most manufacturers are going.The size of the Z will not get smaller.
It will get lighter.
Don't put too much credence in this comments from Nissan.When you reread them,they
are very vague..."subject to change".I do see a possibility of a turbo in the neXt platform Z.The system used in the Juke,albeit larger is pretty cool.
I foresee styling in the "new" Z (and many other cars)becoming more crisp...sharp edges.
More of a "stealth" look like the new Lamborghini A.
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I do not own a 350Z but I have wanted one for many years, if they were to make the new Z lighter that would be great, smaller, I guess that would be okay but not too much smaller.
Smaller engine with less HP, absolutely not, that would be horrible I would definitely not buy one.
I wouldn't even want to see a Z with a turbocharged 4-cyl even if it had more horsepower 6-cyl or larger for me, I have yet to hear a 4-cyl exhaust note that I liked other than I4 sport bikes.
Smaller engine with less HP, absolutely not, that would be horrible I would definitely not buy one.
I wouldn't even want to see a Z with a turbocharged 4-cyl even if it had more horsepower 6-cyl or larger for me, I have yet to hear a 4-cyl exhaust note that I liked other than I4 sport bikes.
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Personally, If the VQ35HR woulda never existed and the "Normal" 370Z had the 350HP out the box that the Nismo 370Z has - That woulda been a proper leap forward.
287hp (pre SAE.....more like 260, 270ish nowadays) to 350hp (post SAE) - then keep in tune with '03 350Z pricing (25K for the base model!!!)
Yeah the 370 woulda sold hotcakes IMO, It's a good car as is but I don't feel 370Z was a huge leap up - more like a refresh and then the Neo Muscle Car Era happened and, Joe Shmoe only cares about looks, sounds and a name.......not performance and handling.
I know for certain that a Nismo 370Z or a 370Z Sport/Touring will be my next car.
287hp (pre SAE.....more like 260, 270ish nowadays) to 350hp (post SAE) - then keep in tune with '03 350Z pricing (25K for the base model!!!)
Yeah the 370 woulda sold hotcakes IMO, It's a good car as is but I don't feel 370Z was a huge leap up - more like a refresh and then the Neo Muscle Car Era happened and, Joe Shmoe only cares about looks, sounds and a name.......not performance and handling.
I know for certain that a Nismo 370Z or a 370Z Sport/Touring will be my next car.
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The mustang and 3 series are not sports cars, no need to worry about them.
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Just doesn't care...
Hopefully they go in the s chassis route and not try to make the Z car fill shoes it can't anymore...
I just hate/don't like how buldgy the GT-R/370Z are...
Hopefully they go in the s chassis route and not try to make the Z car fill shoes it can't anymore...
I just hate/don't like how buldgy the GT-R/370Z are...
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welp, looks like Infiniti's next refresh is around the corner. signs of the next Z?
http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...81&188,shopper
http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...81&188,shopper
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welp, looks like Infiniti's next refresh is around the corner. signs of the next Z?
http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...81&188,shopper
http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...81&188,shopper