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Originally Posted by red6spd
Like one guy mentioned, the car will probably be close to or over 40k with this since a 3.8 Gen Coupe is around 30k+ with some options. They can keep it. I sure hope the Z keeps changing for the better but as it stands right now with close to 100hp less then some of its competition I think it holds its own very well.
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Not to sound like a fanboy, but completely agree. The 370z does hold its own for the most part. Engine specs and power rating are great for bragging rights , but doesn't necessarily mean a faster/better car. Just look at the Porsche Cayman S vs 370z comparsions. On paper, the specs give the Z the advantage. In the real world however, most would agree that the Porsche is the better car (more balanced). You don't see Porsche trying to stuff a V8 in the Cayman because Ford came out with more powerful Mustang. Nissan should follow in that same regard by building an even more refined Z with a modest bump in power. Direct Injection alone should be able to push it close to the mid-high 300hp's. No doubt Nissan will play around with the VVEL as well so I really don't think going with forced induction is really necessary to be competitive.