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Old 10-18-2012, 02:21 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by LakeShow View Post
A 1.6 or 2.0 liter engine doesn't sound right. Way too small for the Z car. Nissan if I remember correctly was patenting a 3.0T name or something. That sounds more legitimate, and for the Z to drop the V6 after all these years, it's practically it's signature trait that's been there for 40yrs. I'm looking at a small displacement in the V6 with a Turbo.
If Nissan plans on downsizing the Z to compete with the FT86 (and possible BRZ turbo) then it makes sense.

The question is will we get a Mini Z AND a big Z or are they just planning on a complete downsizing of the car.
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