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Old 08-12-2013, 01:22 PM   #33 (permalink)
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If I was a betting man, here's where I'd place my chips:

Nissan will make their performance cars more economical with minimal impact to performance and cost using common practices (direct injection, turbos, higher revs, lighterweight). Some sort of electric or KERS technology will be used to augment the engine in order to get category leading performance. Look at the Juke, it has a boost button...

All of the performance cars are heading in the direction of selective/adjustable performance to meet the mpg regulations while still achieving fractional increases in performance. The Z is Japan's Corvette and will continue to be through its life. For those that don't know, the new Corvette Stingray turns into a 4 cylinder when in eco mode to get 25-30 mpg. Prices will probably start at $36K for a base model Z. Nissan will not jeopardize the brand.

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