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Old 09-04-2013, 11:04 AM   #143 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ZBro16 View Post
I don't mind boost as long as it's on a 6. Nissan doesn't have a 4 cylinder that I'd like to see in a Z. The VQ25 could happen, however, in direct injected turbo form.
If Mazda can make a bulletproof DI-Turbo platform and sell it (MS3), then Nissan sure as hell can.
Nissan doesn't, but Mercedes does. It's currently found in the A45 AMG. ~350hp and 35mpg from a 345lb engine? Yes please.

Geneva LIVE: Mercedes launches 360-horsepower A 45 AMG

Due to the cost of this engine compared to the VQ, I doubt Nissan will employ it, but the option does exist. Mercedes and Nissan confirmed that Merc 4 and 6 cyl engines will be brought over to Infiniti- who knows what they may mean for the Z car.
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