IMO, we are going to see the Z branded as just that... the "Nissan Z". No numbers, just the "Z", just like how it exists on Nissan's website now. The 370 will be the last numbered Z for quite a while, as numbers for the model get harder and harder to correspond with displacement, see Mercedes and BMW, for instance, as both have started using the numbers as illustration for power relative power levels within the line or as throwbacks to iconic platforms in the past.
Nissan knows one thing for sure- the Z's heritage has always been about "bang for your buck". It may not be the fastest, it may not be the best handling, but it's damn near the top for half of what you would pay for the #1 contender, and that's more than enough for the majority of consumers out there who are looking for a performance coupe.
That means smaller, lighter, and more efficient. Ultimately, it should mean some exciting times for us ahead.
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