Even if they keep the q50 chassis for the next Z it can still come out lighter than the 370z, use more aluminium everywhere - suspension/bodypanels - basically a good weight loss program could take the car down to cayman S curb weight (we are talking 3000 lbs)
Couple the weight loss with a modest power bumper; slap direct injection on the current motor, play with the exhaust (also make the exhaust louder like the old 350's) - I can easily see the car putting out 350-380hp.
That right there is not unicorn **** and completely feasible. The car would be faster vs the outgoing gen, would be able to dance with the cayman-s and not too far behind the new 5.0 mustang in the power to weight ratio department.
edit: almost forgot, keep the manual transmission and add a reworked faster shifting 8 speed, that will make the car quicker and more fuel efficient.
Did I just solve the Z crysis? Carlos Ghosn if you are reading this, I am available as a consultant.
Who's with me?
Last edited by Redglare; 05-08-2014 at 09:39 PM.
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