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Originally Posted by edk370
Oh yeah, back on topic. Autoweek stated that sources from Nissan say that the next Z will be an "internationally" marketed car. The Z was a Japan and North American market car, until now. Hence, a 2.0 4-cyl turbo and a 6-cyl hybrid are definitely in the works. The GT-R is Nissan's halo car as the Z steps out of the limelight. Better look at Corvette, Mustang, Camaro if you want raw "throw me back in the seat" torque with 12 sec 1/4's all day long. Or if you can afford it, go the Cayman/991 (3.4) route with 320 hp, mid engine, and high 12s via superior German engineering. The Z will lower its status as a "FR-S, Mustang V6/4-cyl-turbo, Miata" competitor....Nissan has dropped the baton. I will not look forward to the next Z.
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I believe someone had quoted that same report from Autoweek earlier in the thread. The problem is that there are already a couple of other sources that have stated similar information, but with different specs, so we already have conflicting reports. The speculation it seems is running wild, and every car rag that even bothers to mention the Z seems to have their own take on what it will be. I guess at this point we are pretty much stuck with the same old info until Nissan finally opens up. Here's to hoping that what Autoweek is predicting proves to be false.
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2009 Nissan 370Z Base w/ Sport Package
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