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Originally Posted by kay.zee
Why would Nissan put an Infinti Q60 Engine in a new Z, when they said they want to go more fuel efficient and with a car priced more fairly..
People are seriously just claiming there is going to be a new Z when they arent even paying attenton to what is actually coming from Nissan heads themselves. instead its all speculation from some articles based on assumptions and false rumors.
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First of all, I don't think anyone is claiming that a new Z is being built. We are just giving our opinions, on what we hope Nissan does, if they build a new Z.
2nd, if you understand Nissan's manufacturing structure as well as most automobile manufacturer's. It's very logical and cost efficient from a business model to use the same engine/chassis as the Q's. Currently the Z, GTR, Infiniti Q50/60's engine & components with the V6 are manufactured in Japan and then all are assembled at the same plant.
Also, I posted this earlier. Nissan Juke sales average approx 3K units a month in the US. Scion FRS approx 800 units a month. Downsizing the Z to this category will not be possible due to lack of sales and the real possibility of the Z just robbing sales from the Juke. Now update the Z with the new 400 hp engine and you can possibly rob sales from Corvette (3k units per month), Cayman, Camaro & Mustang and still maintain Nissan's loyal, consistent Z base of 600 cars per month.
Once again, I'm not saying a new Z is forthcoming, but if Nissan builds one, the 400hp turbo engine sounds like the logical business choice to me.