02-12-2016, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Magic Bus
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.
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lol at 400hp logical business choice..: they can barely sell an entry level 35k car , how would selling a car with more performance with a higher price tag be a logical move for Nissan? They would probably sell even less Z's than they already do/have. That's why the only grain of salt I'm taking with a new z being made is the from the information from interviews of Nissan heads and designers. They have only really said if they do make a new z it will have to be more fuel efficient and priced in a more competitive segment... That doesn't sound like a new twin turbo z to me yet still a few people in the thread are practically expecting a new twin turbo powerful z which is hilarious to me.
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