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Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck
Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.
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If they stay with the FM platform? Which is a 50/50 for the next gen Z? The weight reduction is already there if it's the new modified update. There's 300+lbs missing coupe to coupe, from the G37 to the Q60. I'm just not sure if that's because of the 4 banger or not. So worst case scenario, it'll be 200lbs lighter with the V6... So I think weight reduction has been sorted out if that's the route taken?
I hope Nissan has plans to keep a couplethings in the Z...
Hydraulic steering.
Manual handbrake.
These two things are my biggest worries. I know the next Z will be lighter. I feel it in my gut. Especially with the 4 banger.
I hope engine and exhaust note is a priority and low COG. That makes me nervous too. Many cars ride height are shotty for sports cars. I gotta give respect to camaro's COG for its size. Especially considering you can drop an extra 1.25" right from the dealership. Lovin that a lot.