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Originally Posted by triso07
I think the Z is very useable. I've packed an incredible amount of gear in the hatch and gone on vacation in it with my wife.
2 seat only (hatch retained)
3000-3100lbs
350-400hp (turbo 6) (even though I would prefer NA TBH)
Brembo brakes (option)
Recaro Seats (option)
7 speed manual
7 speed DCT (option)
Better handling and braking
Slightly better materials for the interior
Slightly better sound proofing
NO vmotion grill
That will pull people aspiring to a Z from BRZ and FRS, people who want a Cayman but see the Z as a cheaper faster alternative, and if priced competitively people buying muscle cars who really just want a quick sporty coupe.
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Sorry, but this is one of the dumbest lists I've ever seen
What you're asking for is a 80-90k car.
3000-3100 pounds? Keep dreaming.
Better sound proofing? It's a sports car, not a luxury car. You also want it lightweight. Which is it?
Better handling? What's so bad about the handling? How do you make it "better"? ("I dunno, just do something!")
2 transmission options? Sorry, Nissan doesn't sell enough of these to offer that, nor do they make enough money on these to offer that. Yes, I know there's the AT and MT now, but something tells me what you're asking for is cost prohibitive yet again.
Brembo brakes? Why? Are the Akebonos bad? Yeah, Brembos are better because they're smaller and lighter and I believe dissipate heat better, but they don't magically make you stop better in normal daily or even "fun" street driving. You have to hauling *** through a track for them to make a difference.
Why 7MT? Because Porsche is doing it? How many are they selling? I'd be happy if the new Z even had a manual.
Nissan isnt building and selling a track purpose car. They never really did with the Z. Even the Nismo is just a slightly better version that isn't made to handle the track very well. The market for that is WAY too small for such a car. The Z is built for the street and it's brakes and suspension are more than adequate for that (assuming you get a higher trim).
What you're asking for is called an M3 or M4. Now compare the price tags and ask if you really want all that stuff again.