DaveZ03

So I'm not saying this didn't play a factor, but I think it swayed their decision towards getting as much return on each model sold as possible. If you compare the A91-MT Supra to the Proto Spec Z, MSRP wise, you are only saving $6k going with the Z. In comparison, my view, is that you have a less potent power plant with the Z, given what we know with the new Supra and what's it's been proven to hold HP wise. I feel like the better "investment" would be the Supra for the powerplant alone, not to mention that comparatively in my opinion, I think it's a better looking car.
All this to say, that with the new Nismo, Nissan missed an opportunity to take a potent punch at the Supra by offering a bigger bang for the buck. You are already using an existing frame/suspension geometry, existing powerplant, and existing interior bits (obviously not all interior is carried over from the 370). It just doesn't make sense to me that they couldn't take that money saved with the 400, given the above, and pour it into the new Nismo. Sure the brakes are nice, but that's it as far as hardware, and even then, that's bin parts from the GTR. Unless the internals of the engine are beefed up told hold more power consistently for an open deck, I can't see how this is anything more than a cash grab from Nissan wrapped in a shiny "new" package.