End of an Era - There is no 2021 370Z

viiv · 01-26-2021, 06:50 PM

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...21-nissan-370z

Glad I got my Passion Red 2020 when I did; feels great to have the final model year.

Lvcky69 · 01-27-2021, 09:42 PM

should have waited for the new 400z coming out in '22

viiv · 01-27-2021, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

should have waited for the new 400z coming out in '22

Don't be silly, gas only cars are going to be banned. There is no more endless supply of gas, M/T sports cars; time to hoard for my expected lifetime. I will be buying a 400Z and KEEPING my 370Z.

Rusty · 01-27-2021, 11:23 PM

The guy who wrote that article is an idiot.

"While 370Zs ride on 20-inch wheels, the Proto rides on 19-inch wheels." He didn't do his research.

Cyber370 · 01-28-2021, 06:06 AM

With the way Nissan is struggling financially and trying to re-invent itself, I will believe it when I see it. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if the 400Z never sees the light of day. Remember the Nissan IDX proto (510) a few years back? It was paraded all over the world as a sure thing to be released very soon. Never happened.

https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/wor...Concept-07.jpg

-ZS-Carpenter · 01-28-2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The guy who wrote that article is an idiot.

"While 370Zs ride on 20-inch wheels, the Proto rides on 19-inch wheels." He didn't do his research.

It's just a collection of old clickbait jumbled together

It even links to the "test mule at the ring"

-ZS-Carpenter · 01-28-2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

With the way Nissan is struggling financially and trying to re-invent itself, I will believe it when I see it. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if the 400Z never sees the light of day. Remember the Nissan IDX proto (510) a few years back? It was paraded all over the world as a sure thing to be released very soon. Never happened.

https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/wor...Concept-07.jpg

huge difference between building a completely new car and a mild refresh of an old chassis with parts already on the shelf. It's more Z34.5 than Z35

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-28-2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

huge difference between building a completely new car and a mild refresh of an old chassis with parts already on the shelf. It's more Z34.5 than Z35

You both have points... but Nissan has fvcked up the most basic of things. Gives Cyber_370 credibility.

-ZS-Carpenter · 01-28-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You both have points... but Nissan has fvcked up the most basic of things. Gives Cyber_370 credibility.

very true. I even said somewhere in the Z35 thread that the Z was more likely to get shelved for a few years before getting a new one if we even see one.

But even with the turmoil going on I think this refresh is cheap enough to make it to production.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-28-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

very true. I even said somewhere in the Z35 thread that the Z was more likely to get shelved for a few years before getting a new one if we even see one.

But even with the turmoil going on I think this refresh is cheap enough to make it to production.

If the put out the z35 in 2017, the idx in 2016. Kept the juke 180hp inside that tiny kicks, and used DCT like hyundai. Nissan would have sold more of everything. They wouldn't be in this situation.

God-Speed · 01-28-2021, 04:00 PM

danegrey · 01-28-2021, 08:04 PM

funny thing is, I went to the nissan web site and they only have 2020 Z's
the GTR has a 2021 model, but not the Z....
interesting

JARblue · 01-29-2021, 12:15 AM

Why is this surprising?

And what a shitty article. Completely worthless

Cyber370 · 01-29-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

huge difference between building a completely new car and a mild refresh of an old chassis with parts already on the shelf. It's more Z34.5 than Z35

You may be right but, Nissan would've probably built the IDX alongside the 370z in the same plant because of the front-engine rear drive configuration. It wasn't that much of a stretch as far as setup and tooling costs were concerned since it was probably going to be based on a shortened or slightly modified 370Z chassis. Furthermore, people absolutely went crazy for the IDX proto and it was even featured on Jay Leno's Garage. This was supposed to be the "New" Nissan and an indication of great things to come. Well, we all know what the cancellation of that car did to Nissan's image.

Per recent reports, the main reason they cancelled the project was because Nissan did not think there was any money to be made with another low-cost front-engine, rear drive sports car in a segment dominated by the Toyota 86 and Miata. Sound familiar? What will the bean counters decide with the Z this time. There is even more competition including the Mustang, Camaro, Supra to name a few. Don't get me wrong, I hope they build it but we will see what happens.

cooltoy · 01-29-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by viiv

There is no more endless supply of gas,

Don't worry, there is enough in the oil sands to last several generations.

01-26-2021, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 294 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34016	End of an Era - There is no 2021 370Z https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...21-nissan-370z Glad I got my Passion Red 2020 when I did; feels great to have the final model year.

01-27-2021, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,172 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The guy who wrote that article is an idiot. "While 370Zs ride on 20-inch wheels, the Proto rides on 19-inch wheels." He didn't do his research. UNKNOWN_370, Latt, Optimiser and 6 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-28-2021, 06:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	With the way Nissan is struggling financially and trying to re-invent itself, I will believe it when I see it. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if the 400Z never sees the light of day. Remember the Nissan IDX proto (510) a few years back? It was paraded all over the world as a sure thing to be released very soon. Never happened. https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/wor...Concept-07.jpg UNKNOWN_370 and JARblue like this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)* Last edited by Cyber370; 01-28-2021 at 06:08 AM.

01-28-2021, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	funny thing is, I went to the nissan web site and they only have 2020 Z's the GTR has a 2021 model, but not the Z.... interesting __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-29-2021, 12:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Why is this surprising? And what a shitty article. Completely worthless UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-27-2021, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lvcky69 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 385 Drives: 17 370z & 16 911 S Rep Power: 3922	should have waited for the new 400z coming out in '22

01-28-2021, 04:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
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