Mercedes powered Z in the future???

the_student · 07-24-2010, 05:50 AM

Interesting....

Mercedes-Benz-Powered Nissan Z - Car News - RoadandTrack.com

Calvin · 07-24-2010, 06:48 AM

hmmm lol

Red370 · 07-24-2010, 07:53 AM

I hope this is true.

kenchan · 07-24-2010, 10:27 AM

Reliabilty down the toilet?

CBRich · 07-24-2010, 10:30 AM

AMG V12 or go home. LOL.

370zproject · 07-24-2010, 11:51 AM

looks like a gtr...

6MT · 07-24-2010, 12:31 PM

Diesel......cough, cough.....

Pharmacist · 07-24-2010, 12:35 PM

why would nissan put a v8 or a turbocharged v6 in the z and have it challenge the corvette? the only thing that will do is cannibalize sales from the gt-r. the z has always been about value for the money and affordable performance. nissan will not increase its price significantly. and without a price increase they won't afford putting a v8 in it. besides, would they really put a v8 when they don't even wanna put an oil cooler in our cars?

ZedZed · 07-24-2010, 01:17 PM

I'm thinking they'll mess it up completely and make our current Z's super desirable and therefore expensive for being the last good Z in the lineup

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370Zsteve · 07-24-2010, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

why would nissan put a v8 or a turbocharged v6 in the z and have it challenge the corvette? the only thing that will do is cannibalize sales from the gt-r. the z has always been about value for the money and affordable performance. nissan will not increase its price significantly. and without a price increase they won't afford putting a v8 in it. besides, would they really put a v8 when they don't even wanna put an oil cooler in our cars?

A V8 in a Z? Sacrilege!

gorillanismo · 07-24-2010, 01:55 PM

^^1

the Z born being a 6 cylinder and will die the same!!

is impossible!!!
if i want a V8 i will buy a mustang!!

PapoZalsa · 07-24-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

why would nissan put a v8 or a turbocharged v6 in the z and have it challenge the corvette? the only thing that will do is cannibalize sales from the gt-r. the z has always been about value for the money and affordable performance. nissan will not increase its price significantly. and without a price increase they won't afford putting a v8 in it. besides, would they really put a v8 when they don't even wanna put an oil cooler in our cars?

Mergnthwirker · 07-25-2010, 12:50 PM

I had the dohc V-6 in my SLK. I hope it's not the future of the Z, unless the next Z loses a lot of weight.

I also agree that paying Mercedes prices for parts is certainly not in the Z strategic statement.

Mercennarius · 07-25-2010, 05:34 PM

Won't happen. Nissans VQ is cheaper to produce, made in higher #s, more potent, and class leading.

If anything expect Mercedes to borrow engines from Nissan.

Mergnthwirker · 07-25-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercennarius

Won't happen. Nissans VQ is cheaper to produce, made in higher #s, more potent, and class leading.

If anything expect Mercedes to borrow engines from Nissan.

You're probably right... except for diesel, where Mercedes has far more experience than Nissan does. Can't see that in a sports car, despite the Blue-Tec concepts. Shifting at a redline of 4,000rpm. Gah!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Reliabilty down the toilet?

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Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	why would nissan put a v8 or a turbocharged v6 in the z and have it challenge the corvette? the only thing that will do is cannibalize sales from the gt-r. the z has always been about value for the money and affordable performance. nissan will not increase its price significantly. and without a price increase they won't afford putting a v8 in it. besides, would they really put a v8 when they don't even wanna put an oil cooler in our cars? __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

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ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	I'm thinking they'll mess it up completely and make our current Z's super desirable and therefore expensive for being the last good Z in the lineup .

07-24-2010, 01:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	^^1 the Z born being a 6 cylinder and will die the same!! is impossible!!! if i want a V8 i will buy a mustang!! __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

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Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	I had the dohc V-6 in my SLK. I hope it's not the future of the Z, unless the next Z loses a lot of weight. I also agree that paying Mercedes prices for parts is certainly not in the Z strategic statement.

07-25-2010, 05:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mercennarius Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	Won't happen. Nissans VQ is cheaper to produce, made in higher #s, more potent, and class leading. If anything expect Mercedes to borrow engines from Nissan.

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