Will there be a V8 version?

Endgame · 11-21-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sbsmoov

Here's another reason I think we'll see a special edition model soon after the 370z hits showrooms.

-EXTRACT-

Follow the jump, for more on the V8-powerd NISMO 350Z, a pic of the engine and the full press release.

Nissan's factory Fairlady Zs (350Z) will now be powered by a stronger 4.5 L V8 engine aiming at victory in this years SUPER GT championship in Japan. Complimented by changes to the chassis and other key components, the competitiveness of the machines that won championships twice in the past three years has now been significantly improved.

Click on the link below:
Nissan brings V8-power to Super GT - Autoblog

That article is SOOO OLD! There will be no V8 Z; maybe a lighter turbo, but no V8.

CrownR426 · 11-19-2008, 10:38 PM

I can sorta see I guess...
Since Nissan is trying to compete with Porche...
Thats the only reason and possiblity I could come up with the V8...
They might actually try to beat out Porche.
We'll see!

FABG37 · 11-21-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

I can sorta see I guess...
Since Nissan is trying to compete with Porche...
Thats the only reason and possiblity I could come up with the V8...
They might actually try to beat out Porche.
We'll see!

nissan already beat out porsche with the gtr and the 370z will be just as capable if not better than the cayman s, only if they want to compete with carrera s model than a v8 would make sense

g35lamd · 11-19-2008, 11:13 PM

I would think putting a couple of turbos might be easier than trying to shoehorn a V8 into the Z34 - and it would keep up with any porsche (speed and HP wise) they wanted it to by turning up or down the boost. Seems as if the HR engiine internals are stout enough to handle boost.

Endgame · 11-20-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by g35lamd

I would think putting a couple of turbos might be easier than trying to shoehorn a V8 into the Z34 - and it would keep up with any porsche (speed and HP wise) they wanted it to by turning up or down the boost. Seems as if the HR engiine internals are stout enough to handle boost.

The engine bay seems too packed as is with the VQ. Can they get an 8 in there?

Also, imagine what the weight distribution would be after an 8.....

nogoodname · 11-21-2008, 08:40 PM

what, there will be a V8 model, i was soo doubtful about it.

AK370Z · 11-22-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

what, there will be a V8 model, i was soo doubtful about it.

I highly doubt it. and that /\ article is dated Feb 12th 2007 1:02PM.

blackdragon · 11-23-2008, 04:39 AM

lol a V8 in a 370Z, no way

RedlineHR · 02-25-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdragon

lol a V8 in a 370Z, no way

I know.. old thread. But us M3 owners used to say this about BMW, "There's not way BMW would do the a V8 in the M3" - always has been a I-6, always wil be an I-6.

Never say never. We can dream

kdo2milger · 02-25-2009, 07:37 AM

hypothetically speaking;

ok so we have 3 possible V-8's to be used in the fairlady.

2 production models:
5.0L and a 5.6L

1 GT Track version:
4.5L

so which one will we see in the Limited Editon?

and will the badge read:
500z le
560z le
or
450z le

nogoodname · 02-25-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hiz-n-herz

I know.. old thread. But us M3 owners used to say this about BMW, "There's not way BMW would do the a V8 in the M3" - always has been a I-6, always wil be an I-6.

Never say never. We can dream

holy resurrection.....lol.....

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hiz-n-herz

I know.. old thread. But us M3 owners used to say this about BMW, "There's not way BMW would do the a V8 in the M3" - always has been a I-6, always wil be an I-6.

Never say never. We can dream

Umm BMW was forced into making a V8 for different reasons, one being to compete with Merc, Audi another is coz E46 M3 GTR couldnt compete due to Porsche's complaint that BMW should use the same power plant used in production. so to go back into ALMS and other competition they had to do a V8.

but now they're going backwards into forced induction after their major FI success in 335/135/X6. It's been announced V10's will no longer be produced and that TT V8 will replace that on M6/M5, and BMW mentioned in more than one occasion that high revving engines will no longer be produced for M cars. which means they will most likely not put the S65 into the new Z4M (if it ever gets produced) and will not have a V8 in the M3

RedlineHR · 02-26-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by !xoible

Umm BMW was forced into making a V8 for different reasons, one being to compete with Merc, Audi another is coz E46 M3 GTR couldnt compete due to Porsche's complaint that BMW should use the same power plant used in production. so to go back into ALMS and other competition they had to do a V8.

but now they're going backwards into forced induction after their major FI success in 335/135/X6. It's been announced V10's will no longer be produced and that TT V8 will replace that on M6/M5, and BMW mentioned in more than one occasion that high revving engines will no longer be produced for M cars. which means they will most likely not put the S65 into the new Z4M (if it ever gets produced) and will not have a V8 in the M3

Interesting info - thanks. So those M5's M6's (v10) and M3's (v8) might be somewhat rare. hmmm...

!xoible · 02-26-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hiz-n-herz

Interesting info - thanks. So those M5's M6's (v10) and M3's (v8) might be somewhat rare. hmmm...

yep! last V10's, and last V8 on the M3. no more newly made S65 (maybe, maybe like a slight maybe in a new Z4M but there's more hints to no ///M for the Z4)

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 10:32 AM

maybe in 720Z in 3011 model

11-19-2008, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	I can sorta see I guess... Since Nissan is trying to compete with Porche... Thats the only reason and possiblity I could come up with the V8... They might actually try to beat out Porche. We'll see! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

11-19-2008, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
g35lamd Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 34 Drives: 04 G35 coupe DG MT Rep Power: 187	I would think putting a couple of turbos might be easier than trying to shoehorn a V8 into the Z34 - and it would keep up with any porsche (speed and HP wise) they wanted it to by turning up or down the boost. Seems as if the HR engiine internals are stout enough to handle boost.

11-21-2008, 08:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	what, there will be a V8 model, i was soo doubtful about it.

11-23-2008, 04:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
blackdragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 09 Infiniti FX35S Rep Power: 17	lol a V8 in a 370Z, no way

02-25-2009, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	hypothetically speaking; ok so we have 3 possible V-8's to be used in the fairlady. 2 production models: 5.0L and a 5.6L 1 GT Track version: 4.5L so which one will we see in the Limited Editon? and will the badge read: 500z le 560z le or 450z le

02-25-2009, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 186	maybe in 720Z in 3011 model