Will there be a V8 version?

g35lamd · 11-20-2008, 12:13 AM

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, 05:52 AM

Quote:

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.....

sbsmoov · 11-21-2008, 07:40 PM

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

FABG37 · 11-21-2008, 08:44 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

nogoodname · 11-21-2008, 09:40 PM

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

Endgame · 11-21-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

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.

AK370Z · 11-22-2008, 04:43 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, 05:39 AM

lol a V8 in a 370Z, no way

RedlineHR · 02-25-2009, 03:12 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, 08:37 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

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 11:32 AM

maybe in 720Z in 3011 model

CrownR426 · 02-25-2009, 11:37 AM

Oh no...
Not this again...
Nope, never!

RCZ · 02-25-2009, 11:37 AM

Umm...they just fired a ton of people and their sales are down 30%, do you think they can afford the R&D on a V8 370Z right now? They have bigger things on their plate, like staying in business. A V8 370Z is a fantasy at least for 3 years.

JoeyD · 02-25-2009, 11:41 AM

Kind of brings up an interesting point. When will Nissan stop? There were two models of 300ZX so at what point will they stop putting in more displacement? My math says that by 3011 at the current rate of displacement increase the Z will have a 38-39 liter engine and be capable of going plaid.

RCZ · 02-25-2009, 12:03 PM

Well, they are going to stop sooner than later with the increments I think... Mercedes and BMW have had a displacement battle for decades now.. the battle seems to have topped out at 6.x Liters (for now). The whole "Green" thinking and depleting of Oil reserves / price of gas are definitely going to slow down the displacement race... Supercars are a dying breed...not just yet....but if things keep moving like they are...then it will happen...

Efficiency is becoming the new focus...which is great because motors are still making a ton of power with a lot less pollution. Just take a look at the new porsches and Lambo LP560-4.

11-21-2008, 07:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
sbsmoov Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Posts: 54 Rep Power: 16	Nissan will build a special edition model 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 Last edited by sbsmoov; 11-21-2008 at 07:46 PM.

02-25-2009, 11:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Oh no... Not this again... Nope, never! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

02-25-2009, 11:41 AM	#29 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	Kind of brings up an interesting point. When will Nissan stop? There were two models of 300ZX so at what point will they stop putting in more displacement? My math says that by 3011 at the current rate of displacement increase the Z will have a 38-39 liter engine and be capable of going plaid. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

11-20-2008, 12:13 AM	#16 (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, 09:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	what, there will be a V8 model, i was soo doubtful about it.

11-23-2008, 05:39 AM	#23 (permalink)
blackdragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 09 Infiniti FX35S Rep Power: 16	lol a V8 in a 370Z, no way

02-25-2009, 08:37 AM	#25 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	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, 11:32 AM	#26 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 185	maybe in 720Z in 3011 model

02-25-2009, 11:37 AM	#28 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Umm...they just fired a ton of people and their sales are down 30%, do you think they can afford the R&D on a V8 370Z right now? They have bigger things on their plate, like staying in business. A V8 370Z is a fantasy at least for 3 years.

02-25-2009, 12:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Well, they are going to stop sooner than later with the increments I think... Mercedes and BMW have had a displacement battle for decades now.. the battle seems to have topped out at 6.x Liters (for now). The whole "Green" thinking and depleting of Oil reserves / price of gas are definitely going to slow down the displacement race... Supercars are a dying breed...not just yet....but if things keep moving like they are...then it will happen... Efficiency is becoming the new focus...which is great because motors are still making a ton of power with a lot less pollution. Just take a look at the new porsches and Lambo LP560-4.