2013 370z?

[Techurious]

First of all, I hope this is not a repost of comeone's thread (I can't find any with a quick search)...

Just found an R&T article about the potential new Z

2013 Nissan Z Photos and Official Info? Future Cars ? RoadandTrack.com

I also like the sleeker look. 360hp, 450 ft-lb with 30mpg? That is nice! What do you guys think of the possibility of this making into production?

[LuckyJinx]

Its a chopped G and Ashton. Lol, but honestly I don't believe that would be in production. The specs maybe. The mpg, don't think so. In my honest opinion; it wouldn't feel like a traditional Z. Nissan is in fact aware of the potential it has, but like before I don't believe it'll be.

[tyler20c]

Wow I hope that's wrong. Imo a hybrid or diesel would completely ruin the car. I would never buy one of those that's for sure.

[LuckyJinx]

Originally Posted by tyler20c

Wow I hope that's wrong. Imo a hybrid or diesel would completely ruin the car. I would never buy one of those that's for sure.

I certainly agree. Many members, I believe, are true car fanatics. A hybrid as a sports car wouldn't make as much sales as Nissan intends to.

[Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

I certainly agree. Many members, I believe, are true car fanatics. A hybrid as a sports car wouldn't make as much sales as Nissan intends to.

why not? even almighty formula 1 cars are going "hybrid"
as for diesel, isn't audi dominating le mans with diesel engines or something?

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

why not? even almighty formula 1 cars are going "hybrid"
as for diesel, isn't audi dominating le mans with diesel engines or something?

did the race car companies do this voluntary or did they do it because the rules forced them to do it?

imo, the gas prices in the us are not high enough for most people who are into sports cars to select a hybrid engine car over a high performance car.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by tyler20c

Wow I hope that's wrong. Imo a hybrid or diesel would completely ruin the car. I would never buy one of those that's for sure.

Why not? Both of those engines have more potential than an NA GAS engine.

A diesel has massive torque as does an electric drive to assist as gas engine.

[tyler20c]

Originally Posted by Sean

Why not? Both of those engines have more potential than an NA GAS engine.

A diesel has massive torque as does an electric drive to assist as gas engine.

The hybrid would completely ruin the handling because it would add so much weight. So that's out. As for the diesel, there is just something about it that I don't like. Im not saying everyone has to agree with me but thats my opinion. I don't really wanna drive around a Z puffing black smoke out the back lol If they came out with either of these, I would simply by a different car like a mustang or something.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by tyler20c

The hybrid would completely ruin the handling because it would add so much weight. So that's out. As for the diesel, there is just something about it that I don't like. Im not saying everyone has to agree with me but thats my opinion. I don't really wanna drive around a Z puffing black smoke out the back lol If they came out with either of these, I would simply by a different car like a mustang or something.

The weight of the Hybrid I can understand.

Puffing black smoke diesel - LOL. Yeah, that's not quite how they work anymore. Check out the BMW 335d. How about the Audi R8 Diesel?

Detroit 2008: Audi unleashes its diesel monster, the R8 V12 TDI — Autoblog

[dad]

That's not the first teaser design, it won't be the last! But I do like it!

[tyler20c]

Originally Posted by Sean

The weight of the Hybrid I can understand.

Puffing black smoke diesel - LOL. Yeah, that's not quite how they work anymore. Check out the BMW 335d. How about the Audi R8 Diesel?

Detroit 2008: Audi unleashes its diesel monster, the R8 V12 TDI — Autoblog

I definitely understand where your coming from but it just wouldn't be for me. I'd prefer a gas motor. Btw I have a buddy who just bought a 2010 mercedes ml320 blutec and it puffs black smoke when he gets on it. Just sayin.

[TreeSemdyZee]

Originally Posted by Sean

Why not? Both of those engines have more potential than an NA GAS engine.

A diesel has massive torque as does an electric drive to assist as gas engine.

+1
All of the naysayers need to watch the American LeMans series and watch the Audis and Peugeots to see just how freakin' fast a diesel can be.
Consider the fact that Porsche has come up with a machine that will do around 200 mph and get 76 mpg. 500HP V8 with 200HP of electric motors.

Seems to me that the "enthusiasts" are the ones holding back progress to better technologies.

"Mr. Ford. I don't need your silly horseless carriage. I'll stick with my two horses and buggy."

[Sean]

I will reply very carefully as my post yesterday was not carefully worded.

No more fangs!
No more big door handles!
Different headlights! (not a huge fan, but I am sure production model will be toned down)
M Hybrid with 360hp with 30 mpg

I would even bet they got rid of the LED gas gauge. (no interior pics)

If this is a 2013 then it would be for sale next year!

SIGN ME UP!

[mick]

talking about hybrid, honda thought the cr-z hybrid would fly but it didn't.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by mick

talking about hybrid, honda thought the cr-z hybrid would fly but it didn't.

The CRZ is a fail for other reasons IMO. It does nothing well.

It would sell very well if it did JUST ONE of these these things: got 55+ mpg, handled like an NSX, did 0-60 in under 6 seconds, or cost under $15K loaded.