2015 Nissan Z may be lighter, leaner

Nismo89 · 07-11-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i think they would rather develop (if it isn't already in the works already) a 240sx successor to fill that role. nissan has partnered with lotus before (R35 GTR for example). a "250sx" would not be direct competition for anything lotus makes. have them come up with a great, nimble, lightweight aluminum and high strength steel chassis, drop in the 2.5 from the altima in RWD and offer a low production, high profit turbo option using the Juke's motor and you've got a clear winner for not much investment. sell a ton of these in the $25-35k range and take the load off the Z as the "only sports car option other than GTR" in the range of cars. then the Z wouldn't have to be a "40mpg" car.

i agree, as it stands now i get around 23-24 mpg in my Z now,so this move doesnt appeal to me if it happens... but i dont floor it lol so i really would much rather see a 240sx successor than to the Z. BUT in regards to the article and the words written i could see Nissan's hand being forced to make that type of move with a car like the Z..... sales were down, and have dropped every year since. so in order to boost sales (regular cars as well as its "sports" car line) they are thinking about putting a lesser engine in the Z for better fuel economy exc.

i think its the thought of " all options are being considered" stand point for Nissan, to boost sales from every angle, not that it WILL happen but i understand nissan's thought process in thinking about it ..... regular lineup as well as Sports. lol

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