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We all have seen the articles that Nissan is considering a smaller Z car in the future. QUOTE: The engine is the one thing that Nakamura pointed to as needing
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We all have seen the articles that Nissan is considering a smaller Z car in the future.
QUOTE: The engine is the one thing that Nakamura pointed to as needing changed, as the 3.7-liter V-6 just isn’t cutting it. Nissan owns a V8. The 2011 Infiniti M56 debuted a new 5.6-liter aluminum-alloy V8 that produces at 420 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque. Why not use it? CAFE (gas mileage) standards have been mentioned as well. (O.K., I understand that but wait for final question.) Also going back to the Z's roots. So why a turbo 4 cylinder? I do not recall a 4 cylinder since the Fairlady roadster, and it was not called a Z. Why can't very capeable people do what Ford can with their V8's and turn out 400+ HP and get better mileage? Please forgive my ignorance. Thanks. I hope this was not a rant.
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