Looks like the 2015 Z wont be getting a turbo after all???

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PARDON IF THIS IS KNOWN INFO

Sadly and surprisingly enough, I read an article from Road&Track that the patented infiniti 3.0 turbo engine we all been excited about is a TURBO-DIESEL set for Europe Obviously this engine won't fly here in a Z. From what it looks like... the 2014 G coupe will be getting the M37H engine producing 360hp. (Possibly 10-20hp boost with a sportier tune) The IPL is rumored to be getting the AMG 5.5 ltr v8. Then there's the mercedes 3.5 that will be another optional engine for the Gcoupe. The G coupe is straying away from number designations so these varied displacements make sense. The Z has been marked by its engine displacement since day one in the U.S. and europe. So I'm sure japan will persist in continuity for the american version of the fairlady???

Article here: 2013 Infiniti G Coupe - 2013 Infiniti G Coupe Future Car First Look on RoadandTrack.com

I bring this to the table because of the inherent kinship between both v37 skyline and Z34fairlady. One thing I heard nissan say about a year ago is that the fairlady and Skyline won't be related anymore. Both will be, soon there own seperate cars. I don't know if the meant that by chassis design or engine? But I do know this. I don't think either engine is appropriate for the Z. As intrigued as I am to see a 5.5L G-coupe. I think its heavier 2+2 bodystyle and long wheelbase allow for this type of engine and displacement increase. Whereas the Z is borderline bloated for its original design philosophy. At this pont i'd be happy with a refined 3.7 with 360hp/305LB TQ(non-hybrid) and a 350lb diet. That would make minimal acceptability for a Z and I have a feeling that won't happen either... the fate of the Z is scary.

Where will the Z go is unclear. But we now know the 3.0T is a pipe dream of a possible FI platform... we'll just have to keep digging for clues.