Car and Driver's Cars Worth Waiting For: 2016 Z

Vaughanabe13 · 05-24-2013, 01:27 PM

Concept drawings never look ANYTHING like the final design. All I hope is that they hire the same designer (I forget his name ATM) who designed the 370z, because I trust his design skills after putting out this sexy machine.

Nuccigucci · 05-24-2013, 08:22 PM

I hate it I don't understand why all These articles keep insisting on bringing the z back to its Datsun days.... Those days are long gone the z has evolved into something great why knock it down from a mid range sports car to an entry level sports car? Why wouldn't they just revive the s chassis? Leave the z alone don't kill it

Caustic · 05-24-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuccigucci

I hate it I don't understand why all These articles keep insisting on bringing the z back to its Datsun days.... Those days are long gone the z has evolved into something great why knock it down from a mid range sports car to an entry level sports car? Why wouldn't they just revive the s chassis? Leave the z alone don't kill it

The price is killing the Z. It happened with the last 300z and its happening now. Part of the reason the 350 did so well was because it was relatively cheap.

Thechidz · 05-24-2013, 08:45 PM

I actually wouldnt mind a turbo 4 banger, but that grill rendering suuuuuuucks. looks like an altima/maxima

Trips · 05-24-2013, 10:58 PM

This is NOT a High HP discussion thread!!

Lets Keep It On Topic!

Thank You

Bucketlist2012 · 05-24-2013, 11:03 PM

Still looks like a BRZ...

Bad Rendering Z

Daflabear · 05-25-2013, 12:27 AM

Looks like a Genesis Coupe.
I don't like it.

Leuz · 05-25-2013, 01:06 AM

+ power - weight - price = success

Lug · 05-25-2013, 11:57 AM

I'm going to speculate that most of this guy's speculation is just speculative and wrong. There, I said it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-25-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

I'm going to speculate that most of this guy's speculation is just speculative and wrong. There, I said it.

And i hope you're right because next gen, we need something fresh. The Jay Leno interview at Nissan sounded like they wanted to give us something truely special. So from your lips to Japans ears bruh.

Nismodean · 05-25-2013, 01:43 PM

Keep the rims, ditch the rest and start over.....

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-25-2013, 03:33 PM

I know i want Ray's and Akebono to still handle our wheel and brake package.

SS_Firehawk · 05-25-2013, 03:53 PM

I'm all for having a Cayman S or 991 variant as a benchmark. I don't care how they get there, so long as the result is comparable. I'm also all for an evolutionary design as opposed to a retro or all new. Nissan did create the GTR and it rapes everything under $400k. I trust they will make the Z special as they say.

Magic Bus · 05-25-2013, 04:19 PM

Agree with SS above. I would love the body style to evolve rather than change. I also don't mind the price remaining the same if there are performance increases in all categories. I like the exclusivity of our Z's.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-25-2013, 04:36 PM

As far as design, I want in the middle of revolutionary and evolutionary. I want the Z to keep it's 240z original identity while bringing something completely new to the design. Not just a glorified exterior refresh...

Everything else that SS said. I'm with.

05-24-2013, 01:27 PM	#61 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	Concept drawings never look ANYTHING like the final design. All I hope is that they hire the same designer (I forget his name ATM) who designed the 370z, because I trust his design skills after putting out this sexy machine. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

05-24-2013, 08:45 PM	#64 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	I actually wouldnt mind a turbo 4 banger, but that grill rendering suuuuuuucks. looks like an altima/maxima __________________ I <3 my car

05-24-2013, 10:58 PM	#65 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This is NOT a High HP discussion thread!! Lets Keep It On Topic! Thank You __________________

05-24-2013, 11:03 PM	#66 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Still looks like a BRZ... Bad Rendering Z __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

05-25-2013, 12:27 AM	#67 (permalink)
Daflabear Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Port Saint Lucie Posts: 6 Drives: 13 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Looks like a Genesis Coupe. I don't like it. __________________ [SIGPIC]

05-24-2013, 08:22 PM	#62 (permalink)
Nuccigucci Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East patchogue Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	I hate it I don't understand why all These articles keep insisting on bringing the z back to its Datsun days.... Those days are long gone the z has evolved into something great why knock it down from a mid range sports car to an entry level sports car? Why wouldn't they just revive the s chassis? Leave the z alone don't kill it

05-25-2013, 01:06 AM	#68 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	+ power - weight - price = success __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

05-25-2013, 11:57 AM	#69 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	I'm going to speculate that most of this guy's speculation is just speculative and wrong. There, I said it. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

05-25-2013, 01:43 PM	#71 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	Keep the rims, ditch the rest and start over..... __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

05-25-2013, 03:33 PM	#72 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I know i want Ray's and Akebono to still handle our wheel and brake package. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-25-2013, 03:53 PM	#73 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I'm all for having a Cayman S or 991 variant as a benchmark. I don't care how they get there, so long as the result is comparable. I'm also all for an evolutionary design as opposed to a retro or all new. Nissan did create the GTR and it rapes everything under $400k. I trust they will make the Z special as they say. Leuz likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

05-25-2013, 04:19 PM	#74 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Agree with SS above. I would love the body style to evolve rather than change. I also don't mind the price remaining the same if there are performance increases in all categories. I like the exclusivity of our Z's.

05-25-2013, 04:36 PM	#75 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	As far as design, I want in the middle of revolutionary and evolutionary. I want the Z to keep it's 240z original identity while bringing something completely new to the design. Not just a glorified exterior refresh... Everything else that SS said. I'm with. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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