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

Mike · 03-01-2013, 06:03 PM

I don't think the rendering shown really has anything to do with it. The main gist of the article, is same (similar) underpinnings, new different body.

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2013, 06:14 PM

Honestly i think its a shame the VQ is still in play. Its time to move on to something new.

Z_ealot · 03-01-2013, 06:18 PM

i guess im the only one that sees alot of the original 240Z body lines in the concept sketch that they have there...whereas the current Z has a few cues to the original 240Z this concept sketch has alot more of the actual body lines of the 240Z. long front hood, short but sloping rear deck and the roof line even looks more like a 240Z then the current Z does even though the current Z is quite the looker in its own right.

Spikuh · 03-01-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

It's hideous, looks like a fugly Accura. Forget the DI engine, still not proven to be trouble free technology. How about the 350 HP Nismo engine, pare about 300 lbs off, add some soundproofing so it's not so damn loud inside and offer all leather instead of cheezy alcatara and leather ? Doesn't need much else to remain a world class Sports & GT.

NISMO engine = same engine as other Z's. no difference at all except exhaust and tune.

Pick if you want to drop weight or make it quiet because soundproofing is heavy.

faya · 03-01-2013, 08:03 PM

Looks soft!

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Arc · 03-01-2013, 08:03 PM

Since I'm not an engine guy, I'll just critique on the concept design.

I would think that they should go in the similar route Lamborghini did with their Aventador. The previous Lambo had curves, but the Aventador has a sharp hi-tech look to it.

The next Nissan 370 design should be a more hi-tech version of the 300Z. I'm just really diggin the Aventador design and want an affordable version,

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280z/300zx · 03-01-2013, 08:27 PM

Anyone else concerned we have to wait until 2016 (mid-late 2015) for the next Z? The Z is already falling behind and by then the Z will be ancient with 332hp. I mean the next gent mustang and Camaro aren't too far off. I just don't see what Nissan could do for the 2014 and 2015 models to try to bring in new buyers. The 2013 re-fresh didn't exactly win over a lot of people, especially with no power increase.

I'm afraid unless Nissan gives us a concept sooner rather than later I'll probably jump ship for the first time in a long time to the new Vette. This coming from a 280z, 300zx, and 2 time 370z owner. I've owned Z's since I was 17 and plan to keep my 280z and 300zx forever; and as much as I love my 370z I'm chomping at the bit for something newer and more powerful. 2016 is a long time away

XiP · 03-01-2013, 08:46 PM

I hope Toyota, Honda, and Mazda start making sports cars again that way Nissan will have to beef up the Z series

MC · 03-01-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I don't think the rendering shown really has anything to do with it. The main gist of the article, is same (similar) underpinnings, new different body.

bingo

Z_ealot · 03-01-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I don't think the rendering shown really has anything to do with it. The main gist of the article, is same (similar) underpinnings, new different body.

so what your saying is its basically the same formula that chevy used for the new stingray

boxienuts · 03-01-2013, 10:27 PM

If that is true it is very disapointing. The body is a step the wrong way and certainly not a better looking body than the 370, which was the main sell for me. Even the 350Z was slightly less curvy but still way sexy. It would be nice if Nissan would boost power to close to 400hp next year (on base not Nismo) to compete with the mustang in my eye. I think even just adding DI next year would be a step in the right direction, then up displacement a bit.
If the original post pans out in 2015 I will either keep my 370z for much longer than planned or buy a new mustang. The fanged 370 body is hard to beat IMHO. Current Nismo 370 doesn't cut it for me personally, the goofy rediculous spoiler is laughable and small increase in performance, not worth the extra money....again just my oppinion, don't hate on that.

forza370z · 03-01-2013, 10:33 PM

It looks like Honda Accord coupe! lol.

350hp at 2016 is lame. They should say at least 400 hp by then. But to me, hp is not the biggest weak point Nissan need to address. It's the torque! Sexy/fast looking Z should be packed with at least 300Ib/ft. The solution to it is to turbocharge it! Come on Nissan, I've been waiting for a turbocharged v6 for too long!

axmea? · 03-01-2013, 10:34 PM

Nice. Will have to check out the 2014 auto show for concepts. Not sure why the reaction to the rendering. That's not final anyway. More likely closer to what will come around 2014. That's next year. For me, I'm due for a switch in 2017 = PERFECT!

alcheng · 03-01-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

^^ This is how the 2020 Genesis Coupe will look like....

LakeShow · 03-02-2013, 12:27 AM

The next Z is very very far away. Everything just speculation at this point, all pictures are just drawn renderings. Too early.

03-01-2013, 06:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I don't think the rendering shown really has anything to do with it. The main gist of the article, is same (similar) underpinnings, new different body. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-01-2013, 06:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
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03-01-2013, 08:03 PM	#35 (permalink)
faya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 360 Drives: 13 370z nismo Rep Power: 13	Looks soft! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby! __________________ H&R / Swift Spec-R / Fast Intentions

03-01-2013, 08:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
Arc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 141 Drives: 2015 Ford Explorer S Rep Power: 15	Since I'm not an engine guy, I'll just critique on the concept design. I would think that they should go in the similar route Lamborghini did with their Aventador. The previous Lambo had curves, but the Aventador has a sharp hi-tech look to it. The next Nissan 370 design should be a more hi-tech version of the 300Z. I'm just really diggin the Aventador design and want an affordable version, . Eagle and SmokeEater27 like this.

03-01-2013, 10:33 PM	#42 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	It looks like Honda Accord coupe! lol. 350hp at 2016 is lame. They should say at least 400 hp by then. But to me, hp is not the biggest weak point Nissan need to address. It's the torque! Sexy/fast looking Z should be packed with at least 300Ib/ft. The solution to it is to turbocharge it! Come on Nissan, I've been waiting for a turbocharged v6 for too long! Vaughanabe13 likes this.

03-01-2013, 06:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	i guess im the only one that sees alot of the original 240Z body lines in the concept sketch that they have there...whereas the current Z has a few cues to the original 240Z this concept sketch has alot more of the actual body lines of the 240Z. long front hood, short but sloping rear deck and the roof line even looks more like a 240Z then the current Z does even though the current Z is quite the looker in its own right.

03-01-2013, 08:27 PM	#37 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	Anyone else concerned we have to wait until 2016 (mid-late 2015) for the next Z? The Z is already falling behind and by then the Z will be ancient with 332hp. I mean the next gent mustang and Camaro aren't too far off. I just don't see what Nissan could do for the 2014 and 2015 models to try to bring in new buyers. The 2013 re-fresh didn't exactly win over a lot of people, especially with no power increase. I'm afraid unless Nissan gives us a concept sooner rather than later I'll probably jump ship for the first time in a long time to the new Vette. This coming from a 280z, 300zx, and 2 time 370z owner. I've owned Z's since I was 17 and plan to keep my 280z and 300zx forever; and as much as I love my 370z I'm chomping at the bit for something newer and more powerful. 2016 is a long time away

03-01-2013, 08:46 PM	#38 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 534	I hope Toyota, Honda, and Mazda start making sports cars again that way Nissan will have to beef up the Z series

03-01-2013, 10:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
boxienuts Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa Age: 56 Posts: 28 Drives: 16 Black NISMO M6 Rep Power: 3368	If that is true it is very disapointing. The body is a step the wrong way and certainly not a better looking body than the 370, which was the main sell for me. Even the 350Z was slightly less curvy but still way sexy. It would be nice if Nissan would boost power to close to 400hp next year (on base not Nismo) to compete with the mustang in my eye. I think even just adding DI next year would be a step in the right direction, then up displacement a bit. If the original post pans out in 2015 I will either keep my 370z for much longer than planned or buy a new mustang. The fanged 370 body is hard to beat IMHO. Current Nismo 370 doesn't cut it for me personally, the goofy rediculous spoiler is laughable and small increase in performance, not worth the extra money....again just my oppinion, don't hate on that.

03-01-2013, 10:34 PM	#43 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Nice. Will have to check out the 2014 auto show for concepts. Not sure why the reaction to the rendering. That's not final anyway. More likely closer to what will come around 2014. That's next year. For me, I'm due for a switch in 2017 = PERFECT! __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 03-01-2013 at 10:40 PM.

03-02-2013, 12:27 AM	#45 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	The next Z is very very far away. Everything just speculation at this point, all pictures are just drawn renderings. Too early. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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