Next Z to be unveiled in 2013 Tokyo auto show.

Wonka2581 · 09-16-2013, 06:02 AM

God I don't pray as much as I should but please here me out on this,

Lord please let nissan realize that they need to fix the crappy paint they use on the next gen Z.

And thank you for FI sway bars coil overs and carbon fiber. Amen :-)

mag_black · 10-02-2013, 05:54 AM

But will it come w/ a 2nd center console cup holder? I can't be bothered w/ reaching down w/ my left hand to grab my Evian from the door's cup holder.

Tigger · 10-02-2013, 03:25 PM

Wow. I thought we'd have to wait until 2016! I'm pretty excited. At least I'll know in a month whether or not to hold out for it or get something else. Could be good though! I have a feeling that if they go with a hybrid variant it'll likely utilize the same components or something optimized for a smaller Z platform that would come from the latest Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. I'm pretty sure they'll be aiming for that 300hp mark so I wouldn't get too upset over specs until they're released. But if they drop the ball they know that'll be the end of the Z.

I'm sure they're going to take aim at the proposed next-gen Supra. The Z MUST be able to perform to take on anything else coming out in 2015/2016 including the Challenger replacement, the Cuda (which honestly has caught even my domestic vehicle hating attention) or it'll be toast.

JungleZ · 10-08-2013, 03:28 PM

no hype about this from this forum it seems.Lighter and Leaner for the win, the only problem is will it look proper..

Chuck33079 · 10-08-2013, 03:31 PM

So much for his "last post on the forum".

Arrvaxx · 10-08-2013, 03:33 PM

I think the issue is one we're burned out on. Also think a lot of us are like that kid sitting in the corner rocking back and forth...terrified.

Right now I just end each day with a prayer, "Please don't suck please don't suck...oh god please just don't suck."

Chuck33079 · 10-08-2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

Just for you this is my last post ever. Enjoy the car seriously. My lease is done in a year not too much longer. Sorry for all the bs

Remember this, troll?

kfull · 10-11-2013, 09:16 PM

electric sounds weird to me. I wouldn't be opposed to a turbo 4 though. Can't wait to see how it looks mostly. Definitely something I'm tentatively thinking about for the future.

DIGItonium · 10-11-2013, 10:36 PM

If it's a turbo i4, I wonder if it's an AMG variant of the 2.0L turbo i4. My dad picked up the new CLA last week. I've not driven it yet, but the build quality pretty nicely for the price. Heck, the loaded Z's are surpassing $40k.

sunkist350z · 10-11-2013, 10:51 PM

CLA 45 is sweet according to motor trend it goes 12.7 quarter mile blows away our stock z. I would love to have one as a dd.

blueranger · 10-11-2013, 11:17 PM

I think it needs to have more power to keep up with the competition. Hopefully they don't pull a BRZ move and make it aesthetically nice but slow

SS_Firehawk · 10-11-2013, 11:41 PM

A hybrid electric Z won't be lighter, damn battery pack is a boat anchor. I'm all for hybrid tech, but maybe not for better mileage, maybe for just boosting acceleration temporarily. I'm sure they can harness enough energy from the big f'ing flywheels they like to put on. Just some thoughts.

shika805 · 10-11-2013, 11:57 PM

why doesnt nissan just bring back the 240sx for a little bit and hibernate the Z for awhile, if their purpose is down size the engine? Then after a few years come back with a turbo charged 6 cylinder engine Z? for the 50th anniversary Z? thats exactly what they did with the z32.

Down gradding the Z to a 4 cylinder engine or electric just isnt a "Z Car" anymore in my opinion.

sunkist350z · 10-12-2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shika805

why doesnt nissan just bring back the 240sx for a little bit and hibernate the Z for awhile, if their purpose is down size the engine? Then after a few years come back with a turbo charged 6 cylinder engine Z? for the 50th anniversary Z? thats exactly what they did with the z32.

Down gradding the Z to a 4 cylinder engine or electric just isnt a "Z Car" anymore in my opinion.

I agree, I love the sound of the 6 cylinder in our z

azn370z · 10-12-2013, 03:09 AM

A sleek sports car is nice but not the way I want to address the next generation of sports car drivers,” Palmer told Auto Express. “Kids in the UK are not taking their driving test, so while my generation grew up adoring the sports car, we have to find a new way of reaching those customers. To me that is where the electric powertrain will rule.”

Palmer confirmed that the Juke Nismo offers some hints at what Nissan is looking at.

Lol WTF? It looks like I won't be getting a 3rd z.

09-16-2013, 06:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	God I don't pray as much as I should but please here me out on this, Lord please let nissan realize that they need to fix the crappy paint they use on the next gen Z. And thank you for FI sway bars coil overs and carbon fiber. Amen :-) 2xtreme1 and jlo370z like this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

10-02-2013, 05:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	But will it come w/ a 2nd center console cup holder? I can't be bothered w/ reaching down w/ my left hand to grab my Evian from the door's cup holder. XPNSD IT likes this. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

10-08-2013, 03:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	So much for his "last post on the forum". gomer_110 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-08-2013, 03:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	I think the issue is one we're burned out on. Also think a lot of us are like that kid sitting in the corner rocking back and forth...terrified. Right now I just end each day with a prayer, "Please don't suck please don't suck...oh god please just don't suck." __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

10-11-2013, 09:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	electric sounds weird to me. I wouldn't be opposed to a turbo 4 though. Can't wait to see how it looks mostly. Definitely something I'm tentatively thinking about for the future. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

10-02-2013, 03:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	Wow. I thought we'd have to wait until 2016! I'm pretty excited. At least I'll know in a month whether or not to hold out for it or get something else. Could be good though! I have a feeling that if they go with a hybrid variant it'll likely utilize the same components or something optimized for a smaller Z platform that would come from the latest Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. I'm pretty sure they'll be aiming for that 300hp mark so I wouldn't get too upset over specs until they're released. But if they drop the ball they know that'll be the end of the Z. I'm sure they're going to take aim at the proposed next-gen Supra. The Z MUST be able to perform to take on anything else coming out in 2015/2016 including the Challenger replacement, the Cuda (which honestly has caught even my domestic vehicle hating attention) or it'll be toast.

10-08-2013, 03:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	no hype about this from this forum it seems.Lighter and Leaner for the win, the only problem is will it look proper..

10-11-2013, 10:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	If it's a turbo i4, I wonder if it's an AMG variant of the 2.0L turbo i4. My dad picked up the new CLA last week. I've not driven it yet, but the build quality pretty nicely for the price. Heck, the loaded Z's are surpassing $40k. __________________

10-11-2013, 10:51 PM	#25 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	CLA 45 is sweet according to motor trend it goes 12.7 quarter mile blows away our stock z. I would love to have one as a dd.

10-11-2013, 11:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 307	I think it needs to have more power to keep up with the competition. Hopefully they don't pull a BRZ move and make it aesthetically nice but slow __________________ F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 \| E85 FlexFuel \| Built 7AT \| F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler \| F.I. Flex Plate \| F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler \| MT ET Street S/S \| ECUTEK Tuned by Seb \| RPM Roll Bar

10-11-2013, 11:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	A hybrid electric Z won't be lighter, damn battery pack is a boat anchor. I'm all for hybrid tech, but maybe not for better mileage, maybe for just boosting acceleration temporarily. I'm sure they can harness enough energy from the big f'ing flywheels they like to put on. Just some thoughts. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

10-11-2013, 11:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	why doesnt nissan just bring back the 240sx for a little bit and hibernate the Z for awhile, if their purpose is down size the engine? Then after a few years come back with a turbo charged 6 cylinder engine Z? for the 50th anniversary Z? thats exactly what they did with the z32. Down gradding the Z to a 4 cylinder engine or electric just isnt a "Z Car" anymore in my opinion. __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

10-12-2013, 03:09 AM	#30 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	A sleek sports car is nice but not the way I want to address the next generation of sports car drivers,” Palmer told Auto Express. “Kids in the UK are not taking their driving test, so while my generation grew up adoring the sports car, we have to find a new way of reaching those customers. To me that is where the electric powertrain will rule.” Palmer confirmed that the Juke Nismo offers some hints at what Nissan is looking at. Lol WTF? It looks like I won't be getting a 3rd z. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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