Next Z to be unveiled in 2013 Tokyo auto show.

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.

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sunkist350z

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

azn370z

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.

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Wonka2581

Say it ain't so......

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Redglare

November can't come sooner....

2900lbs i4 turbo Z could be a sweet deal..

also until some solid progress is made in the battery industry the sports cars should stay away or at least keep the battery potential minimal (like the porsche 918 spyder)

Tribalpinoy91

They go back to roots produce a 240z with i4 turbo with current auto standards in eng \mech technology.

MMC Racing

There won't be anything electric about the new Z because of weight and price target. i4 turbo, lighter, and just slightly faster than the current car for 5% more money.

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maro

i heard they r showing GTR Nismo the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 around 570 hp next month also! Nissan should at least offer TT as an option for Z

chii370

Its to expensive and complex to turbo the z from factory and have worthwhile gains while retaining a warranty on the car. It would be a little dinky *** turbo giving probably 40-50 horses and would still make the car 5000+ more expensive. Look how much more the TT 300zx gen 2 cost than its non turbo brother. And it didnt really make TONS more power.

dirTy_shoeZ

if this car goes smaller,lighter and with an elec motor to get the extra power it will be dirty.

I would bet money on it.

edub370

u guys are missing one point in reguards to electric car, they have no soul.

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Shadezz

I think it would take this to get me to go electric or magnetic....

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Volk Z

My wish list-
2800-2900 pounds
315-325+HP 4 cylinder turbo
19 inch forged wheel option
Tone down the rotor size to 13 inches to save weight
4 versions-
1. A REAL track version like an EVO RS deal being the lightest of the bunch no wing, forged wheels single exhaust, cross or slotted rotors w/stainless lines and good fluid. Oil cooler, recaro seats or equivelant. Come with an aggressive front lip (like the top secret lip for 370z) and have black housing in headlights
2. Touring version- this model would be the heaviest and offered in a convertible and have the bose system, 20 inch wheels, non sport brakes and leather seats.
3. Sport model- sport calipers, forged wheels (depending on how small they make the car 18 or 19 inch) dual exhaust, sport seats but not a brand name.

Since NISMO models will be offered for most of Nissans models then they could have that just be a sport model with the Nismo add ons.

I think 4 models above would appeal to a larger niche. I'm sure most remember the 350z models- Base, enthusiest, performance, touring, track, nismo etc too many similarities and not differentiating between them enough to appeal to a larger audience.

Just my thoughts

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2xtreme1

Well..Its November..
when is the event taking place?

Joepro

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