Jan 19, 2014 article: next 370Z

Zed-Hed · 01-20-2014, 05:11 PM

Bruce,
I agree 100%. Turbo powered 2.5 liter with a great chassis under 3k lbs.
Make it look 1/2 as good as the Toyota ft-1 concept.

Justice97 · 01-20-2014, 06:02 PM

I will be disappointed if they do not offer a six.
Go ahead and make a 4, but offer a six in a NISMO type package.
250Z TT and 390Z NISMO

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-20-2014, 06:22 PM

^^ +1000

I wish Nissan can produce a V6 Z in limited numbers just to keep us happy. A 4 cylinder Z does not sit well with me, regardless of how light the car is going to be.

Masterbeatty · 01-20-2014, 06:35 PM

The 2.5 four cylinder makes the most sense. Nissan already has the qr25det in the juke. Maybe they were using that to test the engine and then tweek it alittle for the next Z.

brucelidat · 01-20-2014, 06:50 PM

If they do keep a v6 option, I really doubt it'd be a new engine. The focus is on smaller turbo engines now so a v6 would likely be the same engine we have now with DI if you're lucky paired with the car's reduced weight for better performance.

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-20-2014, 07:25 PM

At this point I don't really care what the engine is going to be. Just give us a concept car Nissan!

Akmcmahon · 01-20-2014, 07:36 PM

Jalopnik posted something similar today.

Nissan Is Probably Cooking Up A New Turbo Z

JungleZ · 01-20-2014, 07:49 PM

Just wanted to remind everyone I get 13-15 mpg city. That's worse than a v8.

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-20-2014, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akmcmahon

Jalopnik posted something similar today.

Nissan Is Probably Cooking Up A New Turbo Z

Thanks for sharing. 4 sports cars, huh? We'll see, Nissan. That Z32 photo is so iconic.

VCuomo · 01-20-2014, 08:36 PM

From the Jalopnik article link (emphasis added by me):

Quote:

On a replacement for the 370Z, he said: "I know what the powertrain will be and I know it will exist. It would be reasonable to assume it will have a downsized turbo engine. There will be normal and Nismo versions."

Sigh...

brucelidat · 01-20-2014, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

From the Jalopnik article link (emphasis added by me):

Sigh...

This is pretty much generally acknowledged fact now that ti will be a smaller turbo'ed engine. It'll probably be a 4 but people are hoping (however unlikely) that it'll be a smaller 6.

cheshirecat · 01-20-2014, 08:49 PM

IMO, we are going to see the Z branded as just that... the "Nissan Z". No numbers, just the "Z", just like how it exists on Nissan's website now. The 370 will be the last numbered Z for quite a while, as numbers for the model get harder and harder to correspond with displacement, see Mercedes and BMW, for instance, as both have started using the numbers as illustration for power relative power levels within the line or as throwbacks to iconic platforms in the past.

Nissan knows one thing for sure- the Z's heritage has always been about "bang for your buck". It may not be the fastest, it may not be the best handling, but it's damn near the top for half of what you would pay for the #1 contender, and that's more than enough for the majority of consumers out there who are looking for a performance coupe.

That means smaller, lighter, and more efficient. Ultimately, it should mean some exciting times for us ahead.

Eclipz · 01-20-2014, 10:11 PM

This was in the Jalopnik thread, and I found it quite funny.

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-20-2014, 10:19 PM

It better have a manual transmission!

Redglare · 01-20-2014, 10:52 PM

porsche is phasing out manual, nissan is surely going to phase it out soon.

01-20-2014, 06:22 PM	#33 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	^^ +1000 I wish Nissan can produce a V6 Z in limited numbers just to keep us happy. A 4 cylinder Z does not sit well with me, regardless of how light the car is going to be. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

01-20-2014, 06:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	The 2.5 four cylinder makes the most sense. Nissan already has the qr25det in the juke. Maybe they were using that to test the engine and then tweek it alittle for the next Z. chuky likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

01-20-2014, 06:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	If they do keep a v6 option, I really doubt it'd be a new engine. The focus is on smaller turbo engines now so a v6 would likely be the same engine we have now with DI if you're lucky paired with the car's reduced weight for better performance. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-20-2014, 07:25 PM	#36 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	At this point I don't really care what the engine is going to be. Just give us a concept car Nissan! __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

01-20-2014, 10:19 PM	#44 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	It better have a manual transmission! __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

01-20-2014, 05:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 20	Bruce, I agree 100%. Turbo powered 2.5 liter with a great chassis under 3k lbs. Make it look 1/2 as good as the Toyota ft-1 concept.

01-20-2014, 06:02 PM	#32 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	I will be disappointed if they do not offer a six. Go ahead and make a 4, but offer a six in a NISMO type package. 250Z TT and 390Z NISMO

01-20-2014, 07:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
Akmcmahon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 159 Drives: 13 370Z Mag Black M6 Rep Power: 13	Jalopnik posted something similar today. Nissan Is Probably Cooking Up A New Turbo Z

01-20-2014, 07:49 PM	#38 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Just wanted to remind everyone I get 13-15 mpg city. That's worse than a v8.

01-20-2014, 08:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	IMO, we are going to see the Z branded as just that... the "Nissan Z". No numbers, just the "Z", just like how it exists on Nissan's website now. The 370 will be the last numbered Z for quite a while, as numbers for the model get harder and harder to correspond with displacement, see Mercedes and BMW, for instance, as both have started using the numbers as illustration for power relative power levels within the line or as throwbacks to iconic platforms in the past. Nissan knows one thing for sure- the Z's heritage has always been about "bang for your buck". It may not be the fastest, it may not be the best handling, but it's damn near the top for half of what you would pay for the #1 contender, and that's more than enough for the majority of consumers out there who are looking for a performance coupe. That means smaller, lighter, and more efficient. Ultimately, it should mean some exciting times for us ahead.

01-20-2014, 10:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
Eclipz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 360 Drives: 06 Eclipse GS Rep Power: 12	This was in the Jalopnik thread, and I found it quite funny.

01-20-2014, 10:52 PM	#45 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 175	porsche is phasing out manual, nissan is surely going to phase it out soon.

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