Nissan 370TT?
 

Why does Nissan not come out with a 370TT with around 400 HP to compete directly with the Vette? I think if they priced it right around $45-$50k they would take away alot of sales from Chevy and other vehicles at that price point.

What do you guys think?

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I can def see the next generation Z being a TT model. Nissan have a great TT engine in the GTR and I can def see it in the new gen Z (2015 or whenever). They will probably detune the engine for the Z car. The concept of the Z car is to provide you with a great sports car with a great price tag. It's almost like the same philosophy of the pony cars. Nissan did that for the last 6 years with the Z car and now they have done it again. They have given us a very modern entry level sports car with a great performance for an amazing price of 29900. Those who are really looking for a Nissan super car, they can opt for the GTR.

Now, do I think Nissan will launch another sports car to fill the gap of 45K-55K? I do not know that information. Only Nissan can answer that question BUT if I were to guess, it would be NO.

I'm doubting if Nissan would do that in the near future........very unlikely


I think they'll keep the TT's on the GT-R only

I doubt Nissan would risk using a detuned GTR motor. It wouldn't be wise because this so called "detuned" motor could easily be brought back up to GTR performance levels. A version of the 8 from the FX50 would be a more logical choice if you're targeting the corvette. I would like to see them offer both V6 and V8 versions. That way everyone is happy!

I would love it! I really enjoy my 1990 300ZX TT...sounds like a jet turbine when you get on it. With today's technology a TT around 400 Hp would be a real ripper.

Nissan may not make it but the modders will have several incarnations.

I skipped the 350Z hoping for a next gen. Z car and looks like the 370Z is a winner.
I am going to miss the t-tops out in the summer. The 370Z looks good thus far. Can't wait to test drive one.

^ And that's why I have a 91' 300ZXTT. 400HP and it feels like a fighter jet when you drive it. In a sinister evil kinda way. :rock:

mmmm the 500Z:tup:

i think the closest you will see is an entry level 20K RWD coupe with maybe a turboed 4

The GT-R isn't really that expensive for what you're getting. Chances are they'll keep it that way and if you want a turbo Z, you'll need to buy the GT-R which is essential that.

Turbo kits will be out right away. And it looks like this is definitely going to be a boost friendly motor seeing that 8PSI is putting 400+ to the ground. I'll be twin-turboing the second I can afford the 8K upfront in cash.

But the fact is that if they wanted to do a 400HP twin turbo 370z, they'd need to go LOWER displacement with a lower compression ratio. That would make sense for a few reasons: A) the economy on a lower displacement engine that's turbo'd would be better than the N/A 3.7L motor even if it's making 400HP+. And B) Turbos these days are FAR more advanced than they were a few years back. Twin-Scroll turbos make a LOT of power in a more efficient way. So using that turbo on a 3.7L motor would put the power far over 400... Maybe even close to the 500HP range.

My Solstice is a 2.0L making 260+HP at 22Lbs of boost. That turbo can put MORE boost down but we don't have big enough injectors to do so. However, I get 42MPG on the freeway and 25MPG on the streets with it. That's WAY better than the 2.4L N/A solstice. Fact is that I'm not always in the boost.

Twin Turboing is the coolest sound in the world. I can't wait to do it to my 370.

im not a huge history buff when it comes to nissan so correct me if im wrong. but from what i understand, nissan has always been disappointed in sales when it comes to factory boosted mid price range cars. also, since the Z has been in the same general price range for the past couple years, the tone has been set for it's reputation. those who would be able to afford a $50k car would not want to spend it on a Z.

Nissan does not need to make the Z car too fast, cause then how would they sale any GTRs. Yeah, people would still buy it just to own a GTR but if people are at all like me, Everyone would buy the GTR performance at the Z price. I don't see a TT Z any time in the next decade, but who knows we will all prolly be driving around in our Electric Z hyper-performance cars.

that would be cool, an electric Z or a hydrogen powered Z in the future

I deff. think in the not too far future instead of gas powered FI cars. We are all gonna find our way into a 10 sec. Electric car with like a Super battery. I hear that plans are already in the works all people are waiting on is for those SMART Japanese people to revolutionize the battery and come up with a way to make the batt. affordable.

the way of electric motoe cars will be 4 whell mounted motors controled via VFD(variable frequency drives) this set up will provide so much Tq you will not believe it. PS: i work with VFD's

Those who would not be able to afford a $50k car would buy the $30k N/A Z