Nissan VP of product planning drops hints of possible next Z and iDX?

Firebase99 · 05-02-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

I just feel a 100lb weight drop and 30hp isnt enough to compete.

Mustang Gt, Camaro ss, 1le, etc. priced well / better in most cases and kick our cars butts in performance.

It needs to push 400+

I dont just want a good car, i want a good car that competes.

I disagree. Remember the Z is a two seat coupe (or should be in the Z35 as well). i think a sub 3000 pound car with 350hp would do just fine. Look at the Lotus.

falconfixer · 05-02-2014, 01:10 PM

I heard that the next-gen GTR is getting a whole new engine spitting out 800hp and the next-gen Z will get a hand-me-down engine from the R35.

Firebase99 · 05-02-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

I heard that the next-gen GTR is getting a whole new engine spitting out 800hp and the next-gen Z will get a hand-me-down engine from the R35.

The first part is correct at least.

Drakonis GTR · 05-02-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

I heard that the next-gen GTR is getting a whole new engine spitting out 800hp and the next-gen Z will get a hand-me-down engine from the R35.

I was wondering if Nissan would try to get the GTR up there HP-wise with the other super-sport exotics. Not to say that the GTR doesn't have the goods to run with the big boys, but the 800 HP mark seems to be the fad with the SSE crowd. I wonder how much higher the price tag will be with that change...

As for the next Z, I am indeed curious as to which direction they go with the engine. I am also curious as to whether they will name it in regards to engine displacement, as per tradition, or if they will go the route of the Q50/Q70 and just tack on a higher number so as to give the car the impression of progressing.

Eclipz · 05-02-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

I disagree. Remember the Z is a two seat coupe (or should be in the Z35 as well). i think a sub 3000 pound car with 350hp would do just fine. Look at the Lotus.

Yea but lotus cars weigh 2400 lbs and are mid-engined cars purposefully built for the track. The Z35 will be no lotus. It wont hurt for the Z to drop a few hundred pounds, but a power boost is expected.

daisuke149 · 05-02-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

I disagree. Remember the Z is a two seat coupe (or should be in the Z35 as well). i think a sub 3000 pound car with 350hp would do just fine. Look at the Lotus.

when Nissan puts the same lightweight materials into the chassis and makes it super small and cramped, and sells the car for 70k+

then yes, you would be correct its a great car.

but when you put the Z at 30k. and its competitive 30k cars can whip it around. I want the Z to be a good car and competitive.

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