the current 3.0 6 cylinder turbo is rated at 329 horsepower. I don't see how it will cut into a 600 horsepower GTR

^ Exactly and someone stated earlier the gtr is getting a rather decent power boost so there is plenty of room for even something as crazy as a 500 hp Z.


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No turbos please! A higher revving, lighter weight with a more balanced power band engine mated to a 2800 lb car will wipe the floor with anything in its targeted class while meeting tighter EPA regulations. Throw in a KERS type boost system good for a 1/4 mile run and you have something worthy of the Z name.

A weight reduction will be key to obtaining better performance and economy. Just hope nissan doesnt do what ford did to the mustang and add weight

LOL, Let's just agree to disagree. Modifying to your likes has always been part of the game. I have owned the following Z's.

1974 1/2 260z
1975 280zt, currently still have.
1978 280z
1980 280zx
1983 280zx 2+2
1987 300zt
1990 300ztt

So, I have had just a few of them. I am not counting any of my other Nissans I have owned. Nissan fan boy, ah, NO. I do love a Z car. Never did like the 350z though.

Agreed, Z 's have become far too heavy.

Personally, I would like to see the Z lose about 400-600 pounds. If it did that I would be fine with engine numbers.

We need a direct injected, higher compression NA 3.8L V-6 out of the GTR that's not hand built. 400 hp & 300 tq and the car needs to weigh 3K. 25 mpg combined due to the direct injection. Yeah... better stock exhaust note. Oh yeah, and I want those red Recaros out of the '15 Nismo. That would be $$$.

That don't sound to bad. I wonder how much more the new Z will cost.

The same, maybe a little less. Gotta compete with the Mustang and Camaro. I love the Z, but a Mustang GT is a great value and can be built to handle.

I don't see that happening. They'd have way too much catch-up to play in order to compete. The GT-R has gotten too good for Toyota to fight with at a competitive price point.

The LF-A can barely hold its own with the GT-R at three times the price, so I just don't see it.

It would make more sense for them to try and steal the Z or top tier Camaro/Mustang crowd. Even then, I suspect the price point will higher, but at least it would have a shot.

They should just call it a paseo.

I don't see the car getting much lighter unless they start using expensive materials. You can thank safety standards and accessories for that. You want a lightweight sportscar but you also want power windows. heated seats etc.

Ive been saying for a year now, that it might share the Q's hybrid. IMO, would be awesome.

Its obvious from the thread Nissan needs to go back to Z31/32 ideology of having 2 engines. I think they should keep the vq for people who are stuck in the vq era. And a 3.0T for people that want to get hardcore with modding the engine and appreciate having a pre-piped FI vehicle.

My personal taste would be... If NA power was my main interest? I'd be waiting on further pony car news. in the naturally-aspirated world, there's no replacement for displacement. Which I have my eyes and ears out for the C6 camaro as well. Rumors are that chassis is dropping 300-500 pounds with the alpha platform

Me, personally, I love the Z for so many reasons. But that's another thread right there. But if the Z doesn't not meet my expectations. I will finally have to break a life-long rule. I will pay more than $45,000 for my sports car. I am going delve into the arena of 2015 low end supercars.Porsche 911 GT-3, Meredes-Benz C63 AMG, Jaguar F-type R and Corvette Z06. Value for $$,$$$ seems to be decreasing in the current affordable car market. And if the next gen Z is as gimmicky as the 2015 mustang. I gotta spend more money to play. Me and the wife divorced so my finances are free to get deep in the game. Bye BYTCH!!!! :happydance: :driving: