Originally Posted by DjSquall If they turbo V6 the Z, they'll kill the GTR. It's either going to be a turbo 4 (massive fail) or another NA v6. My 2c
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07-22-2014, 09:32 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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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
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^ 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.
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Personally, I would like to see the Z lose about 400-600 pounds. If it did that I would be fine with engine numbers.
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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 $$$.
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That don't sound to bad. I wonder how much more the new Z will cost.
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The same, maybe a little less. Gotta compete with the Mustang and Camaro. I love the Z, but a Mustang GT is a great value and can be built to handle.
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The LF-A can barely hold its own with the GT-R at three times the price, so I just don't see it. It would make more sense for them to try and steal the Z or top tier Camaro/Mustang crowd. Even then, I suspect the price point will higher, but at least it would have a shot.
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I don't see the car getting much lighter unless they start using expensive materials. You can thank safety standards and accessories for that. You want a lightweight sportscar but you also want power windows. heated seats etc.
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Its obvious from the thread Nissan needs to go back to Z31/32 ideology of having 2 engines. I think they should keep the vq for people who are stuck in the vq era. And a 3.0T for people that want to get hardcore with modding the engine and appreciate having a pre-piped FI vehicle.
My personal taste would be... If NA power was my main interest? I'd be waiting on further pony car news. in the naturally-aspirated world, there's no replacement for displacement. Which I have my eyes and ears out for the C6 camaro as well. Rumors are that chassis is dropping 300-500 pounds with the alpha platform Me, personally, I love the Z for so many reasons. But that's another thread right there. But if the Z doesn't not meet my expectations. I will finally have to break a life-long rule. I will pay more than $45,000 for my sports car. I am going delve into the arena of 2015 low end supercars.Porsche 911 GT-3, Meredes-Benz C63 AMG, Jaguar F-type R and Corvette Z06. Value for $$,$$$ 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!!!!
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