Z35 motor theory

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-22-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

This is a toughie. I think no matter what the weight of the car is, they will insist on power values that are higher than they were before -- that would knock out the 3.0 turbo option, unless they can bump up the power a bit.

The more powerful AMG motor may be an option, but I expect it to be pricey, and like the IPL G or Q or whatever it is now.

That said, I am expecting the new Z to be only marginally different from the current model at this point -- I'm open to being mistaken and (hopefully) pleasantly surprised, but the new G is pretty much just a refined version of the old one, and the Z tends to follow that, so...

I believe if the Z was going to be only marginally different. The next gen m,odel would be coming out this October instead of us dealing with unknowns.

Jordo! · 07-22-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I believe if the Z was going to be only marginally different. The next gen m,odel would be coming out this October instead of us dealing with unknowns.

Maybe... they could shed weight, change the body panels/front fascia, suspension, brakes, etc to create a very different car, and keep the same motor and trans options tho'.

What's the latest on when we're supposed to hear something? Not til January?

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-22-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Maybe... they could shed weight, change the body panels/front fascia, suspension, brakes, etc to create a very different car, and keep the same motor and trans options tho'.

What's the latest on when we're supposed to hear something? Not til January?

I dont even know brutha. We were supposed to see the new Z a few months back and instead we got the IDX.

I propose Nissan does the final tune on the MB motor. That's probably where most of Nissan reliability is anyway. For those that think an MB engine would be unreliable. I think you guys should look at Mercedes Benz reliability since 2008. they are not perfect but for germans they are pretty reliable. Porsche has come along way in this department as well. it's BMW, Audi and Volkswagen that strive to keep the unreliable reputation alive.

falconfixer · 07-22-2014, 05:29 PM

From what I heard from a doctor:

There will be an engine manufactured in TN that will go in the lowest model Infiniti. What MB does with the same engine, is up to them.

Also, look forward to the first Infiniti model vehicle built outside of Japan to be produced in good ol' TN. Is that a bad thing? Not when you figure out that the Japanese have decided the quality of vehicles coming out of Smyrna is good enough to carry the Infiniti brand name.

Now, back on topic I wish I could get some intel on the next Z but I'll speculate with the best of them. The next gen GTR will have a new engine producing 800hp. That leaves this motor as a left over that could be shoved into the Z35.

Jordo! · 07-22-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

From what I heard from a doctor:

There will be an engine manufactured in TN that will go in the lowest model Infiniti. What MB does with the same engine, is up to them.

Also, look forward to the first Infiniti model vehicle built outside of Japan to be produced in good ol' TN. Is that a bad thing? Not when you figure out that the Japanese have decided the quality of vehicles coming out of Smyrna is good enough to carry the Infiniti brand name.

Now, back on topic I wish I could get some intel on the next Z but I'll speculate with the best of them. The next gen GTR will have a new engine producing 800hp. That leaves this motor as a left over that could be shoved into the Z35.

I could see a de-tuned version of the GT-R motor offered in a "super nismo" IPL -type package -- it won't be cheap tho'.

I'd say the odds of that happening might be related to what (if anything) Toyota does with their FT-1/theorized to be new Supra car.

If Toyota rolls out a N/A and a turbo version of a new Supra, like days of yore, I could see Nissan doing the same with the Z to compete.

aszyd · 07-22-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I could see a de-tuned version of the GT-R motor offered in a "super nismo" IPL -type package -- it won't be cheap tho'.

I'd say the odds of that happening might be related to what (if anything) Toyota does with their FT-1/theorized to be new Supra car.

If Toyota rolls out a N/A and a turbo version of a new Supra, like days of yore, I could see Nissan doing the same with the Z to compete.

If there's ever a new Supra, it will be 100K+ and a direct competitor with the GTR.

Jordo! · 07-23-2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aszyd

If there's ever a new Supra, it will be 100K+ and a direct competitor with the GTR.

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.

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falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 77	From what I heard from a doctor: There will be an engine manufactured in TN that will go in the lowest model Infiniti. What MB does with the same engine, is up to them. Also, look forward to the first Infiniti model vehicle built outside of Japan to be produced in good ol' TN. Is that a bad thing? Not when you figure out that the Japanese have decided the quality of vehicles coming out of Smyrna is good enough to carry the Infiniti brand name. Now, back on topic I wish I could get some intel on the next Z but I'll speculate with the best of them. The next gen GTR will have a new engine producing 800hp. That leaves this motor as a left over that could be shoved into the Z35.