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Multiple Engine for Next Z? from Nissan VP
If that has been covered, or if you are over seeing four hundred threads with speculation about the Z35, Mods delete this.
Taken from Autoblog: Quote:
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So really...they are just throwing everything at the wall and hoping something sticks before they launch.
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12-04-2014, 02:47 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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I don't care that much about the specific engine, provided it has good off the line torque and decent power, meaning it certainly can't result in a slower Z relative to previous ones.
OEM FI would be great -- that means a stout motor that has lots of room to make more power, again, provided it isn't anemic off the line. I'd disregard the idX commentary... if any of that car's DNA goes into the next Z, it will be in the form of weight savings and package options -- not in looks or performance. They aren't going to make the next Z look like a Datsun 510. Honestly, if they made the car 200 lbs heavier than the FR-S, but gave it a V6 or turbo 4 (or an option of both) it would be a screamer and a hit.
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12-04-2014, 02:52 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Seems like even with the OEM engine, the FR-S is a pretty good hit around these parts. They are a blast to drive too! (I do not mean to start a war)
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Out of the FR-S and S2000 which is more fun to drive? Ive personally driven an S2000 and it was awesome, felt like a Go Kart and had zero body roll, felt very stiff and planted. I've never driven an FR-S
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on the other hand not everyone is a fan of the frs but omg its fun to drive
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I'm not believing anything till I see one, there has been way too much speculation regarding the next Z. The real question is are they going to fix the CSC. lol
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Don't want to turn this thread into a FR-S thread. Was reading that the sales for the FR-S are down. And Toyota is not putting any FI on the motor either.
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nope, they'll also offer a CVT (with revmatching)
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Ever feel like you're in a group circle jerk?
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Here's the text of a similar article published today in InsiderCarNews.com:
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Just to be clear, all I meant regarding the FR-S was that I'd have no complaints about an FR-Sish sized (i.e., "downsized") Z, provided it performed as well as or (ideally) better than the current gen Z.
I'm sure the FR-S is a lot of fun -- my original plan, before getting the Z, was to buy a FR-S and put a blower on it
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