Renderings of the Next-Gen Z...

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i see what you are saying. i thought you meant the next Z should have somewhere near 450hp starting out, my mistake

also, the idea of a rear mounted trans is really cool but not really needed at this time. the Z34 is pretty close to a 50/50 weight balance. most of the weight at the front is behind the front wheels and the majority of the weight in the back of the car is focused near the rear axle so i don't think they can justify the extra cost of making a transaxle vs using the traditional transmission and differential setup that it currently has.

Originally Posted by daisuke149

No prob. If they can achieve the balance without moving the tranny, that would be good. But i like it for many reasons

Easier to improve the car dynamics. Also gives you alot more room in that bay area to install turbos!.

Originally Posted by Isamu

no, my friend is a regional VP for Nissan NA. He, and I will use your termonolgy... echoed what you are saying, just that FI is, and always will be an option.. ie something that they think about. alot of people in his circle are wanting to see a turbo'ed version of a Z...

Originally Posted by daisuke149

No prob. If they can achieve the balance without moving the tranny, that would be good. But i like it for many reasons

Easier to improve the car dynamics. Also gives you alot more room in that bay area to work.