[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?

Nithmo · 03-19-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

3.0 L - shouldn't be called 300Z? Oh wait - we've been there already.

Technically, that was the 300zx

I hope they don't call it the 400Z... wtf does the 400 stand for? The number was always based on engine displacement, even when it was twin turbo'd.

GraphiteZ · 03-19-2018, 11:29 PM

This sounds great if Nissan can do it right. While Honda messed up the new NSX (New Supercar eXperience) and created a UF458WX (Used Ferrari 458 wannabe eXperience) and Toyota mistakenly used the 10-year-old 370Z as the performance benchmark for the 2019 Supra, this will be the chance for the Z to shine.

sunkist350z · 03-20-2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteZ

This sounds great if Nissan can do it right. While Honda messed up the new NSX (New Supercar eXperience) and created a UF458WX (Used Ferrari 458 wannabe eXperience) and Toyota mistakenly used the 10-year-old 370Z as the performance benchmark for the 2019 Supra, this will be the chance for the Z to shine.

Wow all this sounds great, But I think the 400z sounds cliché 400hp these days are too common, if the increased the displacement to even 3.9 then the name would make sense..fingers crossed.

NISMO IX · 03-20-2018, 01:34 AM

One question, Why are they going to have a 3.0 Liter V6 and name it a 400Z?.... Load of Rubbish!

Spoiler · 03-20-2018, 02:17 AM

Hope it has two cupholders in the console...

DrBacon · 03-20-2018, 05:03 AM

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Power for the new coupé and convertible, which insiders suggest could be called the 400Z

This makes no sense, the Z name has always been in relation to engine displacement.

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By comparison, the outgoing 370Z has a turbocharged 3.7-litre V6 powerplant that delivers 323bhp and 268lb ft.

Turbocharged?

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The highlight of the new Z-car line-up is set to be a four-wheel-drive Nismo version. Due to arrive in 2021, this is earmarked to run a powered-up version of the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine with a claimed 475bhp and 451lb ft.

There is no way they will release a car that will compete with the current generation GT-R.

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Autocar understands that Nissan intends to reveal the styling of the new Z car in concept form at the 2018 Tokyo motor show in October

Tokyo motor show is biennial, the next one will be in 2019.

I would strongly advise being skeptical of this article.

Cyber370 · 03-20-2018, 05:16 AM

It will be a crossover. I’m almost sure of it. Mitsubishi just released the new Eclipse and it’s a damn crossover. Guess who now owns Mitsubishi? Yep, Nissan! There is no money to be made in releasing a pure sports car.

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danegrey · 03-20-2018, 05:16 AM

Sounds good / maybe / I will have a wait and see attitude

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-20-2018, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

By the time this car comes out in 2020/2021 as expected 400-475hp will be nothing. Cars like the camaro and stang are already hitting 460hp for under 40k in a chasis that can handle as good as any sports car. Japan in general is just slacking these days

You're only looking at horsepower.
THE Z has the potential to be 400lbs lighter, much shorter wheelbase, lower to the ground and have that traditional Z layout and seating position. I have a camaro. Yes it was that good to drop my Z after many years of ownership but... an updated Z following its true sports car characteristic would be a different experience. It would feel much more special.

GraphiteZ · 03-20-2018, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DrBacon

There is no way they will release a car that will compete with the current generation GT-R.

The current generation GT-R is already 10 years old and starts losing its charm. The right move is to have a replacement soon or just kill it and let the Z to be competitive in whatever segment they want to compete.

StormWhite · 03-20-2018, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteZ

The current generation GT-R is already 10 years old and starts losing its charm. The right move is to have a replacement soon or just kill it and let the Z to be competitive in whatever segment they want to compete.

So the replacement GT-R & Z will be called a Z and replace both...

analogman · 03-20-2018, 10:45 AM

I’d love to see a new Z. But, in the low probability that these rumors are true, this would likely be a badge-engineered Infiniti Q60 Coupe, sharing as many parts as possible.

Unfortunately, that almost certainly would mean no manual transmission, which would mean no chance that I’d buy one.

No stick = no sale for me.

Desert Rat · 03-20-2018, 01:28 PM

yep, 300Z would be the right name, and it's not a sports car without a manual.

NRTim · 03-20-2018, 01:39 PM

Lol I expect another useless article with: insert *Nissan exec* stating there will be no new Z in the near future...

That 475 Nismo Z sounds good but don’t expect it to come with a manual transmission.

FPenvy · 03-20-2018, 02:02 PM

03-19-2018, 11:29 PM	#4007 (permalink)
GraphiteZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 96 Drives: 05 Elise and 13 GTI Rep Power: 32	This sounds great if Nissan can do it right. While Honda messed up the new NSX (New Supercar eXperience) and created a UF458WX (Used Ferrari 458 wannabe eXperience) and Toyota mistakenly used the 10-year-old 370Z as the performance benchmark for the 2019 Supra, this will be the chance for the Z to shine. sunkist350z likes this.

03-20-2018, 01:34 AM	#4009 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 46 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	One question, Why are they going to have a 3.0 Liter V6 and name it a 400Z?.... Load of Rubbish! __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

03-20-2018, 02:17 AM	#4010 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 65 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684380	Hope it has two cupholders in the console... Dirk McGurck, bthomas87 and overtureZ like this. __________________ … I SUPPORT HOES WITH SUPPORT HOSE…

03-20-2018, 05:16 AM	#4012 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	It will be a crossover. I’m almost sure of it. Mitsubishi just released the new Eclipse and it’s a damn crossover. Guess who now owns Mitsubishi? Yep, Nissan! There is no money to be made in releasing a pure sports car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jap**Vet* likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

03-20-2018, 05:16 AM	#4013 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Sounds good / maybe / I will have a wait and see attitude __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

03-20-2018, 10:45 AM	#4017 (permalink)
analogman Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New England Posts: 38 Drives: Actively shopping Rep Power: 8	I’d love to see a new Z. But, in the low probability that these rumors are true, this would likely be a badge-engineered Infiniti Q60 Coupe, sharing as many parts as possible. Unfortunately, that almost certainly would mean no manual transmission, which would mean no chance that I’d buy one. No stick = no sale for me. FERRARI, Spooler and 370Z944 like this.

03-20-2018, 01:28 PM	#4018 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3365	yep, 300Z would be the right name, and it's not a sports car without a manual. FERRARI likes this.

03-20-2018, 01:39 PM	#4019 (permalink)
NRTim Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nowhere,TX Age: 38 Posts: 131 Drives: 2017 ??? Rep Power: 16	Lol I expect another useless article with: insert Nissan exec stating there will be no new Z in the near future... That 475 Nismo Z sounds good but don’t expect it to come with a manual transmission. RicerX likes this.

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