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

Rusty · 05-24-2020, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Just when you thought it was dead... The Z is back baby!!!!

Maybe.

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/05/20...supra-nemesis/

Hmmmm... 2021 they say... well I assume the new models should be in transit or close to it to hit showrooms this August/September.

PS - Hotrod's and Rusty's Test Mule is featured again.

2nd paragraph says it all.

JARblue · 05-24-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

2nd paragraph says it all.

Yup. Unfortunately, it is looking more and more like the Z will be killed off on May 28th

But hopefully that's just in Europe

zguynate · 05-24-2020, 10:31 PM

That article is actually one of the better rumor mill articles I’ve read. Whoever wrote it seems to be more informed of the Z’s history than the others that just spout off random information. Hopefully we will know more on the 28th. Let’s just cross our fingers that they don’t completely kill off their sports cars. IMO that would be a bad marketing plan as Nissan won’t have any vehicles to draw excitement to the brand. Sports cars have never really been a money maker for the market. Hopefully Nissan realizes this and at least attempts to launch a new Z to see how it will fare. If they do, they better come out swinging though. Other automakers have come out with A LOT since the 370z was launched, which left the 370z in the rear view (figuratively and literally).

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Zingston · 05-25-2020, 05:14 PM

More future Z madness:

https://www.motor1.com/news/425177/n...tic-rendering/

sunkist350z · 05-25-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

More future Z madness:

https://www.motor1.com/news/425177/n...tic-rendering/

Nissan need to hire this guy, looks like a mini Porsche 918...next generation z looks more and more enticing

Zingston · 05-25-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

Nissan need to hire this guy, looks like a mini Porsche 918...next generation z looks more and more enticing

I really like it! I'd buy one!

The big issue here is IF Nissan will actually introduce a next gen Z car given their current financial condition.

KCZ · 05-27-2020, 12:13 PM

I'd be all over that. Which means it will never happen.

Zingston · 05-27-2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KCZ

I'd be all over that. Which means it will never happen.

So true...

OptionZero · 05-27-2020, 01:55 PM

I am amused by people thinking Nissan is really gonna release a low-volume, $35-50k sports car during an economic down turn when it is already bleeding money.

A money losing car during money losing times when you're on a money losing streak would be fantastic

I know this is not a Supra or Toyota thread but the story behind that car is relevant. Toyota, which is much more successful financially than Nissan, deemed it economically unfeasible to develop its own RWD drivetrain and platform to the point it needed to partner with BMW for most of the engineering and for basically all of the manufacturing.

It could not do the 86 by itself either, partnering with Subaru for R&D and production.

so . . . how is Nissan, looking to slash sales targets and production costs, gonna produce a new Z again?

Just sell me the VR30 carb legal swap kit. Only dev cost is emissions and some packaging ****, the engine and tranny already exist

****, a Z34 with a VR30 and a six speed would be more fun and cheaper than the fuckin supra anyways

FPenvy · 05-27-2020, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I am amused by people thinking Nissan is really gonna release a low-volume, $35-50k sports car during an economic down turn when it is already bleeding money.

A money losing car during money losing times when you're on a money losing streak would be fantastic

I know this is not a Supra or Toyota thread but the story behind that car is relevant. Toyota, which is much more successful financially than Nissan, deemed it economically unfeasible to develop its own RWD drivetrain and platform to the point it needed to partner with BMW for most of the engineering and for basically all of the manufacturing.

It could not do the 86 by itself either, partnering with Subaru for R&D and production.

so . . . how is Nissan, looking to slash sales targets and production costs, gonna produce a new Z again?

Just sell me the VR30 carb legal swap kit. Only dev cost is emissions and some packaging ****, the engine and tranny already exist

****, a Z34 with a VR30 and a six speed would be more fun and cheaper than the fuckin supra anyways

..........they already have partnered with merc-benz on engines.

Z_ealot · 05-27-2020, 02:47 PM

Interesting, Renault seems to be letting nissan actually take over when it comes to the North American market

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn...nce/index.html

OptionZero · 05-27-2020, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

..........they already have partnered with merc-benz on engines.

true, i forgot about that

but with their current partnerships with MB and whatever the **** is happening with the french, they're still getting killed

so

i dunno

this seems bad:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/busin...nce/index.html

Nissan, which reports financial results for fiscal year 2019 on Thursday, has endured four straight quarters of declining profits. Operating profit fell to 54.3 billion yen ($504 million) for the three months ended in December, plunging 83% from the same quarter a year before.

Rusty · 05-27-2020, 04:12 PM

Nissan needs to come out with a new car, and has to hit a home run it right off the bat.

imjello · 05-27-2020, 08:16 PM

sry boys, looks like they are just getting started with the z sketches

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oi21Di3MXuA

JARblue · 05-27-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Nissan needs to come out with a new car, and has to hit a home run it right off the bat.

A $25K coupe/$30K sedan 500 hp twin turbo Z35 ought to do it

05-24-2020, 10:31 PM	#5028 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Z35? That article is actually one of the better rumor mill articles I’ve read. Whoever wrote it seems to be more informed of the Z’s history than the others that just spout off random information. Hopefully we will know more on the 28th. Let’s just cross our fingers that they don’t completely kill off their sports cars. IMO that would be a bad marketing plan as Nissan won’t have any vehicles to draw excitement to the brand. Sports cars have never really been a money maker for the market. Hopefully Nissan realizes this and at least attempts to launch a new Z to see how it will fare. If they do, they better come out swinging though. Other automakers have come out with A LOT since the 370z was launched, which left the 370z in the rear view (figuratively and literally). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

05-25-2020, 05:14 PM	#5029 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	More future Z madness: https://www.motor1.com/news/425177/n...tic-rendering/ sunkist350z likes this.

05-27-2020, 12:13 PM	#5032 (permalink)
KCZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NH Posts: 89 Drives: '03 350Z Track Model Rep Power: 3368	I'd be all over that. Which means it will never happen. Zingston likes this.

05-27-2020, 01:55 PM	#5034 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I am amused by people thinking Nissan is really gonna release a low-volume, $35-50k sports car during an economic down turn when it is already bleeding money. A money losing car during money losing times when you're on a money losing streak would be fantastic I know this is not a Supra or Toyota thread but the story behind that car is relevant. Toyota, which is much more successful financially than Nissan, deemed it economically unfeasible to develop its own RWD drivetrain and platform to the point it needed to partner with BMW for most of the engineering and for basically all of the manufacturing. It could not do the 86 by itself either, partnering with Subaru for R&D and production. so . . . how is Nissan, looking to slash sales targets and production costs, gonna produce a new Z again? Just sell me the VR30 carb legal swap kit. Only dev cost is emissions and some packaging **, the engine and tranny already exist **, a Z34 with a VR30 and a six speed would be more fun and cheaper than the fuckin supra anyways sx moneypit likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

05-27-2020, 04:12 PM	#5038 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Nissan needs to come out with a new car, and has to hit a home run it right off the bat. Optimiser likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-27-2020, 02:47 PM	#5036 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	Interesting, Renault seems to be letting nissan actually take over when it comes to the North American market https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn...nce/index.html

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