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

MagmaRed370z

2017 Nissan Z35 could feature turbo hybrid powertrain | Digital Trends

The Nissan 370Z is due for some major changes in the next couple of years, and that’s major with a capital Z … just go with it.

Motoring is reporting that, by 2017, Nissan’s 370Z may be rebadged ‘Z35’ and marketed as a truly global sports car. The 370Z (and its predecessor, the 350Z) were mainly endorsed in the U.S. and Japan, so the next Z-car could have a much more universal allure.

Spearheading the Z35’s broad appeal with be a wider variety of powertrain choices. Unlike its antecedents, which were solely offered with a fantastic VQ series V6, the new car will house a Mercedes-Benz-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, the same one that’s found in the Infiniti Q50. The engine only makes 211 horsepower in the Infiniti (and Skyline abroad), but Nissan has a plan for that.

To thwart horsepower reduction stress, the turbo four-pot will be mated to an electric power source to lower fuel consumption and, of course, increase thrust.

A 402-horsepower turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder is in the pipe too, which will also be given a electric boost. Combined hybrid output hasn’t been confirmed yet, but sources say the six-cylinder will be Mercedes-sourced as well. The engines do sound promising; it will be hard not to miss the VQ V6s, though.

Styling should receive significant revisions, the most prominent of which being an open-top targa layout. Motoring’s sources “feel this feature will appeal to a wider cross-section of potential customers.”

These changes makes sense, considering that, in one form or another, the 370Z has been around since 2002. Yes, the 370Z was thoroughly revamped during its evolution from the 350Z moniker, but both cars were naturally aspirated, V6-powered, hefty sports cars with a similar look and driving style.

The addition of a T-bar roof and a turbo hybrid powertrain should shake things up quite a bit, giving Z-car fans the automotive excitement they’re looking for today with the technology of tomorrow. If Motoring’s report proves to be accurate, the Z35 should be smaller and lighter than the 370Z as well.

The Z35 is expected to start for around $60,000 when it debuts by 2017.

DavidZ370

I would walk over to it, take a nice glance and sign for my pre owned GTR as I glance.

brancky3

$60k for a 4banger? Or $60k for the 3.0T? I'd buy a Porsche for that kind of cash...

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ViCiouS

Or how about a 4 banger Porsche?

As someone strongly considering a 981 (flat 6) or 718 (flat 4 turbo) P-car, a 400hp Z would be a strong contender at that price point

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JARblue

There's like a dozen threads on this already. Including one about that exact article when it came out last August

Here's a couple of the more active threads speculating on the upcoming Z specs.

2016 370z...

NEW 2-17-15 - possible 2016/17 Z (Z35) details

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MagmaRed370z

Lets pretend that its out! And it costs 60k for the TwinTurbo Z35 making 450HP. Would you buy it?

Duc_Z09

Only if it's got fully adjustable (or even magnetic/dynamic) coil-overs, awesome brakes, upgraded interior, killer looks (better than the 2015 NISMO anyway), standard backup camera, is available in 6MT, has a nice aftermarket for boost mods, and won't blow apart when pushing 600+ HP.

I won't hold my breath.

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2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc)
2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

JARblue

Hell no...

That being said, you haven't given any specs other than boost, hp level, and price. For $60K it better have some serious weight reduction, significantly better cooling, and improvements to the clutch system. I'm thinking mainly about the CSC and CMC, but a nicer pedal would be great too (a linear one without a stupid helper spring).

And lets not forget that for that price the interior needs to be pretty damn immaculate. No one's going to pay for a $60K Nissan that doesn't feel like a $60K car on the inside.

Nissan is fuckin stupid, but I don't think they're quite stupid enough to push out a $60K Z. Maybe $50-55K for the absolute top end model with every option available, but the base model is going to have to be under $40K. And maybe even $30K to be competitive depending on which direction they take with it.

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Cell

I think it has to be a bad source for them to report 60k. Nissan released the Z with the idea of it being an affordable sports car. 60k would bring it out of it being affordable.

Duc_Z09

Oh I dunno, plenty of people are willing to pay $110k for a Nissan that looks like a $15k Cobalt on the outside.

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2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot)
2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc)
2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

JARblue

Looks are subjective. I wasn't really talking about interior styling. I was referring to features more than anything.

And I bet if Nissan put 600 hp in the Z plenty of people would pay to play as well...

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ej z34

lmao what. someone actually paid MSRP on a GTR. I know 3 people who all have bought brand new GTR's in the past 2 years and haven't paid more then 90K OTD.....

kenchan

no

i rather have 3 honda fits

JARblue

But your wife is going to be driving a company car (Prius probably ). Would your HOA let you park all four in your driveway (since the garage is occupied)?

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kenchan

bwahahaha