"Plutonium!!?"
" Yes yes, I needed the nuclear reaction to generate 1.21 jiggawatts.... or Nissan to release the damn Z35 but I didnt want to wait 10+ years for them to finally retire the 370z"...... "So Plutonium had to suffice"

haha

They need to build the Z on planet Arus. In the same factory they built the 5 lions. I heard that's where Miata doors are built. :happydance:

Grow up this is a mature forum ...I hope:gtfo2:

Ha..... this thread needed it's monotony broken. :horse:

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Exactly what I was thinking. People shouldn't be getting mad over "what if", "maybe", "they should", "they shouldn't". When and if the new Z35 is announced, then hammer away. For now though it's as UNKNOWN said, we are just beating a dead horse.

"Hello?! Anybody home?! Think McFly! Think!"

I want space thrusters mounted on my Z35! .....and maybe rocket launchers?

Dead horses make me angry... therefore I will continue to beat them. UNTIL THEY'RE DEAD!

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I figured the monotony was somewhat broken by...

440-470 HP

Whish ever rout they go I am keeping my 2016 Nismo and going to trade my wife Q50 for the 2017 Q60 TT.

The Nissan Blade Glider could be teased as the next Z

http://autoguide.com.vsassets.com/bl...eGlider_01.jpg

wow that looks hideous :icon14:

:wtf: If the next Z is that piece of sh!t... Nissan have to build the damn IDX that looks a lot better than that... my opinion

Drive a good electronic steering car then revisit your opinion :tiphat:

Everyone keeps posting numbers and commenting on similarities that would put the Z in Cayman or Cayman S range. Weight and PEAK HP isn't everything, keyword being peak that everyone seems to leave out.

Right now the Z is competitive with a base 981 Cayman 2.7L (275 crank hp), but significantly slower than a 981 Cayman S 3.4L (325 crank), even though its right in the middle in terms of weight to power

Peak HP and weight are components, but it's not going to put Nissan in a straight line competition with a GT4, let alone an S model Cayman. Not to mention figure 8 and other handling performance.

See comparison below for the hypothetical Z, assuming a straight percent change from weight ratio to 0-60 time(which isnt realistic) and drastic weight reduction (which also isn't realistic with the front engine setup). All other numbers based on car and driver best times, not manufacturer websites.

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This looks effin' horrible! Wow. The prototype that taste forgot ...

Nope, not without a flux capacitor!! :rofl2:

I want hyperjets!!!!

Ludicrous speed! GO!!!!!!!!!

NIssna better release something this year, at least a concept....

Why are we caring so much about comparing to more expensive cars and all that. The BRZ is slow as hell but it was designed for creating a very fun experience, good handling etc. This needs to be similar to what Nissan does. Create a car for the driver to have an amazing experience.

I personally don't care if a Porsche is faster than my 2018 Z or even beats it on the track on paper.... if Nissan deliver a light weight Z with that VR30DTT and do what they do for handling etc it will be a winning combo.

My guess is Tokyo auto Salon Jan 2017.

And thats why Nissan is coming out with múltiple engines. The 4 cylinder 250-275HP entry level lightweight car. The 400HP top tier car. They'll have something for everybody

Exactly! It's not going to be on that level, it's not going to take away from GTR owners advantage, the numbers everyone keeps throwing around are not realistic. It's going to be a mid level sports coupe that will be the best option in its class (as the Z is now in my opinion).

You do bring up some good points. A car isnt about the weight and hp alone. I did say it would be a competitor for the gt4 and by numbers alone (power/weight). Not by handling or even by 0-60. I based this off the fact that you can pick two out of the three: power, light, or cheap. What I'm saying is I dont see the 400hp "cheap" car being to light. (Its got to be at least 3300...)

Also id argue you cant put 0-60 times the way you did it. 0-60 these days will highly depend on tranny and in some cases a launch control or active suspension controlling weight. Even if the z had a better power/weight id put my money on the fancy cars. That double clutch ATM alone will save 0.25 secs easily. (Just pulled a number out my *** just so you know).

IMO, like I and many have stated a few times about a Z35. To keep costs down it will probably share a chassis, the engine is already there, multiple options in fact. Assuming a Z35 IS made, itll have the 3.0 Turbo making the stated 400HP (at least), and itll be 3300 pounds in all reality (minimum). No carbon fibre, no exotic weight saving stuff. And thats fine. Its not gonna be an $80K car, its going to be low $40's at most and $30K to get you on the road. Tooling, material...its already there.

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I was just detailing it as an example that power/weight is a small factor. The Porsche dual clutch (PDK) is out of this world and does have launch control (i've had one for a month as of today :tup: but haven't launched). Takes 0.3 secs off at minimum (manufacturer rating), so good guess.

Spot on. I expect mid 30s base msrp for the 3.0TT though. If they do make a weaker engine version it will be in the 20s to compete the the BRZ etc.

Just some comparisons for what you guys are discussing and some competitors that start in the $50,000 mark.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe Overview - MSN Autos
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Overview - MSN Autos
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Overview - MSN Autos
2016 Porsche Cayman Overview - MSN Autos

....And this also happened....:icon14:
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Dead After 2016 Model Year

I personally am digging that M2

Nice, 50k Should be on the high end for probably the nismo. <30k on the low side for intro base model ... I like buying the cheaper house on the block, not the most expensive. Count me out. These days, I want a used fiesta ST for 16k :yum: ... keep the z of course ...


Also dont forget the m235i at 42K msrp!!! Like the m2 just no suspension tune .... I think. ...

Funny you bring that vehicle up...I was just noticing the 240i yesterday, thinking exactly that compared to the M2:
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I got an email asking if I want to reserve a q60 and get a free gift if I buy one. No obligation.Maybe I'll reserve just to get info and a test drive when it comes out.

I've driven electric steering units.... THEY ALL SUCK!!! Nothing beats hydraulic except old school rack n pinion. A good electric steering is just good at giving no feedback. Feedback on the steering wheel is everything. You make better transitions with feedback. No question about that.

The Z34 benchmark was the 2008 Porsche Cayman when they came down to the final ecu stock tuning. So the Cayman of today is the predictive benchmark of the upcoming Z. When the Z came out. It was the to a Cayman on certain tracks

You guys need to go back about two weeks and read my posts. Juke news is where you will find Z news....
The new Juke is being built on the new CMF-B chassis. If that is too technical for some of you. It's the GRIP Z chassis.
That is also the same chassis I posted on about a week ago when I stated that Nissan was going to use a MODULAR CHASSIS, capable of multi drivetrain usage for a range of vehicles. My guess the Grip Z looked as it did was because it was showing the marriage between the Z and Juke in the next generation. Which only makes sense considering this generation they went all out on Juke Nismo's. They are getting more performance oriented. This gen I'm expecting big things for the Juke.

Now being that the chassis is modular I'm 99.9% right that this chassis will be shared with the Z.

By the way. A grip z, 1.6 turbo engine, fully equipped, 5 passengers, all wheel drive and automatic transmission is 2,550lbs.

So 3,300 lb Z is NOT HAPPENING. it will lose between 200-300lbs easy. I expect a production Juke to be 100lbs lighter than the outgoing model in full production guise. So about 2,700lbs. I expect a 4 cylinder RWD Z to weigh the same as an AWD juke. Only because the chassis will be much more rigid.

Also remember the weight of AWD, That's the offset in the situation. So it makes it more than possible.

Classier, smarter new Nissan Juke coming in 2017 | Auto Express

Oh and the Z has carbon fiber now!!!! What makes u think we gonna go backwards? I expect more carbon fiber. I know we'll continue to use a carbon fiber drive shaft and radiator housing for sure. We aren't losing that. I think your speculation is pretty empty.

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If Nissan comes out with a 4 cylinder Z producing around 400 HP for 60K look for this car to flop and do horrible in sales. That amount of HP is just not enough unless they are trying to compete with the civic and corolla. I hope Nissan can come to there senses and become competitive for us Nissan Z enthusiast so we can have an answer for the mustangs and chargers of the world. Nissan has to make a statement and drops a lighter 3.0 twin turbo 580hp rear wheel drive monster to keep up with today's sports cars. A twin turbo 580 HP rear wheel drive Z has a nice ring to it doesn't it.

^Not sure if you're serious? 😂

Unknown, if the Z can really drop 200 lbs and have that 400hp tt engine and not be too expensive, i will be very pleasantly surprised

:rolleyes:First ever post was this?:icon14:

I thought asking for "Space Thrusters" was unrealistic.....

I am just going to act like that post never happened because it is too ridiculous to acknowledge.

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I like where your head is at! I feel like you and I are the only ones believing the new Z will in fact be lighter than the current 370z model...
My original guess was like 2900-3000 pounds for the V6TT. The Z also currently uses aluminum which is light and cheap. And yes the carbon fiber drive shaft has been on the Z since 2003 models.
I see a carbon fiber add on pack like the. RCF offers.

Yes cause the Corolla and Civic have massive power.... the new civic Type R coming out soonwill only have 300hp and be a 4 cyl turbo... if the new Z throws a 300hp variant with similar pricing than any true car guy would choose the Z. Front wheel drive sucks, typically have understeer and fight the steering wheel off a launch... not to mention 100s of other reasons FWD is inferior to RWD or AWD.

The closest FWD cars to being a great track car were the Type R integra and Celica GTS(yes I've driven both) but they were both still short of hitting that mark.