370z vs competition: I just read an article on carscoops.Com highlighting the next Supra. According to the article, the supra will sport both a 4 banger and a 6 making ~ 335 hp. No stick will be offered.
Odd they aren't stepping up theIr game at least on the power front. Makes the 9 year old 370z seem surprisingly competitive (still).

They'll both be F/I and the 6cylinder will be a ECU modification away from making 400whp+/400tq+ probably.

Ummmmm, yeah.... the article failed to touch on any of that. But ok.

Nissan will be carrying out production of the 370z into 2018. So we for sure won't see a Z35 by 2019. Concept? hmmm

There has been no word from Nissan testing either the I4T or 3.0L V6 Turbo on any new short frame chassis.

Spy pics of the 2019 Altima are out and it's running around disguised but clearly close to production levels even though it won't hit until late 2018. As I recall before the 370 broke cover, there were leaks of the head lights and tail lights from a supplier and Nissan showed a brief glimpse at some company presentation well before launch. I'm a bit concerned there has been zero confirmed info, leaks or prototypes spotted. Could be Nissan is doing a great job keeping things quiet.......or not. Really wish Nissan would throw us just a small something.

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LeftLaneNews.Com viewing a shot of the possible next RX9. Looks really nice. Let's see if they actually build it.

They also mention Nissan showing the 390Z concept. There is a link to a German magizine that discusses this but I can't read German.

This info is based on this old article from Car & Driver Nissan Z Concept Coming; Production Car Could Reach 500 Horsepower January 26, 2017

Nissan has always named the Z based on engine displacement. Either the artical has it wrong (likely) or the next Z will have a 3.9 liter engine. Do they have a current engine that could be punched out to that? The 3.8 in the GT-R perhaps? The 3.0 twin turbo makes more sense but then it would be a 300Z.

300z sounds nice and it would be accurate if it has the vr30dett

I think that "400Z" sounds much better.

That Supra concept rendering by motor1.com is pretty freakin' sweet :yum:

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Actually, it may just be called the "380z" and use the Q50, Q60 and GTR VR38DETT engine. I don't see why they would design a unique engine just for the Z

Q's use the 3.0L

I heard it is going to be called the "onZedge"...

You're right. The Q uses the VR30DDTT.

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Did you purposely match the avatar to the cheeky nature of the joke? If so bravo sir, if not, bravo sir.:tiphat:

The avatar matching is a happy accident.

Today, Motorauthority,Com is claiming the new Supra will have a manual and a turbo v6 pushing out ~ 400 hp. Nice. Hope Nissan feels compelled to beat the competition with the next Z.

I love all the talk of what it will be called... WHO CARES haha, I shaved my 370z badge off and when people ask I tell them its a Z...

The motor already exists so HP perspective is pretty easy to guesstimate. Its a 400hp TT motor... If we go off from previous G/Z platforms the Z will typically have the same or slightly more power and weigh less than a G/Q.

I guessed Nissan would be releasing a TT V6 a VERYYYY long time ago.

THat being said my guess (which has been good so far) is
Base Z 2.0T 300ish hp
Sport Z 3.0TT V6 400-410hp
Nismo 3.0TT V6 465hp

Look back at this once its released :)
Also if you look back to my posts years ago I was almost exactly the same before we even knew about these Engines... Maybe I am good at guessing OR.... Top Secret haha

I like those numbers.... hope you're right!

If there's a z35 I'd agree it's getting the exact power trains from the Q50/60. This is Nissan we're talking about, it will be a parts bin car. Best we'll see is the new VR30DDTT paired to a manual.....or maybe even a DCT (doubtful).

Manual and regular auto will be available.
They will most likely just use the current transmission and make a couple tweaks at most.

Nissan better offer a manual option with the new VR30DDTT engine, or else I'm buying this:

https://www.motor1.com/news/177719/t...-turbo-engine/

Honestly I'm probably going supra tt over a Nissan z anyway... I've had 4 Nissan z's but it's time for a supra.
The concept looks amazing.

If Nissan keep these door handles on the next z ijm definitely out. Gtr style door handles and the z steps up 100x.

Here's your Z35...

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/say...d-nissan-370z/

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Fitting upgrade for a 10 year old model ... add black door handles :ugh2:

Isn't that old news? I could have swore I read about that a couple of months ago.


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Yeah, it's kind of old news. That's just the 2018 model... I'm still hoping for some good news at TAS this year.... :ugh2:

Reminds me of the Integra back in the 90s with the 4 headlight body. It went from 1993 to 2002.
Personally I think that exceeded the looks and driving over the Rsx.
I assume the new Z will exceed the 370z but ya never know.

Hey after 10years Nissan finally figured out that chrome headlights have no business being on a sports car! That's progress!

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TAS is next month! right around the corner fellas!