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

Andaesthetics · 09-14-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by takemorepills

Did Nissan confirm the next Z will be called "400Z"?

If Nissan keeps to tradition, it's somewhat possible to be called "300Z". I don't believe there ever was a "300Z" model, it was "300ZX".

Is the 400 in 400Z based on the anticipated 3.0TT in 400hp tune?

I kind of feel like Nissan may offer both the 300hp and 400hp 3.0TT just like the Q60 for the next Z.

Just curious, because I didn't see Nissan officially call it "400Z" yet.

- No
- I doubt it'll be 300Z. If anything maybe just "Z"
- Yes
- I kinda doubt that. A 400HP fits right in a niche of current sports cars. The Q60 is more of a luxury sports car where as the Z is supposed to be powerful, aggressive, and more of a driving first, luxury/comfort second type of car.

NissanFreak81 · 09-14-2020, 08:12 PM

I expect them to just call it Z. Doesn't make sense to go by displacement or horsepower anymore. I expect there to be a 400 hp power version, a version with around 300 hp and then the nismo. Having one car with 3 different names doesn't make sense to me. So calling it just Z would be the most logical. Maybe we will find out tomorrow. I'm pumped!!

Ventruck · 09-14-2020, 08:35 PM

if it's not "theZ.com", or "the400Z.com", etc, then it's not *the* official forum

takemorepills · 09-14-2020, 09:07 PM

I agree, if they just use "Z", it'll allow them to be flexible with the engines they install.

I kind of think "Z" alone sounds pretty cool.

viiv · 09-14-2020, 09:52 PM

Honestly, I wish they would just call it Fairlady Z globally.

Spooler · 09-14-2020, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by viiv

Honestly, I wish they would just call it Fairlady Z globally.

Oh heck no!!!!!!!! Fairlady should take a dirt nap just like Zed should.

viiv · 09-14-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Oh heck no!!!!!!!! Fairlady should take a dirt nap just like Zed should.

Sex sells. I just asked someone who doesn't know about Z cars, would they buy a sports car called a Fairlady Z? It peaked their interest. Enough said.

I honestly think Nissan would have sold at least 30% more Z34s over their 11 year run if it was called Fairlady Z globally. The below image is what also comes to my mind with Fairlady Z. When my mind starts subconsciously associating the beauty of the car with the beauty of a fair maiden, it increases the likelihood of me, a heterosexual male, purchasing said car.

triso07 · 09-15-2020, 09:55 AM

Fairlady is a stupid name that doesn't work in the US, which the original creator was wise enough to realize.

"Z" is simple, sounds good, and doesn't have any logical ties to engine displacement or power that can get muddy over time.

God-Speed · 09-15-2020, 10:02 AM

Spooler · 09-15-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by viiv

Sex sells. I just asked someone who doesn't know about Z cars, would they buy a sports car called a Fairlady Z? It peaked their interest. Enough said.

I honestly think Nissan would have sold at least 30% more Z34s over their 11 year run if it was called Fairlady Z globally. The below image is what also comes to my mind with Fairlady Z. When my mind starts subconsciously associating the beauty of the car with the beauty of a fair maiden, it increases the likelihood of me, a heterosexual male, purchasing said car.

When someone says "Fairlady", I don't think of a Z. I think of a guy standing there holding his hand up with his pinky finger pointed out.

chubbs · 09-15-2020, 10:54 AM

With thanks to Paul_S at nissansportz.com, the UK Owners' Club, it looks like Nissan are missing just one car in their setup for tonight's event at the Nissan Pavilion...

Hope it arrives in time.

Rusty · 09-15-2020, 12:02 PM

So..................... what time are they going to pull the wraps off of the new Z?

FPenvy · 09-15-2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

So..................... what time are they going to pull the wraps off of the new Z?

8:30pm

already got my youtube reminder set so i dont forget.

Ghostvette · 09-15-2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

So..................... what time are they going to pull the wraps off of the new Z?

Some time tonight. I think I saw about 8:30 EDT.... but I could be wrong.

Google says 8:30 pm on the Nissan website.

Ghostvette · 09-15-2020, 12:27 PM

www.nissannext.com

09-14-2020, 09:07 PM	#5569 (permalink)
takemorepills Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 196 Drives: Q60 3.7 AWD Rep Power: 6716	I agree, if they just use "Z", it'll allow them to be flexible with the engines they install. I kind of think "Z" alone sounds pretty cool. Zingston likes this.

09-14-2020, 09:52 PM	#5570 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 294 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34016	Honestly, I wish they would just call it Fairlady Z globally. Zingston and takemorepills like this.

09-15-2020, 09:55 AM	#5573 (permalink)
triso07 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 174 Drives: xxxxxxx Rep Power: 14	Fairlady is a stupid name that doesn't work in the US, which the original creator was wise enough to realize. "Z" is simple, sounds good, and doesn't have any logical ties to engine displacement or power that can get muddy over time. Rusty, Spooler, old guy and 1 others like this.

09-15-2020, 10:02 AM	#5574 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,364 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	JARblue, FPenvy, danegrey and 5 others like this.

09-15-2020, 10:54 AM	#5576 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	With thanks to Paul_S at nissansportz.com, the UK Owners' Club, it looks like Nissan are missing just one car in their setup for tonight's event at the Nissan Pavilion... Hope it arrives in time. NecioVato, Rusty, RicerX and 3 others like this. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^ Last edited by chubbs; 09-15-2020 at 11:01 AM.

09-14-2020, 08:12 PM	#5567 (permalink)
NissanFreak81 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 69 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 27	I expect them to just call it Z. Doesn't make sense to go by displacement or horsepower anymore. I expect there to be a 400 hp power version, a version with around 300 hp and then the nismo. Having one car with 3 different names doesn't make sense to me. So calling it just Z would be the most logical. Maybe we will find out tomorrow. I'm pumped!!

09-14-2020, 08:35 PM	#5568 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	if it's not "theZ.com", or "the400Z.com", etc, then it's not the official forum

09-15-2020, 12:02 PM	#5577 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	So..................... what time are they going to pull the wraps off of the new Z? jchammond likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-15-2020, 12:27 PM	#5580 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	www.nissannext.com __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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