when is the 380Z coming?
02-27-2012, 07:42 AM
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I think the next Z will definitely be a completely new car. So much has changed in the auto industry in the past 5 years that an incremental release would probably fall flat. Look at what was done for the 2013 370Z...it's basically a cheap cosmetic facelift and nothing else. Nissan is likely putting their R&D money into a totally new car. Let's hope it's as impressive as the 350 was when it was first released.
I also wonder if that animated car they show in their TV ad isn't a hint at what's to come.
I also wonder if that animated car they show in their TV ad isn't a hint at what's to come.
02-27-2012, 10:23 AM
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hahahha i have thought the same thing since i saw the first one lol.... i want
10-31-2012, 08:27 PM
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^ looks like robocop.
I'm not satisfied yet. Nissan needs to stay on top of the Z car. The company looks like its failing. With the flop 2013 cars coming out. 13 altima looks decent. Sentra looks plain and corolla like. The new pathfinder looks like a mini van shuttle bus for moms.
I dunno nissan...
I'm not satisfied yet. Nissan needs to stay on top of the Z car. The company looks like its failing. With the flop 2013 cars coming out. 13 altima looks decent. Sentra looks plain and corolla like. The new pathfinder looks like a mini van shuttle bus for moms.
I dunno nissan...
11-01-2012, 12:48 AM
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that looks horrorendous, Needs to have more of a pointed front end like the ole skool 240s back in the day. Plus has to many round shapes to it. If Nissan plans to excel in the future they have they're work cut out for them. Tho they have succeded in a affordable supercar (godzilla) maybe they can turn the next Z platform into a success. But also in the same sence the Z has always been a target against the Camaro and Mustang, so to completely change their target competition to compete against cars like the BRZ and the FRS which is in a smaller class I'm not sure I'm fully on board. I, like most others would love to see the next 400Z or 380Z and see what they can do to make them more efficient as they are doing that with todays modern trucks. You don't always need a smaller engine to always get better mileage. Throwing out the old idea that GM had with their displacement on demand, I know on some of their trucks with the V8 if you were in cruising speed it would kick down to 4 cylinders and switch back into 8 cylinders when you needed it. Now granted I dont believe GM perfected it, but if Nissan were able to perfect it just enough we could have a 400z V8 that could get close to 30+mpg and not have to sacrifice cabin space by going the smaller route. Plus how about a 7 speed manual?? Or... a true overdrive 6spd manual in comparison with the corvette?? My buddies vette has gotten over 30 mpg going from Minneapolis to Chicago all the time. But I do understand they want to attract to more affordable audiances. Which is why they need to make more models just like how the mustang/camaro has 3 models to choose from,
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11-01-2012, 12:13 PM
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^ looks like robocop.
I'm not satisfied yet. Nissan needs to stay on top of the Z car. The company looks like its failing. With the flop 2013 cars coming out. 13 altima looks decent. Sentra looks plain and corolla like. The new pathfinder looks like a mini van shuttle bus for moms.
I dunno nissan...
I'm not satisfied yet. Nissan needs to stay on top of the Z car. The company looks like its failing. With the flop 2013 cars coming out. 13 altima looks decent. Sentra looks plain and corolla like. The new pathfinder looks like a mini van shuttle bus for moms.
I dunno nissan...
Titan? Been the same for what, 7 years now? Ford has gone thru 2 iterations since on the F150. Frontier? Same deal. Been the same for 7 years. Time for a freakin' rework.
this love Nissan has with CVT's is killing me too. Maxima? Been blah for a while.
11-03-2012, 03:42 PM
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I think nissan should start over with the number system! Meaning go back to the 240z with the same style, size and smaller motor. Come up with a mix of KA for the displacement and SR for the turbo and valve control.(KR24det) Keep the car price down and and around 300 hp! The Z main weapon is the cost, but now the cost is going up its starting to be not worth the money. Due to other cars for the same price with more power. I personally would love to have a 240z unchanged with a newer interior and no metal bumpers that are showing. But thats just my opinion!
11-20-2012, 10:24 AM
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Looks, the front looks like the designer is still working out the kinks, looks too concept car ish, the back looks sick 
. The specs, meeh a 4 banger turbo = crap. Not to mention working with the motor will prob not be easy, since I have read in several articles that it might be an e-motor, or e-assist motor.
. The specs, meeh a 4 banger turbo = crap. Not to mention working with the motor will prob not be easy, since I have read in several articles that it might be an e-motor, or e-assist motor.
11-20-2012, 10:44 AM
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been like this for years. Aside from the Z and GT-R, their other cars suck. Altima has become a camry. bland, boring, ugh.
Titan? Been the same for what, 7 years now? Ford has gone thru 2 iterations since on the F150. Frontier? Same deal. Been the same for 7 years. Time for a freakin' rework.
this love Nissan has with CVT's is killing me too. Maxima? Been blah for a while.
Titan? Been the same for what, 7 years now? Ford has gone thru 2 iterations since on the F150. Frontier? Same deal. Been the same for 7 years. Time for a freakin' rework.
this love Nissan has with CVT's is killing me too. Maxima? Been blah for a while.
They need to go back to the 80s drawing board with fun maximas, 240sx etc. They need to fix the titan and frontier. Stop making goofy looking SUVS like the path, rouge and the gay murano. The murano looks like a jelly bean.
anyways i will await the 380z i hope they make the exhaust in the middle.
11-20-2012, 01:43 PM
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