Endgame

what DO you see zsport1???? I am going to keep bugging you as you seem to know somthing....

BrianV

I'm more for a 500Z with the new 5.0 liter in the FX50. 390hp which I'm sure could be tuned to get a bit more.

At 3,100 lbs it could still be fuel efficient. Look at LS powered Corvettes from the last decade. With proper gearing, weight, and aerodynamics you can overcome the V8 stigma.

SirSpeedyZ

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that would be awesome, but I seriously doubt it,

plus it would be insanely expensive.

I'm just hoping for a turbo model

zsport1

I am biting my lip as I type bro.
We won't be dissapointed.

newtkindred

zsport1, do you think they could go forced induction?

Netko350Z

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Lets all warn n00b comments with be taken care of swiftly once Hraes gets back

There are only 2 V8 350Z's known. There is Noahs and that drifter ZR.

Endgame

If I come to SA before Sep 09, I will have to track you down!!!!!!!

BlackStevo8

it wont be a 450Z, they already started using 5.0's in the FX. I imagine all the V8 nissan/infiniti vehicles will have 5.0's by 2010.

Give me a 500Z V8 RWD. I dont want AWD because it will be AUTO or DSG and break if you turn the VDC off (thanks GTR). I just want regular 6spd, RWD, V8 and 450Hp. And keep it under 50k MSRP with Nav. 45k Base, 49k with Nav. I'd take that in a heart beat. Then someone needs to make a nice supercharger kit for it. Then your making 550-600whp on <10psi, it would look great, sound great, go low-mid 11's with traction and be a blast to drive. Thats my fantasy

HDPDZO6

Tell that to Ford...

newtkindred

I would bet the 370Z with the bump in the hood has something "special" under it. The 2007 V6 VQ35HR 350Z's had a bump to clear that motor. Nissan doesn't do that for nothing. There's got to be something more potent under that hood.

RedSled

That bump certainly makes us wonder. I just can't see them adding an optional hood hump to a special package without doing something to the engine. Nonetheless, I'm still fairly skeptical that there will be any engine upgrade options, but I'm not entirely ready to toss out that idea either.

LeMans 05

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Um, have you seen any Mustangs in the past 15 years? Bunch of fake scoops that are not functional. Manufacturers put all sorts of
$h!t on cars to look 'cool' that isn't necessary.

Not saying Nissan is going that, but don't be ignorant.

zsport1

The bump in the hood is nothing more than part of the camo. They were putting padding under some of the camo fabric to dissguise some of the shape of the body.
Don't read more into it than what it is.

SnakeBitten

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This post may cause random wrist slitting. Way to kill there fantasy Zsport1 lol.

Im gonna speculate that since you said "we wont be dissappointed" we are probably getting 350hp a la 380RS? Am I close? I just cant see a V8 or awd Z at this time.

newtkindred

Zsport1, you seem very insightful. How about giving us some hints? Seems like you know something. Will there only be one engine offered? What do you think?

newtkindred

I am sure you follow Nissan, since you post on this forum. Have you ever seen Nissan put a scoop in a Z or any of their other cars that was not functional? I can't think of one and I have been a Nissan/Datsun fan since my early teens (now in my late 30's). Ford may do it but I don't think Nissan does. Can you think of one Nissan product with a scoop that was not turbocharged or had to clear a motor? So, I wouldn't say my suggestion was ignorant but a conclusion based on following Nissan for 2 and a half decades.

Regardless, Zsport1, says it is just camo. So it seems there is not a scoop anyway.

zsport1

Expect to see only one engine offered at release. The 3.7

newtkindred

Hmm, OK, I guess that says it all. Perhaps in time they will offer a more potent package. I am guessing it will have around 340 HP, that is very respectable given the reduction in weight. Thanks for the info.

Endgame

You are very clever Zsport1. I'm picking up what your laying down.....

trebien

The new 370z will increase in price a bit over the 350Z.

That makes it even tougher to slot something between the 370Z and GT-R.

Plus, A 450Z with AWD will add weight back into the Z chassis, probably around 250 pounds... a 3500 pound Z car??? Let's hope not.

Now, we're back to a car that is neglibly faster than a 370Z. Granted, with AWD but with more weight as well. I don't see the demand... price could be $5K-$8K higher, minimum. Maybe if you live in severly snowy or rainy conditions...

I like the whole "let's make it lighter" mantra being applied to the 370Z... not added weight and complexity that AWD and the 4.5L would add.

It makes more sense to keep it RWD and grow the engine to ~4L... a 400Z with ~380HP stock and negligble weight increase, if any. It would be a great way to push support for NISMO, if you brand it a NISMO product. Or just be done with it and turbo it from the factory. Turbos are the future... more power per gallon of gas. They're making a comeback.