450z? WTF?
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Anyone correct me if I'm wrong...
The success of the 350z in the US is undeniable. Nissan does not intend to stop there....something something about a lancer in 2005..something about a super Z (450z). The 350z has a very modern design. For the rest, lots of changes. The V6 will be replaced with a v8 4.5 liter which something about diverse success on GT courses in Japan....
That's the first two columns...
The success of the 350z in the US is undeniable. Nissan does not intend to stop there....something something about a lancer in 2005..something about a super Z (450z). The 350z has a very modern design. For the rest, lots of changes. The V6 will be replaced with a v8 4.5 liter which something about diverse success on GT courses in Japan....
That's the first two columns...
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The second two columns say six-speed transmission, but FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (quatre roues motrices)!
ALSO: "Lancer" means "to throw". The article is saying, in French slang, that Nissan intends to throw this on America, but confusingly says it's for 2005.
ALSO: "Lancer" means "to throw". The article is saying, in French slang, that Nissan intends to throw this on America, but confusingly says it's for 2005.
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Originally Posted by bpr
The second two columns say six-speed transmission, but FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (quatre roues motrices)!
ALSO: "Lancer" means "to throw". The article is saying, in French slang, that Nissan intends to throw this on America, but confusingly says it's for 2005.
ALSO: "Lancer" means "to throw". The article is saying, in French slang, that Nissan intends to throw this on America, but confusingly says it's for 2005.
They claim this V8 4.5L Z will be launched in 05.
(Lancer means to launch...)
They're saying that Nissan is always on top of the american market...
The design of the 350z is already very modern, but everything else will change.
430hp...
6 speed manual (i think)...
I think they might be talking about 4-wheel drive.
Somehow it's supposed to be LIGHTER than the 350z.
And of course, comparable to the porsche 911 etc etc.
(Lancer means to launch...)
They're saying that Nissan is always on top of the american market...
The design of the 350z is already very modern, but everything else will change.
430hp...
6 speed manual (i think)...
I think they might be talking about 4-wheel drive.
Somehow it's supposed to be LIGHTER than the 350z.
And of course, comparable to the porsche 911 etc etc.
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betcha this thing will cost 50k-60k though... I think I'd rather pass for something with a high end name rather than get a car with the same sillouette as the 350--- with just a better engine.
probably a GTR
Z's have always been V6 and RWD - not to say they can't change the formula, but who'd buy a GTR for $65k if you could buy pretty much the same car only badged as the Z for thousands of $ less?
Z's have always been V6 and RWD - not to say they can't change the formula, but who'd buy a GTR for $65k if you could buy pretty much the same car only badged as the Z for thousands of $ less?
One, probably the GTR. Two, I doubt Nissan would eliminate the V6 variant of the Z. It has been too successful for them and it would be insane to get rid of it. However, they might want to address all the little "bugs" the current one has. However if they do come out with a V8 version of the Z that would fit between the current Z and the upcoming GTR, that would be awesome. Say, 30K for the 350Z, 50K for the 450Z, and the insane price of 70K they have been saying for the GTR. And BAM you got the sports car market but the proverbial nuts.
