2007 350z speculations?
06-28-2006, 09:13 AM
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Well said. Another example is the Elise. This is a true sports car, built for performance driving (I love this car). But it won't see sales figures like the Z because it rides rough, has very few comfort features etc. The large majority of sports car buyers don't want this.
Originally Posted by Resolute
The magazine rumor is the new VQ is 330hp at the crank, and will be in the new G as such. The next Z will be released a year later with God knows what improvements. As far as weight is concerned, Nissan is playing to the market. Most buyers don't want a sports car, they want a "sporty car". When I had mine for sale, I think only one person didn't ask about it having leather, nav, or traction control. Everyone else wanted the creature comforts in their car that add weight. The new Z has more sound deadening and received better reviews from companies like Consumer Reports for it. I think the majority of the population will drive a car like the Z, figure they look good in it, figure it feels pretty fast, and like the creature comforts such as nav and leather and electronic aids to make them feel safe. They will never take it racing or to the track, they might run hard off a stoplight, and maybe go for scenic drives. Therefore, the croud that wants a lightweight, all business, think 911 GT3 for the Z type ride won't have that much consideration except as a seperate model. I think Nissan would be smart to continue making the Z as comfortable as possible for the masses to keep sales up, and use that revenue to make and support a special trim for the die-hards and get involved in racing like the Speed World Challenge. That way the folks who want a real sports car get it, and the folks who just want a "sporty car" can have theirs with a good racing heritage to go with it. Most people love to think that their car is a "race car" while they sport around town in a diluted model (monte carlo anyone?) and their purchases make that racing more possible, and hopefully provide some of us with an actual sports car to go racing in. Imagine the bread and butter 330hp 3500lb Z with roughly the same performance figures that we enjoy now. most people would be happy with that and the Z would sell well, I mean look at the fact they added cup holders for crying out loud- that's not there for the tuner market. With good sales, Nissan could campaign a Z in racing besides Super GT, and then figure a stripped, lightweight version with a CF roof and a 360hp 3.5L or 3.7L V6 and maybe even a NISMO adj suspension standard, and do like Subaru and throw in a one year complimentary SCCA membership to boot. That would be cool as hell. Just dreaming though I suppose.
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06-28-2006, 12:47 PM
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in nov the g35 sedan gets the 4th gen engine ,so that would mean for the 07 model year the g35 sedan has more HP than the 350Z???!!!
Someone explain to me how this makes any business sense?
Someone explain to me how this makes any business sense?
06-28-2006, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by krismax
in nov the g35 sedan gets the 4th gen engine ,so that would mean for the 07 model year the g35 sedan has more HP than the 350Z???!!!
Someone explain to me how this makes any business sense?
Someone explain to me how this makes any business sense?
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06-28-2006, 01:23 PM
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*crosses fingers* not many people have considered the possibility that they just might not make a next generation Z for a while, as the GT-R takes its first dive into the import USA market
06-28-2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NA350Z
But fear not, remember when the Z was released, the G35 had 250 hp, and the Z had 287 hp, I believe it will be a similar scenario again.
Remember, the G is made to be more practical with its power curve, the Z is more die hard.
in fact, all 05 G35 6MTs, sedan and coupe, had the revup engine.
not all 6MT 350Zs did!
anyway, it looks like the new engine is 306hp/268lb-ft
06-28-2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by maxpowers
Well said. Another example is the Elise. This is a true sports car, built for performance driving (I love this car). But it won't see sales figures like the Z because it rides rough, has very few comfort features etc. The large majority of sports car buyers don't want this.
i love true sports car like the Elise. i guess only the optional sports suspension rides rough in the Elise. i want one with the hardtop and touring package.
06-28-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tekk
how does comparing an 07 infiniti to an 06 nissan make sense?
07-05-2006, 03:29 PM
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the 03 Z was 287hp, the 03 G was 280hp coupe, 260hp sedan, but the sedan was underrated.
both share the same powercurve. mt for mt, auto for auto.
in fact, all 05 G35 6MTs, sedan and coupe, had the revup engine.
not all 6MT 350Zs did!
anyway, it looks like the new engine is 306hp/268lb-ft
both share the same powercurve. mt for mt, auto for auto.
in fact, all 05 G35 6MTs, sedan and coupe, had the revup engine.
not all 6MT 350Zs did!
anyway, it looks like the new engine is 306hp/268lb-ft
I have yet to see a 06' 350z MT that doesnt have the REVUP motor.
07-05-2006, 04:36 PM
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Ditto, but at least they are moving in the right direction.
This engine should be most fun near the rev limiter
If they could cut a little weight, Nissan will get closer to achieving their Cayman/Boxster molding.
If weight increases, that HP bump may not mean much, although it should give it some more ***** on the freeway.
I like it all in all. Going more NSX then mustang, I'll take the revs..
This engine should be most fun near the rev limiter
If they could cut a little weight, Nissan will get closer to achieving their Cayman/Boxster molding.
If weight increases, that HP bump may not mean much, although it should give it some more ***** on the freeway.
I like it all in all. Going more NSX then mustang, I'll take the revs..
crate engines, retrofit, salvage cars....the possibities
07-06-2006, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Q
A Z can never have a V8, it must always be a 6!
Now I can run nitrous on the DE and just buy this crate engine when I blow it up wahooo!
07-06-2006, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pavster
How much more can it cost Nissan to drop their V8 in the Z?
Id rather go FI v6 than v8.
I bet its gonna be alot of fun driving that meter to 7500 rpm. Ill be sure to test drive those new 07 G sedans once they come out, since they will be the first in line to use them. I bet i wont be disappointed
07-06-2006, 09:37 PM
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+1,000,000.
Now I can run nitrous on the DE and just buy this crate engine when I blow it up wahooo!
Now I can run nitrous on the DE and just buy this crate engine when I blow it up wahooo!