420-HP Naturally Aspirated 3.5L VQ!!!
11-20-2006, 11:32 PM
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420-HP Naturally Aspirated 3.5L VQ!!!
In the latest issue of Car and Driver (Dec 2006), on page 41, there is a blurb about a new Renault concept car called the Nepta. Car and Driver states: "The engine powering the concept is a high-revving, Naturally Aspirated 420-hp version of Nissan's 3.5-liter V6.
WHAT!?! 420-hp with no turbo or supercharger? Sorry I dont have any more info than this, but I about fell out of my chair when I read it. Could this be a possible hint at the powerplant in the upcoming new Z and G35 coupe?
WHAT!?! 420-hp with no turbo or supercharger? Sorry I dont have any more info than this, but I about fell out of my chair when I read it. Could this be a possible hint at the powerplant in the upcoming new Z and G35 coupe?
11-20-2006, 11:46 PM
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There must have been some major internal work. I would not expect 420hp to be achieved with simple bolt ons out of the VQ anytime soon, as much of a great engine it is.
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11-20-2006, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GTNPU Z
11-21-2006, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Derratte
WTF? That thread shows a photo of the motor, and the motor says 3.5L Bi-turbo on it.... What gives? Is Car and Driver wrong???
11-21-2006, 05:16 PM
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yea i brought this to light a month or so ago in a discussion that this is could be the basis for the GT-R engine.
although the displacement will probably change. i would say this is the groundwork for the engine
although the displacement will probably change. i would say this is the groundwork for the engine
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