theSTIguy

will the 2007 350z look exactly as the pics shown??? i need to sell my car and i wish i got a 06 the 07 hood isnt that good looking the 06 is dead sexyyy

350zQ45a

Yes. The hood will be there to fit the new motor.

kpiskin

iTrader: (5)

Damn I love the new hood, it reminds me of the 240Z.

redman333

iTrader: (8)

where are the pics for this new 07 Z

Deftones

iTrader: (2)

The vast majority of the pics so far have been of one car at various autoshows in Carbon Silver. This car was called a "preproduction model" by Nissan so it is not entirely certain that what we've seen so far is the final product. There was one other picture in circulation of the Solar Orange Grand Touring but that picture had it's hood raised to show the engine compartment. I would guess that the car for sale in a few weeks will look identical to these 2 cars but until then, nobody can be absolutely certain.

Here's my questions for you though: Would you rather have a car that is visually appealing over a car that is 13hp faster? If you answered yes, then my second question would be... an STi... are you serious? Since when do looks matter to you? Must be a recent development.

redman333

iTrader: (8)

I look at alot of things

1. Power
2. potential for more power
3. looks
4. practicality
5. Aftermarket support

Thats just me though, I'm sure others are very different. I don't look for just one thing.

redman333

iTrader: (8)

Ah, found the pics of the 07, I don't think the hood is that bad looking. Is that the only thing that has changed. I know about the engine already.

Deftones

iTrader: (2)

I said a few weeks ago out loud to a co-worker who had visited this site and saw the pictures of the 07: "Yeah the new hood looks pretty strange from certain angles. From afar while looking at the entire car, it looks like a badass car though. Good thing I'm buying the car and not just the hood, huh?"

Check out the "Charting the changes" thread.

redman333

iTrader: (8)

The reason I am asking questions is cause I am getting rid of my 03 turbo Z, but still want a Z so was kind of intersted in the 07.

Checking out that thread right now.

I agree, I think that from a distance it could give an aggressive look.

theSTIguy

dont get me wrong my sti is fast but ive had it over 2 years and the Z was my second choice and its time for me to start a new project.. also will the new engine have the same tone as the older one that ohh so sexy 350z exhaust note?

xjongsangx80

iTrader: (15)

^ I'd like STi.. but I wouldn't trade my Z for it though.
If you can live with that hood than go for '07. If not, go for '06.

Either way..you are going to miss that Turbo kick-back that Z doesn't have..

theSTIguy

lol dont worry ive gave my friends plenty of whiplash hehe... anyway is there a pic of the new 07 from the back id like to see if the exhaust is the same because i think its the exhaust that makes that ohh so sexy tone which i love so much

Deftones

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Ehh. There was a sound clip of the new G35 sedan with the HR motor in it in a past thread. And there has been some pics of the back of the 07 Z at an angle posted before. I thought I had saved them but after looking around my HD a lil bit I can't seem to find them. Visually, it looks the same. The new exhaust is supposed to have an X design as opposed to the Y pipe that the current models have. The sound clip has been described by some as "throaty" but since I don't have a Z to compare it to, I would simply describe the sound as ****ing badass. That's about all I can say on that. Sorry for not having the pics.

theSTIguy

anyone have the pic or videos i really would like to see themmm i love that damn Z sound

jeeper78

Well, to answer the original question: nothing is "for sure" until it actually happens. Nissan hasn't put any official info up on their website about the '07 Z.

As far as the exhaust, it will be a true dual exhaust setup for the new HR engine, so it's going to sound at least a little different. All we have to go on right now is the info at http://www.vq35hr.com/tech.shtml The sound clip is believed to be from the '07 G35 Sedan.

Ahmads350z

JUST THINK of 2 intakes!!!!OMGoodness!

edgar350Z

Will they be using the same kits from 06 for the 07

SargentZ

for pics, see page 12 of the "official 2007 discussion" thread, who knew thats where they'd be?