Is 350Z TwinTurbo Coming Out?
08-22-2003, 08:07 AM
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there's a better chance there will be a V8 350Z instead of twin-turbo...
The 6-cylinder Z is getting trounced by Vettes and 911s, and the class the Z runs in does not allow forced induction. So, to be competetive the Z needs more engine. Nissan has a V8 in the FX45, Q45, M45 and in the new Titan and Armada trucks... so it should be easy to make it fit.
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The 6-cylinder Z is getting trounced by Vettes and 911s, and the class the Z runs in does not allow forced induction. So, to be competetive the Z needs more engine. Nissan has a V8 in the FX45, Q45, M45 and in the new Titan and Armada trucks... so it should be easy to make it fit.
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08-22-2003, 06:08 PM
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I dont get it if the V6 is hard to fit then how does the FX45 which is built on the same FM platform as the G35 and Z have a V8 with the looks of things no problem at all?
08-22-2003, 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by KhanMan
I dont get it if the V6 is hard to fit then how does the FX45 which is built on the same FM platform as the G35 and Z have a V8 with the looks of things no problem at all?
I dont get it if the V6 is hard to fit then how does the FX45 which is built on the same FM platform as the G35 and Z have a V8 with the looks of things no problem at all?
08-23-2003, 04:31 AM
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i don't think a TT or a V8 will ever find a home in the Z. i think it's been adequately proven in recent history that not many people are willing to fork out $40K for a japanese sportscar, no matter how performance capable it is. the main objective of the return of the Z was to produce an "affordable" sportscar; our only hope is that nissan/infiniti will put out a V8 (skyline) GTR for the U.S. in the near future.
btw, aside from warranty issues, why would anyone need or desire a nissan produced TT Z when there are aftermarket turbocharger systems out there that can be installed for a few thousands and produce more power than one that nissan would produce themselves??
btw, aside from warranty issues, why would anyone need or desire a nissan produced TT Z when there are aftermarket turbocharger systems out there that can be installed for a few thousands and produce more power than one that nissan would produce themselves??
08-23-2003, 01:23 PM
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heh this thread should be renamed to rumor central
first off there will not be a v8 or TT in the Z. TT would raise price above that of the market.
a V8 would add a few hundred pounds to the car... and in all the wrong places, it would no longer be able to handle at all, way too much weight, this is the problem with most domestics, too much weight.
as for the supra, its pretty much been said itll be in the 3L area, and will also be N/A. it will use the refined frame from the IS300. there will not be a V8 in that either.
for those still unconvinced aobut the V8 thing, start listing off the past/current V8 powered japanese sports cars. 1 will do. see what you come up with. GOOD LUCK!
first off there will not be a v8 or TT in the Z. TT would raise price above that of the market.
a V8 would add a few hundred pounds to the car... and in all the wrong places, it would no longer be able to handle at all, way too much weight, this is the problem with most domestics, too much weight.
as for the supra, its pretty much been said itll be in the 3L area, and will also be N/A. it will use the refined frame from the IS300. there will not be a V8 in that either.
for those still unconvinced aobut the V8 thing, start listing off the past/current V8 powered japanese sports cars. 1 will do. see what you come up with. GOOD LUCK!
08-24-2003, 04:31 AM
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Originally posted by ares
for those still unconvinced aobut the V8 thing, start listing off the past/current V8 powered japanese sports cars. 1 will do. see what you come up with. GOOD LUCK!
for those still unconvinced aobut the V8 thing, start listing off the past/current V8 powered japanese sports cars. 1 will do. see what you come up with. GOOD LUCK!
08-24-2003, 04:52 AM
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Originally posted by ares
as for the supra, its pretty much been said itll be in the 3L area, and will also be N/A. it will use the refined frame from the IS300. there will not be a V8 in that either.
as for the supra, its pretty much been said itll be in the 3L area, and will also be N/A. it will use the refined frame from the IS300. there will not be a V8 in that either.
08-24-2003, 06:52 AM
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Fully loaded 350Z's easily cost about 40 grand, so there goes that comment about no one willing to pay that much. And those dont have turbos or anything else.......
08-24-2003, 09:12 PM
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Originally posted by tobydog
I've asked my dealer here and they told me it would be a Super charger not turbo or V-8.
I've asked my dealer here and they told me it would be a Super charger not turbo or V-8.
HAHAHAHAAH
see the humor in that is you payed attention to something the dealer said.
