well, asian languages sometimes dont translate correctly...hell most languages dont. it could be a "paddle shifter" or it could mean literally only 2 pedals (ie automatic) a 6speed auto would be very cool though

 

yeah, you're right. How dare you invade and violate my fantasy!

 

Looks like the rear of a Pontiac G6 2dr....


Someone tell Nissan to stay away from the Pontiac R&D Department!!!!!

 

^^lol, or toyota camry.

 

Does any of this translate to how much it weights?

 

nope..

the spec chart reads:
Lenght
Width
Height
Wheel base
Engine type
Liter
Hp
Torque

 

hmmm i dont know how i feel about this one

 

Oh great: the Z looks even more crack-happy now . The a$$ looks nice, but the front needs more getting used to. I still think the track model bellow looks more manly. Watchout M3, the Z is comming up. By the way, what does 38.0 kgm of torque equate to in lbs ft?


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The M3 hasnt stood still ya know...I think its the M4 now no longer M3...And its going to be a 400+hp V8 now....The Z will not threaten the M3 with only 330hp unless its coming in under 2800 lbs and I highly doubt that....I love the new look of the Z...I hope its still in the 30k range....

 

Watchout M4, the Z is 5-6 car length behind. But the Z is comming up on the old M3 though.

 

I think overall, the "new" design looks sweet. I esp. like the rear.
However, the front is too oval/rounish IMO.

Any interior pics?

 

I think it looks nice so far.
But why are they changing the engine? It says FZ37DE V6 DOHC.
Does that mean Nissan thinks the VQ35DE has reached it's potential in N/A form?

tun tun tun tun........

 

i think the aftermarket has shown that the VQ has about reached it's potential at about 350hp. i mean, if nissan tweaked the VQ by adding better parts, etc then we would have NO aftermarket at all since it would come from the factory with $10k worth of parts.

Going 3.7L would allow for another 20-30hp

 

The article said the new Z34's weight will be similar to the Z33...

 

ok,
As a present Z owner I feel oblegated to comment! That looks good. The rear is very noticable and destinctive. I believe a concensus is that the rear is great. As a concept it will be fine. The production version will never come out like that anyway.
As for the front,.... it looks too aftermarketish. The lines and seams need to be softer and more together so the front cap doesn't look apart from the fender wells and the front bumper. IMO The more round corners that have been taken are a start, but it contradicts the hard definate lines of seperation to the bumper and the fender flares.
Pricing: I looked at the price of the 06 Z and compared to what I paid for my 03 was simply a difference in tax, lisc, and reg. The new styling could easily be in the 39k to 41k range. That is also taking for granted the engine is upgraded to 350hp at the wheel and a smoother interior. The car has two seats not four. Why not make the drivers side of the car more drivers, by turning more of the dash and center console to the driver. You don't have to disassociate the driver from the passenger, just let them know where they sit!

 

If you look closely, the three pics on the add are clearly not the same car. Each pick is diff. The big one at the top looks like it has a different front but the wheels and ground effects are different in the second pic. Clearly the third pick is an 06 model.

 

Not liking what I see....Front or rear. Can get use to the front but the rear (snagged off a Lotus Elise?????) If this is the '07 I'll be buying the '06!

 

.These displacement bumps were needed to offset additional weight and emission requirements and maintain 1970's performance.

 

Are you guys joking?That design looks like ****! It needs to be, wider and lower.That sketch makes the Z look like it will tower over everything...it reminds of the stance the STI's have.