Test mule Spy pics and Video?
Originally Posted by alexfair
when someone keeps thread hi-jacking by going off topic and feeling like they are admin of the world. You must always give thanks to the ignore list.
at least you know 1 thing.
...just little else.
Last edited by vaughn1576; Jul 9, 2007 at 12:52 PM.
Originally Posted by vaughn1576
In other news...
Much of the recent speculation is that Nissans target weight is indeed 3000lbs putting it right between the 2900lb Cayman and 3100 Z4M Coupe. It’s weight savings being between 300 and 400lbs for the base model. The 3.7's output for this application remains to be seen. I expect it to be the same as the G37's 330 HP. That would be enough to best its two closest competitors and allow for increases over its lifespan.
Much of the recent speculation is that Nissans target weight is indeed 3000lbs putting it right between the 2900lb Cayman and 3100 Z4M Coupe. It’s weight savings being between 300 and 400lbs for the base model. The 3.7's output for this application remains to be seen. I expect it to be the same as the G37's 330 HP. That would be enough to best its two closest competitors and allow for increases over its lifespan.
I sure hope it's true.... but where oh where do people get this data?????
BTW.... just to clarify the competition weights
Cayman = 2998
Cayman S = 2954
My Z4M roady = 3196
the Z4M coupe = 3229
So if the 370Z tips in @ ~3000, it won't be the lightest.... but damn close
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
I keep seeing that Nissans target weight is 3000lbs.
I sure hope it's true.... but where oh where do people get this data?????
BTW.... just to clarify the competition weights
Cayman = 2998
Cayman S = 2954
My Z4M roady = 3196
the Z4M coupe = 3229
So if the 370Z tips in @ ~3000, it won't be the lightest.... but damn close
I sure hope it's true.... but where oh where do people get this data?????
BTW.... just to clarify the competition weights
Cayman = 2998
Cayman S = 2954
My Z4M roady = 3196
the Z4M coupe = 3229
So if the 370Z tips in @ ~3000, it won't be the lightest.... but damn close
I hypothesize that Nissan will put Direct Injection into the next generation VQ37VHR, and along with VVEL (currently in the new G37 coupe), the 370Z's output will be around 350HP, with of course better MPG. If they can keep the weight at roughly 3150-3200lbs, massive brakes, the new Z will be hell of a car.
Originally Posted by 06Gcoupin
I hypothesize that Nissan will put Direct Injection into the next generation VQ37VHR, and along with VVEL (currently in the new G37 coupe), the 370Z's output will be around 350HP, with of course better MPG. If they can keep the weight at roughly 3150-3200lbs, massive brakes, the new Z will be hell of a car.
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Originally Posted by MC
http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/06/07...f-sports-cars/
while this article says nissan will introduce 3 sports cars (the other being a lower level urge) i strongly feel this mule is the 370 Z not a different sports car
here is why first of all its being paced with a Cayman S. the GT-R was paced with the 997 TT. both cars are looking to out do porsche for about half the price.
the calipers are the identical calipers to the G37
the headlights are a clear evolution of the current light, not something remotely close to what was seen on the urge even in a tamed production version
there is also talk of the Z making its debut at the Detroit auto show in jan 08 as the GT-R will steal all the hype at the tokyo show in october
while this article says nissan will introduce 3 sports cars (the other being a lower level urge) i strongly feel this mule is the 370 Z not a different sports car
here is why first of all its being paced with a Cayman S. the GT-R was paced with the 997 TT. both cars are looking to out do porsche for about half the price.
the calipers are the identical calipers to the G37
the headlights are a clear evolution of the current light, not something remotely close to what was seen on the urge even in a tamed production version
there is also talk of the Z making its debut at the Detroit auto show in jan 08 as the GT-R will steal all the hype at the tokyo show in october
Detroit would make good timing a few months after the GTR is expected to debut.
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Originally Posted by vaughn1576
The article pretty much helps proves my point. Minus them quoting the current Z weight as "about 3900 lbs". The wheelbase looks to be about 97 inches according to the overlay pictures.
Originally Posted by RBull
I agree with you although I think the wheelbase isn't that short from the pics and the overlay. More like 99-100"
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Originally Posted by vaughn1576
That's sound pretty reasonable too.
SCC's V8 AWD 400Z (sure)
SCC used a few of these images in their latest issue. I got excited when they were talking 4 liter V6 and the possibility of a V8 and AWD until I read "longer wheelbase" written besides the photos of the obviously shorter wheelbase car we've already seen and analyzed. 
Someone write them some hate mail.
Someone write them some hate mail.
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The real shame is that Nissan doesn't just take that Gnarly V-8 outta the Titan and cram it under the hood and call it a F'ing Day!
The Name could be something bad *** like "Nissan 380Z Destoyer Of Worlds" (and mustangs) (and most other cars) (except M series Beemers, b/c they are teh Roxor)
hahaha
The Name could be something bad *** like "Nissan 380Z Destoyer Of Worlds" (and mustangs) (and most other cars) (except M series Beemers, b/c they are teh Roxor)
hahaha
on the kick *** name. You should make a suggestion to nissan!