Look at the size of the front rotors.

 

I does look shorter if you look at the shape of the window...our Z's have a longer curve to them while this one is more sharp...atleast thats what I see

 

doubt they would do that the 2dr altima fills the affordable 2dr catagory. I dont think it would make sense to make 1 car that would kill sales for 2 other cars in their line up.

 

maybe thhere wont be a future z?

 

I'm calling shenanigans!

 

^ +1...most likely a mule.

 

Pointless, and the 350z can't get smaller, sorry.

 

Yes, the door is definitely shorter. If you look closely on pictures 1 and 2, you can see the vertical marks where the door was cut. In picture 5 (of 5), you can clearly see the cut in the roof line above the side window.

 

Yeah, I figured that out after the afternoon pics came out. In the morning pics it was hard to tell.

 

In this picture, compare the distance between the A and B pillar on the mule and the Red 350Z. The distances are very different.

BTW, Nissan Corp., if you're listening...please take some time and smart-guy engineering magic to make the next Z LIGHTER!!!!.

Thanks, if you're listening.

 

the new z is definitely a little smaller if you guys haven't noticed yet. That door and window look so small.

 

my theory is someone got out the black masking tape and decided to have some fun last weekend(mind ya i could be totally wrong here) but ya guys that seem to think some drop top g37 killer is just around the corner for under 30k, i think are a bit loopy in the noggin

 

The exhaust is looks a little different. Possibly a true dual?

 

With the exception of the roofline I see a taped up 350Z! I must be retarded.

 

FINALLY, we see some sort of testing of the next generation Nissan sports car (other than the GTR). This is going to be exciting to follow...

 

I totally agree! Yes, the fact that Nissan is coming out with a GT-R to the USA is exciting but the fact is, most of us cannot afford or choose to spend our money on a car the price of the GT-R.

The GT-R might be a flagship for Nissan in performance but the Z is the car many will buy just due to economics. When Nissan builds the GT-R and we all go to see it in the showrooms, we might not buy anything if the 2008/9 Z is not a significant jump in performance over our 350Z's.

 

My prediction:

-The Z will have the exact same engine as the G37 with the same HP rating. (That only makes sense since the 07 Z has the same engine & hp rating as the 07 G Sedan)

-With its growing weight trend, as seen on both the G35 & 350Z, I'll say the base 370Z will weigh in at low 3400's with its higher end model at high 3400's to low 3500's. This is for the Coupe.

-Same brakes & calipers as the G37.

This looks promising. But Nissan doesnt seem to worry much about weight

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^ Is it me or do the 4 cars parked at the bottom look like they're pasted in the pic; closer objects should be larger in relation to perspective (I'm comparing the z's)