Test mule Spy pics and Video?
06-12-2007, 06:42 PM
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im fairly sure autoblog is wrong about it being a lower end car like an urge
its the 370Z test mule in 350z a body
the car was paced with a cayman S and a current 350. the car had to be benchmarking with the 3.7 liter against the current Z and its target the cayman
look at the evolved 350z headlights, and identical G37 calipers
basically a more agile nimble Z
its the 370Z test mule in 350z a body
the car was paced with a cayman S and a current 350. the car had to be benchmarking with the 3.7 liter against the current Z and its target the cayman
look at the evolved 350z headlights, and identical G37 calipers
basically a more agile nimble Z
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06-12-2007, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_X
man I was hopping for the come back of the Silvia.
wasnt there a petition for one floating around
06-12-2007, 07:04 PM
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Winding Road article: 350z test mule in Germany
240z with 350z clothing...???
http://news.windingroad.com/body-sty...ble-sports-car
A new prototype has shown up at Nissan’s facilities at Germany’s Nürburgring. The mule utilizes the body of a 350Z, but it has been altered considerably suggesting that it’s an early mule for an new model. Our sources on the ground in Germany report that the car looks like it has a shortened wheelbase, and there are some riveted sections in the roof that seem to support that observation. It appears that the roof line of this mule has been cut and shortened.
This prototype has surfaced just days after a story broke in AutoCar
http://autocar.co.uk/News/News...25906/ which claims that Nissan has begun development of a new rear-wheel-drive sport coupe using the Urge concept car as its inspiration. This mule could be the first evidence that something like the Urge is heading toward to production. Whatever this mule represents, it was running with a Porsche Cayman, so Nissan is engaging in some lofty benchmarking for this car’s driving dynamics. Given that the Cayman is an obvious competitor for the 350Z, we have to leave open the possibility that this is an early prototype for the next-gen Z-car, but this mule’s altered proportions suggest something different. If this a mule for the Nissan Urge, then budget-minded enthusiasts should have another enticing buying option in a couple years.
http://news.windingroad.com/body-sty...ble-sports-car
A new prototype has shown up at Nissan’s facilities at Germany’s Nürburgring. The mule utilizes the body of a 350Z, but it has been altered considerably suggesting that it’s an early mule for an new model. Our sources on the ground in Germany report that the car looks like it has a shortened wheelbase, and there are some riveted sections in the roof that seem to support that observation. It appears that the roof line of this mule has been cut and shortened.
This prototype has surfaced just days after a story broke in AutoCar
http://autocar.co.uk/News/News...25906/ which claims that Nissan has begun development of a new rear-wheel-drive sport coupe using the Urge concept car as its inspiration. This mule could be the first evidence that something like the Urge is heading toward to production. Whatever this mule represents, it was running with a Porsche Cayman, so Nissan is engaging in some lofty benchmarking for this car’s driving dynamics. Given that the Cayman is an obvious competitor for the 350Z, we have to leave open the possibility that this is an early prototype for the next-gen Z-car, but this mule’s altered proportions suggest something different. If this a mule for the Nissan Urge, then budget-minded enthusiasts should have another enticing buying option in a couple years.
06-12-2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MC
the actual wheelbase doesnt look that different
06-12-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bb1314
That sounds totally reasonable! Why didn't they ever make the S15(well not the engine, but at least the body) in the US?
^^ it was during there time of money problems, they had to reduce the number of platforms they had. It was canceled in Japan before it had a chance to make to the US.
06-12-2007, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kh_08
Nice work 350Zenophile, it looks like this "mule" is around 6-7 inches shorter in length according to the pic examination
+1 that was very helpful
you know thats ALOT shorter. is it possible this really isnt the next Z mule. i think it has to be but that comparison is alot shorter than i thought when i first saw these pics
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06-12-2007, 08:20 PM
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I hope -7 inches wheelbase translates into 500 lbs weight loss. I for one wish the Z was smaller and more compact. That first 1 1/2 of the hatch behind the seats is completely useless to me. I don't haul much in my Z.
06-12-2007, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MC
+1 that was very helpful
you know thats ALOT shorter. is it possible this really isnt the next Z mule. i think it has to be but that comparison is alot shorter than i thought when i first saw these pics
you know thats ALOT shorter. is it possible this really isnt the next Z mule. i think it has to be but that comparison is alot shorter than i thought when i first saw these pics