new 370z what would u do
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Originally Posted by Rampant
Let's split the difference and say 3.7 with 300# weight reduction.
That would sell me (new body or not).
That would sell me (new body or not).
Yeah, that would sell me too although I would like a new body as well.
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Yeah, a 3.7 Liter is the motor going in the new G, but 370Z just doesn't sound right, when you listen to it in your head. It doesn't have nearly as good a sales pitch as 350Z does. If anything, I think it might be a 380Z. But, regardless of the engine displacement, the next car should, in my opinion, be a little more aggressive in the looks department. The interior could also use a more integrated computer setup. Don't get me wrong, I love the onboard computer in the first gauge on the dash. But, I'm thinking a completely integrated system in a touch screen LCD display - sort of like what we see in the R34 Skyline GT-R, but more advanced. Oh, and the next one should be available in a turbo model, alongside an N/A.
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A 200lb weight reduction would be impossible for Nissan. The Altima Coupe was supposed to be much lighter but the 3.5L version is still close to 3200lbs.
The thing is, if they put the a 3.7L motor into the new Z, they would even have to ADD more weight in the rear to keep the car close to 50/50 weight distribution.
The conclusion is that you can't expect a larger motor and weight reduction at the same time. Just look at the new G37.
The thing is, if they put the a 3.7L motor into the new Z, they would even have to ADD more weight in the rear to keep the car close to 50/50 weight distribution.
The conclusion is that you can't expect a larger motor and weight reduction at the same time. Just look at the new G37.
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Originally Posted by Fairly Z
but 370Z just doesn't sound right, when you listen to it in your head. It doesn't have nearly as good a sales pitch as 350Z does. If anything, I think it might be a 380Z.
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The conclusion is that you can't expect a larger motor and weight reduction at the same time. Just look at the new G37.
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Originally Posted by d2d2
The 3.7 doesnt weight 500lb more than the 3.5. Smaller wheel base and using lighter car components will make the new z lighter.
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Originally Posted by JunkStory
The 3.7 will weigh at least 100lbs more (again, check out the G37) will already throw the car off balance. A front-heavy car with lightweight rear = poor handling for an RWD. You could pull it off with an FWD, but not a RWD.
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Originally Posted by JunkStory
The 3.7 will weigh at least 100lbs more (again, check out the G37) will already throw the car off balance. A front-heavy car with lightweight rear = poor handling for an RWD. You could pull it off with an FWD, but not a RWD.
A 200lb weight reduction would be impossible for Nissan. The Altima Coupe was supposed to be much lighter but the 3.5L version is still close to 3200lbs.
The thing is, if they put the a 3.7L motor into the new Z, they would even have to ADD more weight in the rear to keep the car close to 50/50 weight distribution.
The conclusion is that you can't expect a larger motor and weight reduction at the same time. Just look at the new G37.
The thing is, if they put the a 3.7L motor into the new Z, they would even have to ADD more weight in the rear to keep the car close to 50/50 weight distribution.
The conclusion is that you can't expect a larger motor and weight reduction at the same time. Just look at the new G37.
There is much more incentive to do this on a performance car compared to the Altima you referred to.
Front to rear balance has a lot more to it than the affect of changing to a slightly bigger displacement motor which may or may not be marginally heavier than the one it is expected to replace. For example, the BMW Z4M has the battery mounted in the trunk. That one part of approx. 50lbs would dramatically affect balance. Therefore adding weight to the rear doesn't have to mean adding weight to the car.
The only conclusion one can have is weight reduction and a well balanced car with more power can be done. The only question is will Nissan do it?
Back on topic: I want 2-300lb weight reduction, 330-350 hp, better (harder) paint.
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From Infiniti's own website:
2003 G35 Coupe 6MT: 3435 lbs
2008 G37 Coupe 6MT: 3668 lbs
That is a difference of 233 lbs. Before the release of the G37, people were hoping that it would weigh less than the G35. Unfortunately, Nissan double slapped us in the face by adding 200 lbs more.
However, RBull you are very right, the additional weight came more from additional luxury features and different dimensions, rather than from the engine alone.
I should have been more clear and said that reducing 200lbs it not possible without raising the MSRP of the car or sacrificing the structural integrity of the car. Lighter components usually equal more cost. It would be a huge engineering feat for Nissan if they do succeed!
2003 G35 Coupe 6MT: 3435 lbs
2008 G37 Coupe 6MT: 3668 lbs
That is a difference of 233 lbs. Before the release of the G37, people were hoping that it would weigh less than the G35. Unfortunately, Nissan double slapped us in the face by adding 200 lbs more.
However, RBull you are very right, the additional weight came more from additional luxury features and different dimensions, rather than from the engine alone.
I should have been more clear and said that reducing 200lbs it not possible without raising the MSRP of the car or sacrificing the structural integrity of the car. Lighter components usually equal more cost. It would be a huge engineering feat for Nissan if they do succeed!
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Originally Posted by JunkStory
I should have been more clear and said that reducing 200lbs it not possible without raising the MSRP of the car or sacrificing the structural integrity of the car. Lighter components usually equal more cost. It would be a huge engineering feat for Nissan if they do succeed!
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I'd love to see them go slightly smaller and about 200lbs lighter for the next iteration. But it's more likely that the Z will put on another 100lbs instead, considering Nissan's trend with their vehicles. 2007 base model is already a fat porker at 3339 lbs. I'll be very disappointed if the coupe model balloons to 3500 lbs. At that weight, what's the point of it being a 2 seater?
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Originally Posted by Darthvol
I agree completely. In fact, I've posted the same thing myself many times, only to be flamed by the folks who seem to think it should be no problem for Nissan/Infiniti to build a 3.8 Z which weighs about the same as a Lotus Exige S, all for about $30K. I'm with ya, JunkStory. It may be theoretically possible, but it would, as you said be HUGE.
RBull - the engineers have to reinforce the engine to compensate additional displacement. This will inevitably add more weight, but not at a linear scale like you misinterpreted me.
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Originally Posted by JunkStory
From Infiniti's own website:
2003 G35 Coupe 6MT: 3435 lbs
2008 G37 Coupe 6MT: 3668 lbs
That is a difference of 233 lbs. Before the release of the G37, people were hoping that it would weigh less than the G35. Unfortunately, Nissan double slapped us in the face by adding 200 lbs more.
However, RBull you are very right, the additional weight came more from additional luxury features and different dimensions, rather than from the engine alone.
I should have been more clear and said that reducing 200lbs it not possible without raising the MSRP of the car or sacrificing the structural integrity of the car. Lighter components usually equal more cost. It would be a huge engineering feat for Nissan if they do succeed!
2003 G35 Coupe 6MT: 3435 lbs
2008 G37 Coupe 6MT: 3668 lbs
That is a difference of 233 lbs. Before the release of the G37, people were hoping that it would weigh less than the G35. Unfortunately, Nissan double slapped us in the face by adding 200 lbs more.
However, RBull you are very right, the additional weight came more from additional luxury features and different dimensions, rather than from the engine alone.
I should have been more clear and said that reducing 200lbs it not possible without raising the MSRP of the car or sacrificing the structural integrity of the car. Lighter components usually equal more cost. It would be a huge engineering feat for Nissan if they do succeed!
You're right, lighter weight does most likely mean additional cost. The lighter Z competition I referred to (Z4M and Cayman) are significantly more expensive too, consistent with that same light weight = higher cost theory.
RBull - the engineers have to reinforce the engine to compensate additional displacement. This will inevitably add more weight, but not at a linear scale like you misinterpreted me.
What I think we agree on is there won't be weight savings from a bigger displacement engine. Therefore weight loss has to come from other parts components/design or reduced vehicle size and at higher cost.