Found this story on the 370Z today. Should be at the L.A auto show in November.
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Hey guys,
Just my general observation.... from the rumors going around about how much less the new Z will weigh mixed in with some the .... "unique" pictures from japanese magazines of the spyshots of the next Z... the first thing that came to mind was lotus. A car company with unique styling and performance from small engines due to less weight.
Now I'm not exactly saying that the next Z will be a lotus rip off! buttttt yeh it kinda looks and sounds like it.
Just my general observation.... from the rumors going around about how much less the new Z will weigh mixed in with some the .... "unique" pictures from japanese magazines of the spyshots of the next Z... the first thing that came to mind was lotus. A car company with unique styling and performance from small engines due to less weight.
Now I'm not exactly saying that the next Z will be a lotus rip off! buttttt yeh it kinda looks and sounds like it.
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Now I'm not exactly saying that the next Z will be a lotus rip off! buttttt yeh it kinda looks and sounds like it.
It's already been stated that the new Z will be an evolutionary step on the current design, so I don't see how it could be made to look like the Lotus either.
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Originally Posted by triso07
There is simply no way Nissan will be able to get the Z down to Elise like weight. The Elise is purpose built to be small and extremely light, sacrificing in amenities for pure performance.
It's already been stated that the new Z will be an evolutionary step on the current design, so I don't see how it could be made to look like the Lotus either.
It's already been stated that the new Z will be an evolutionary step on the current design, so I don't see how it could be made to look like the Lotus either.
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
Agreed. Lotus sells track cars that are street approved, something the Z definately is not. The Z has always been, and always should be a Japanese muscle car.
At least Nissan can build a motor that can meet emission standards and not rely on Toyota for a powerplant. I'm sure the new Z will be lighter and more agile, but it won't be in the same league as the Elise IMHO.
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Originally Posted by jerry_2612
Hey guys,
Just my general observation.... from the rumors going around about how much less the new Z will weigh mixed in with some the .... "unique" pictures from japanese magazines of the spyshots of the next Z... the first thing that came to mind was lotus. A car company with unique styling and performance from small engines due to less weight.
Now I'm not exactly saying that the next Z will be a lotus rip off! buttttt yeh it kinda looks and sounds like it.
Just my general observation.... from the rumors going around about how much less the new Z will weigh mixed in with some the .... "unique" pictures from japanese magazines of the spyshots of the next Z... the first thing that came to mind was lotus. A car company with unique styling and performance from small engines due to less weight.
Now I'm not exactly saying that the next Z will be a lotus rip off! buttttt yeh it kinda looks and sounds like it.
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wow wow wow don't get me wrong I know Nissan isn't building a lotus competitor nor will it ever axe air con, stereo and all the goodies to reduce weight. I was just saying it seems like they've taken a page out of their book in the production of the next Z (assuming it's going to look like the spyshots
) ... just the styling and emphasis on weight loss rang the bell for me.
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Originally Posted by CRYSTALBOY
Just one quick question. Is this considered as Z34 or a "minor change" until the all new Z34 comes out?
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