Can the "Z" handle the future competition?

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May 17, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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WTH is that? A Japanese spec Civic Type R motor with some crazy chrome air filter?

~Robert

thats a double cam v-tec 6.5 cyl boosted with 11.327 psi..................yo!

May 17, 2008 | 03:39 PM

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This is odd... My understanding was that the V8 in the Stang is being replaced by a Turbo 6 that will make more power than the current V8.

Regardless, the Z will be a force to be reckoned with. Look what the GTR does with MUCH more weight, and lower HP to its competitors. While the Z would not have the AWD, I am sure Nissan has a trick up their sleeves....

The V6 Turbo mustang may actually make more power than the current V8, but the new V8 should make more power than that. The turbo mustang hasn't been confirmed to my knowledge, and I think people may realize that a turbo V6 gets pretty much the same MPG as a V8. Hell, look at the MPG ratings for an Evo X.

May 17, 2008 | 08:12 PM

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True True. I think Ford should stick with the V8. A Stang is not a Stange w/o an 8....

May 17, 2008 | 09:22 PM

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True True. I think Ford should stick with the V8. A Stang is not a Stange w/o an 8....

I agree 100%

May 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM

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Dont quote me i may be wrong, But i think they said the genesis coupe will also share the same weight as a mustang GT.

But i do think its gonna be pretty cool.

May 18, 2008 | 11:33 AM

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hopefully the price for the new Z will be the same price as the base back then.. but who knows it may not be the best bang for the buck.

May 19, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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New supra will be the main competitor but if the new Z is around 35K, it will just kill itself.

May 20, 2008 | 04:25 AM

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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._cars_car_news

"Initially, that strategy means putting a turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 in the Lincoln MKS sedan in early 2009 and adding it to the 2010 Ford F-150 pickup and the new Ford Mustang in that general timeframe. It also means putting boosted fours eventually in the Ford Fusion, Focus, and Fiesta, with displacements likely ranging from 1.0 to 1.6 liters by 2020."

Thats just the info I've seen on that stuff. They wanna pretty much put a turbo in all their vehicles it seems. Why can't nissan do this like they used to?!

May 20, 2008 | 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VENOMSZ

Nissan is not a proven "player" in this arena.
The 911 has been around, tried, and tested.
I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
Just look at the older 911's, and how they still hold up.

i've seen this defense somewhere before....

May 20, 2008 | 04:23 PM

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why does the new mustang look sad? maybe cause high gas prices will kill the GT version...

May 20, 2008 | 08:32 PM

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why does the new mustang look sad? maybe cause high gas prices will kill the GT version...

What are you talking about? The current GT gets 26mpg on the freeway and runs off 87 OCTANE!

May 21, 2008 | 02:09 AM

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Ford's own website shows the GT getting 15 mpg city and 23 mpg Highway...

May 21, 2008 | 02:22 AM

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I currently drive a 08 350shizzel lol...I dunno I had to. And I will continue to drive it for the next 2-3 years have it paid off and see from there. F.I or a next gen Z, or what ever will be there. I wish they bring back the RX7 rotory F.I love

May 21, 2008 | 08:15 AM

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FI is the best way to go!

May 23, 2008 | 06:57 AM

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Hyundai looks like an aerodynamic booger.

May 23, 2008 | 09:13 AM

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I am sure Nissan has a trick up their sleeves....

I'm crossing my fingers that they do.

May 23, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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Zeds offer reliability, performance, looks, good ergonomics, relatively good MPG, & "modability", all at a reasonable price. Most Sports cars offer some of those qualities, but not all of 'em in one package!