V8 Z car on the way?
06-27-2008, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
I'm glad you can take a joke, but I'm sure if we can build nice, and worthy track car then NISSAN can do just the same. Just because they can do these things doesn't mean they will or even consider it after the drop of the GT-R.
look at it this way the Nismo chasis is a perfect example of what could be done. If they want a monster Z all they had to do is take nismo Z frame, throw a GT-R engine setup in there with the electronics, and BOOM....Zezilla for around 55-60k.
It would conflict with the GT-R sales even with the fan base not all buyers are car fanatics. Most would be swayed to the curves of a Z rather than the no ******** GT-R.
look at it this way the Nismo chasis is a perfect example of what could be done. If they want a monster Z all they had to do is take nismo Z frame, throw a GT-R engine setup in there with the electronics, and BOOM....Zezilla for around 55-60k.
It would conflict with the GT-R sales even with the fan base not all buyers are car fanatics. Most would be swayed to the curves of a Z rather than the no ******** GT-R.
06-27-2008, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
I think we agree on some things. As for the Nismo, that was a track version with an overly harsh ride. I think they are talking a high powered street car, like a Super GT trim. You and I both seem to understand that the VR engine will not be dropped into the Z, but that goes to the point of positioning a V8 Z right above the V6 and well below the GTR.
06-27-2008, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
Because the VR will NEVER find it's way into this generation Z in a production form. It'd be market suicide and Nissan isn't that stupid.The 350Z didn't sound like the 300ZX. I'll agree that it'd loose the VQ35's burble, which I admit to being in love with, but Nissan's V8 sounds insane when treated to a free flowing intake and exhaust system.True. Production and market complications could put it off for a year, but I doubt that your contact was predicting such a thing. If it comes out in 2009 as a 2010 MY model, then I'll be a bit off as I stated it'd be a 2009 MY. That's fine with me as I couldn't care less about what they call it in comparison to when they release it.
Let me give you a idea. Nissan never made a 2008 Murano. They made a 2007, and a 2009. They skiped a whole year of the Murano. Ours was a 2009 we bought over 3 months ago or so. It was way early. I expect the same probably with the Z, but it had a 2008 model at least.
06-27-2008, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
I think we agree on some things. As for the Nismo, that was a track version with an overly harsh ride. I think they are talking a high powered street car, like a Super GT trim. You and I both seem to understand that the VR engine will not be dropped into the Z, but that goes to the point of positioning a V8 Z right above the V6 and well below the GTR.
Nissan is known to share engines and platforms heavily. I have no reason not to believe they won't drop a detuned version of the VR into the Z.
06-27-2008, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Endgame
Can you see a V8 is this size car? The wheelbase does not seem long enough... Seems like it would be a very dangerous drive; like driving a Funny Car....
06-27-2008, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
The only engine thats going in the 370z is giong to be the VQ37VHR.
BTW, the concept of a v8 Z has been floating around the internet for the past 3 years, this is nothing new
BTW, the concept of a v8 Z has been floating around the internet for the past 3 years, this is nothing new
Also, the difference between now and all this time before is that Nissan is the one floating out the idea of a V8 Z.
06-27-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
You're right, the only engine you will find in a car with a 370Z badge on it's rear is the VQ37.
Also, the difference between now and all this time before is that Nissan is the one floating out the idea of a V8 Z.
Also, the difference between now and all this time before is that Nissan is the one floating out the idea of a V8 Z.
LOL Nissan never did a press release that there was a idea of a V8 Z happening. You are reading made up rumors on the net and calling it as a fact when it will not ever happen.
06-27-2008, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
LOL Nissan never did a press release that there was a idea of a V8 Z happening. You are reading made up rumors on the net and calling it as a fact when it will not ever happen.
Best Car spoke with the Z34's Chief of Production, Shinjiro Yukawa, and he revealed that a special edition model is being considered that would significantly raise the performance of the new Z by fitting a V8 underhood.
06-27-2008, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
Have you not seen Noah's car?
What other cars does Nissan have this 8 in? If they discontinue the Titan (which I have heard rumors of) would they need to drop the 8 into another model to keep running the 8 in Super GT??
06-27-2008, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Endgame
No... Enlightned me...
What other cars does Nissan have this 8 in? If they discontinue the Titan (which I have heard rumors of) would they need to drop the 8 into another model to keep running the 8 in Super GT??
What other cars does Nissan have this 8 in? If they discontinue the Titan (which I have heard rumors of) would they need to drop the 8 into another model to keep running the 8 in Super GT??
06-27-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
See the difference? When you said that the next Z was going to be coming out in 2010 as a 2011, that's internet rumor. This is from an interview with Shinjiro Yukawa, so when Nissan says Nissan is considering a V8 Z, I believe Nissan is considering a V8 Z.
Again until you provide the facts that nissan is coming out with a V8, stop spreading the speculations like a idiot would.
06-27-2008, 01:44 PM
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The FX 50 has the VK50 in it making 390hp.
If you knew the heritage of the Z, you would know they wouldn't put a V8 into that car.
06-27-2008, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
Umm no, I heard it from someone I know in NISSAN. Not from a site like you happen to be getting this information from.
Again until you provide the facts that nissan is coming out with a V8, stop spreading the speculations like a idiot would.
Again until you provide the facts that nissan is coming out with a V8, stop spreading the speculations like a idiot would.
06-27-2008, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
Truck/SUV vs a Sports car. Not going to happen. M45 has a V8, Q45 has a V8, and the trucks.
If you knew the heritage of the Z, you would know they wouldn't put a V8 into that car.
If you knew the heritage of the Z, you would know they wouldn't put a V8 into that car.
People said the same about putting a V8 in the M3.
06-27-2008, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
Your "source" didn't state this in an interview that was to become public knowledge, and is not verifiable. No one said that Nissan IS coming out with a V8 Z, what has been said is that (according to Nissan) Nissan was considering it, I'm just making a case for it.
So because some site was wrong and posted that the GT-R was running slicks on it because they had a communication error you are going to believe them?
06-27-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
You obviously don't understand Nissan's engines or platforms very well. Check into them.
People said the same about putting a V8 in the M3.
People said the same about putting a V8 in the M3.
I know Nissan engines and platforms better than you obviously.
Oh wait, didn't you say Nissan is going to be calling the 370Z just a Z, but they are still calling it a 370z? right....
06-27-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
I know Nissan engines and platforms better than you obviously. Oh wait, didn't you say Nissan is going to be calling the 370Z just a Z, but they are still calling it a 370z? right....
Oh wait, didn't you say Nissan is going to be calling the 370Z just a Z, but they are still calling it a 370z? right....this sounds about right: Know-it-all is an epithet applied to any person who exhibits the belief that he or she possesses a superior intellect and wealth of knowledge, and shows a determination to demonstrate his perceived superiority at every opportunity.
06-27-2008, 04:22 PM
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in.the.dark is either in the dark cause he doesn't know what's really going on with Nissan and the new Z. Or because he thinks he does.....
Or, he plays with himself in.the.dark
Or, he plays with himself in.the.dark