Any Future Z Rumors?
#21
でたらめ検出器
iTrader: (1)
i think a move to the V8 is enticing, wishful thinking. Seeing the mustang and camaro's outpower the Z. Im sure the undecided buyers will lean on the muscle cars, because why buy the Z if you can get a 5.0 or Camaro ss for about the same price..30-40k.
Besides, nissan already has a VQ V8 on board..V8 armada,truck uses them...if that happens, man the Z will be feasting on the american muscle!!!..
Besides, nissan already has a VQ V8 on board..V8 armada,truck uses them...if that happens, man the Z will be feasting on the american muscle!!!..
However, I've been told that it won't be a VK57 motor like the 420 horsepower version used in the Infiniti M sedan. My source said it will be a new motor, more compact in size and approximately 5.0 liters displacement.
I was also told that the styling will be reminiscent of the older 300ZX with a longer nose and more overhang past the wheels compared to a Z33 and Z34.
Last edited by RudeG_v2.0; 02-05-2011 at 06:01 PM.
#23
New Member
iTrader: (2)
Which is why I have 100% confidence in the accuracy of the info from my inside source who says that the next Z will likely have a 400+ horsepower V8.
However, I've been told that it won't be a VK57 motor like the 420 horsepower version used in the Infiniti M sedan. My source said it will be a new motor, more compact in size and approximately 5.0 liters displacement.
I was also told that the styling will be reminiscent of the older 300ZX with a longer nose and more overhang past the wheels compared to a Z33 and Z34.
However, I've been told that it won't be a VK57 motor like the 420 horsepower version used in the Infiniti M sedan. My source said it will be a new motor, more compact in size and approximately 5.0 liters displacement.
I was also told that the styling will be reminiscent of the older 300ZX with a longer nose and more overhang past the wheels compared to a Z33 and Z34.
Which brings an intresting thought, wounldn't it be nice to see a step in the other direction.... Not too far but a little bit in the direction of the Lotus Elise/Exiges. A smaller (not by much) and much lighter (2800-2950 nice target) car with only moderate increases in power from a direct injected VQ (360-380). Ah, they could truly market against a Caymen S and be taken seriously if done right. This would keep the line separation distinct between the GTR and itself and possibly a WIN WIN lineup. They could also build it as a serious and capable track car for the SOLO and SCCA guys if a little pre-thought is given to it.
#24
でたらめ検出器
iTrader: (1)
But the 2012 GTR is getting a 45 horsepower bump to 530 horsepower, thus creating space in the Nissan lineup for a 400 horsepower Z. The GTR is clearly aimed at remaining competitive with the Porsche 911 Turbo, and now Nissan has their sights on the V8 Mustang and Camaro with the next Z.
I highly doubt a detuned version of the VK45 race motor will be used in the next Z.
I highly doubt a detuned version of the VK45 race motor will be used in the next Z.
#25
Registered User
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 609
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rude G: I agree with your insight, also, for the Green Eco minded ness, why not an MDC?, running 6 cyl during cruise mode. I direct injection V8 400+ (nismo 420hp) hp would be very nice. Nissan should aim their target at BMW M3 not the Cayman S. If Ford can come out with a potent 5.0 why not nissan?
...people on this site has already done a LS2 swap!!!..can you hear us Nissan??
...people on this site has already done a LS2 swap!!!..can you hear us Nissan??
#29
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Philly
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Many rumors floating around that the 2012 370's will get direct injection pushing output to approx 355. It has already been confirmed that DI is coming to the G37, so this seems to be a likely scenario.
#32
#33
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#34
Interesting. It does look a little Z4-ish from the back, with the rear lights like the 370Z, but the side profile is all 240Z and 370Z.
I'd rather the Z be this than have a diesel, although Audi has shown that a diesel can work in a sports car.
Since Mr. K said that the MX-5 is the car that is currently closes to the concept of the original Z, I do hope that the car continues to lose weight and get smaller as it did from the 350Z to the 370Z.
I'd rather the Z be this than have a diesel, although Audi has shown that a diesel can work in a sports car.
Since Mr. K said that the MX-5 is the car that is currently closes to the concept of the original Z, I do hope that the car continues to lose weight and get smaller as it did from the 350Z to the 370Z.
#35
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bonny Doon, CA
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My hope would be for complete platform change. I'd love to own the last generation of 6 cylinder Z cars. If they go higher HP suspect the car will be bigger. If they go alternate power sources such as Diesel or Hybrid thats good too.
More likely they go with DI higher output motor however. I dont see huge performance changes however as they cant afford a car that will beat GTR to enter low end market segment.
More likely they go with DI higher output motor however. I dont see huge performance changes however as they cant afford a car that will beat GTR to enter low end market segment.
#36
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bonny Doon, CA
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I also dont think V8 is possible due to fuel economy standards that Nissan must meet in all countries where they import. Entry level V8 sports car probably isnt in the plans.
#37
New Member
iTrader: (2)
Remember guys, I wouldn't expect to see a platform/engine change for at least a good 3-5 years. That's a long way down the pipeline. Its pretty much a given DI will be in the 370 within 2 years with outputs in the 350 hp (conservatively) all the way up to 400 hp with some supporting updates (although very unlikely). But the bottom-line, if you're in the market for a new car don't expect a Mustang-beater anytime soon. If we are lucky we may get a DI spec'd car that can close the gap in engine performance but that's about it.
#38
でたらめ検出器
iTrader: (1)
All these statements suggesting that a higher performance Z with ~400hp would infringe on the GT-R are absolutely silly. That's like asserting that a Camaro SS would be detrimental to the Z06 Vette. Hell... instead Chevy seems to be moving forward with a 556 horsepower supercharged Z28 model.
Read up on the 2012 GT-R... 530 horsepower, 0-60 times consistently at 3.0 seconds with a best of 2.886 seconds, and a price increase to $90K.
Anyone who thinks a $40K Z with a 400 horsepower V8 would be too competitive with the new GT-R... is smoking CRACK!!! Other car manufacturers have model lines that include models in both the 400 and 500 horsepower range. It's ridiculous to say that Nissan can't or shouldn't do the same... especially with such apples to oranges differences between the Z and the GT-R.
Read up on the 2012 GT-R... 530 horsepower, 0-60 times consistently at 3.0 seconds with a best of 2.886 seconds, and a price increase to $90K.
Anyone who thinks a $40K Z with a 400 horsepower V8 would be too competitive with the new GT-R... is smoking CRACK!!! Other car manufacturers have model lines that include models in both the 400 and 500 horsepower range. It's ridiculous to say that Nissan can't or shouldn't do the same... especially with such apples to oranges differences between the Z and the GT-R.
Last edited by RudeG_v2.0; 02-14-2011 at 12:15 PM.
#39
Registered User
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
DI definitely looks promising with the VQ37. Hyundai recently DI'd the 3.8L V6 in the Genesis sedan and it went from 290hp/264tq to 333hp/291tq. Hopefully the VQ37 will get similar gains and go from 330hp/270tq to somewhere near 370hp~/300tq~.
#40
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bonny Doon, CA
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
All these statements suggesting that a higher performance Z with ~400hp would infringe on the GT-R are absolutely silly. That's like asserting that a Camaro SS would be detrimental to the Z06 Vette. Hell... instead Chevy seems to be moving forward with a 556 horsepower supercharged Z28 model.
Read up on the 2012 GT-R... 530 horsepower, 0-60 times consistently at 3.0 seconds with a best of 2.886 seconds, and a price increase to $90K.
Anyone who thinks a $40K Z with a 400 horsepower V8 would be too competitive with the new GT-R... is smoking CRACK!!! Other car manufacturers have model lines that include models in both the 400 and 500 horsepower range. It's ridiculous to say that Nissan can't or shouldn't do the same... especially with such apples to oranges differences between the Z and the GT-R.
Read up on the 2012 GT-R... 530 horsepower, 0-60 times consistently at 3.0 seconds with a best of 2.886 seconds, and a price increase to $90K.
Anyone who thinks a $40K Z with a 400 horsepower V8 would be too competitive with the new GT-R... is smoking CRACK!!! Other car manufacturers have model lines that include models in both the 400 and 500 horsepower range. It's ridiculous to say that Nissan can't or shouldn't do the same... especially with such apples to oranges differences between the Z and the GT-R.