Imagine a 500-bhp AMG Z? It’s in the realm of possibility.

http://blog.roadandtrack.com/mercedes-benz-engines-in-the-next-nissan-z/

 

Nice find...

 

If they ever dare to put a diesel in the Z i will go on a hunt to burn down every Nissan dealership in the world!!!

 

If thats true then we can say goodbye to the Z's affordable price tag...

 

Was thinking the same thing.....

 

The 5.5 V-8s are pretty peppy. I have driven quite a few AMG 55s and they can get it, at least more so than a stock Z can.

 

yes, and for the price they should.

 

i say they make a 4.2 V8(380hp) and work on making the Z lighter and strong. Weight savings is were is at now a days, at least i think.

 

+1

 

I'm all for an AMG Z. However, I'm not fond of a higher price tag.

 

I sincerely doubt an AMG motor will ever be in a Nissan. When Benz and Chrysler where sharing platforms... Benz was supplying the 4.7 V8 used in various Dodge's and Chryslers. I know they shared a V6 but I'm not sure of the size...

 

Maybe I'm alone in this, but I would be horribly disappointed if Mercedes motors made it into the Z. The VQ is a very high tech motor with tons of brilliant engine tricks. They are more advanced than many people give them credit for. The details in the block and rotating assembly are quite advanced and not commonly seen in other motors that cost more than double.

I have not been impressed by a mercedes engine after the late 90's. They aren't that well built nor are they high tech. A few AMG engines were quite good overall (Kompressor 5.5s are fun), but in general they're fairly low-tech and conservatively built. No earth shattering technology in those engines. Sure, they make power, but they just don't have that "excitement" that other high end euro cars have. I just don't see this being a great choice for a Z car. I think Nissan took a great step with the new 370z and its attempts at reducing weight to improve overall performance. You can kiss those efforts goodbye if Mercedes has a hand in the build.

Again, IMO

 

**** that! my SC vq35de is still runnin strong

 

http://blog.roadandtrack.com/next-in...lass-platform/

More likely for use in the infiniti line. I wouldnt mind seeing a 500hp z. Hopefully it will still start at 28k haha

 

will never happen

 

Exactly. Why would Nissan drop their most successful, award winning engine of all times????

I agree. Just because a mag reports rumors (or murmurs as they call them) don't make it so. I'm still waiting for the announcement from Nissan about the hybrid Z that several "sources" reported over a year ago.

 

That's like those ads that have the "2013 GT-R to have hybrid engine?"

Hell f`ucking no. Dream on, press editors.

 

It would be like putting a Prius engine in the LFA...

As Dave said, just "murmurs"... for $$$

 

Or, i say they give us a dumb down GT-R motor(sorry cant remember the name) and it be kinda the rwd, mt like the old skylines.