Possible V8 for new 370Z... with source
07-03-2008, 09:58 AM
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Don't count on the V8 Z anytime soon. Nissan has played with that idea several times in the past with previous Z models. The only V8's they ever put into Z cars were in a few of their race cars.
IMHO- With the state of the economy in the US and oil prices moving in an upward direction a V8 Z is a long shot to actually happen. I read an article a couple of days ago that Nissan reported over a 20% decrease in sales last month. And just about every major auto manuafacturer is having the same results. Big engines do not drive sales like they did a year ago. Again, just my opinion.
IMHO- With the state of the economy in the US and oil prices moving in an upward direction a V8 Z is a long shot to actually happen. I read an article a couple of days ago that Nissan reported over a 20% decrease in sales last month. And just about every major auto manuafacturer is having the same results. Big engines do not drive sales like they did a year ago. Again, just my opinion.
07-04-2008, 11:49 AM
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all the aesthetic remarks remind me of the same fallacious complaints when the new GT-R teaser shots and renderings first came online years ago...now that the real GT-R is out, all those words mean nothing and a few folks had to eat their own words in the end! The turnout response on the new Z34 (speculation name of course) will be interesting! 
07-06-2008, 01:43 PM
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there is no replacement for displacement, as long as the weight/weight distribution aren't penalized too severely. it's great to have tq at 1500 and hp at 7000. I would definitely consider this car if it was available with a v8 and a sub 3250 weight. and under 40K 
07-06-2008, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmertech
i heard GM is working with nissan and is going to put an LS3 in it. it'll be the 620Z.
btw those headlights blow ***.
btw those headlights blow ***.
07-06-2008, 04:44 PM
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So far what I have seen has me very excited. I think the new headlights and a shorter Z would kick ***. Hope the keep the bump on the hood from the HR. I loved it on my 08 Z was bad ***.
07-06-2008, 06:45 PM
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every one is talking about how gay this car looks but as soon as the numbers come out, people will love it especially if its a v8 IMHO as long as its fast it will look good
07-07-2008, 04:42 AM
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Nissan no V8 please. Just t
I second this!!!
Turbo the Z up..all you people want a v8 for what? a 4 banger Evo can crap on v8's if done up right so a 6 turbo can do the same with less weight. Follow the Germans and put a TURBO!!
07-07-2008, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Venture
hate to burst your bubble, but this design was out way b4 the gtr's, from my recollection.
The GT-R concept was out before 2005.
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07-07-2008, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Venture
I second this!!!
Turbo the Z up..all you people want a v8 for what? a 4 banger Evo can crap on v8's if done up right so a 6 turbo can do the same with less weight. Follow the Germans and put a TURBO!!