Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

As mentioned above our "competitors" all have tricks up their sleeves that will surely out pace the Z unless Nissan does something serious for the next model. A simple redesign and meager hp bump isn't going to do it. The next gen Z either needs to be significantly lighter or needs a significantly more powerful motor if it's going to want to be competitive. I mean the mustang is already much faster and just as good in the corners. Imagine when they lighten the car 300lbs like they are saying while still keeping the powerful V8. Even if Nissan lightened the Z by 300lbs too we would still be out matched not having enough power. I know power isn't everything but to the general masses what's on paper is what counts and what sells cars.