I saw in Motor Trend that the Nissan CEO indicated that their is a new Z in the works. I am not one to start rumors, but coming from the CEO of Nissan, their may be some validity in his words.
If so, I would like to indicate amoung the current Z community their wish list items for a new upcoming Z.
To start, I would offer the following:
- Shorter wheel base and overall length (i.e less than 100" wheel base length, approx. 158-160" overall length)
- Lighter overall weight (i.e. reduced by 200-300 lbs overall)
- Smoother/faster shifts for the manual transmission with more forward gears (7-8 spd)
- Less NVH (Noise, Vibration,Harshness)
[*Improved engine operational issues that are the nemisis of tracking the current Z
- Improved limited slip differential able to take track laps at race courses
- More leg room for 6'-4" plus tall persons
- Improved seats that are lighter and fit tall people
- Shorter hatch length that weighs less
- Turbo option
- A track option that deletes air con/sound system option