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UNKNOWN_370 · 03-13-2013, 02:49 PM

So now that this thread calmed down. It looks like the perfect Z would have a:

3.0 turbo engine with about 370hp weighing about 3,000-3,100lbs
With an optional:
3.8 twin-turbo with approximately 480hp weigh about 3,300-3,400lbs

Judging by the low amount of people interested in a continuing 3.7 or a 4 cylinder turbo variant for a Z. I conclude that the best thing that can happen is that Nissan make a Silvia type car with a 4 banger turbo that can get close to replicating current Z on paper performance starting at $26,000 and at $38,000 they can build a Z that will build and improve on the current Z on paper performance. I think the best bet is the Silvia goes FWD/AWD option and weighs in at 2500lbs. The Juke is an astonishing 2800lbs for it's size, drivetrain and room. I think a Silvia type car can achieve 2500lbs and 250 turbocharged horses would make it a hoot to drive.

The Fr-S competitor can be the AWD model...

03-13-2013, 02:49 PM	#46 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	So now that this thread calmed down. It looks like the perfect Z would have a: 3.0 turbo engine with about 370hp weighing about 3,000-3,100lbs With an optional: 3.8 twin-turbo with approximately 480hp weigh about 3,300-3,400lbs Judging by the low amount of people interested in a continuing 3.7 or a 4 cylinder turbo variant for a Z. I conclude that the best thing that can happen is that Nissan make a Silvia type car with a 4 banger turbo that can get close to replicating current Z on paper performance starting at $26,000 and at $38,000 they can build a Z that will build and improve on the current Z on paper performance. I think the best bet is the Silvia goes FWD/AWD option and weighs in at 2500lbs. The Juke is an astonishing 2800lbs for it's size, drivetrain and room. I think a Silvia type car can achieve 2500lbs and 250 turbocharged horses would make it a hoot to drive. The Fr-S competitor can be the AWD model... Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 03-13-2013 at 03:02 PM.