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wanker · 11-13-2014, 10:27 AM

Do a forum search it's been widely discussed/speculated.

The smart money is that the new engine with will have some sort of forced induction (probably turbo charged) paired with an energy recovery system (aka hybrid/battery power) that will help run the FI system. Simply look to Formula 1 power units to see where engines are headed.

Remember, that whatever engine Nissan puts in the new Z will be shared with several other Nissan autos, hence Nissan is surely heavily testing its new engine for reliability and this may delay its introduction. The new FI/hybrid engines of the future will be amazing, but FI engines always have potential reliability issues given that they are far more complex than naturally aspirated engines.

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wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Do a forum search it's been widely discussed/speculated. The smart money is that the new engine with will have some sort of forced induction (probably turbo charged) paired with an energy recovery system (aka hybrid/battery power) that will help run the FI system. Simply look to Formula 1 power units to see where engines are headed. Remember, that whatever engine Nissan puts in the new Z will be shared with several other Nissan autos, hence Nissan is surely heavily testing its new engine for reliability and this may delay its introduction. The new FI/hybrid engines of the future will be amazing, but FI engines always have potential reliability issues given that they are far more complex than naturally aspirated engines.