Originally Posted by LAVA (Post 3129915)

Google 2016 Nissan Z35

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3129416)

ehhh i'll stick with the Z for less money. then you take the money saved, use for mods, and boom more HP than the ugly stang :tiphat:

Originally Posted by LAVA (Post 3129643)

According to reports, the new 2016 Nissan Z35 will have a hybrid powertrain that features a turbo charged 2.0 liter inline 4 engine. This powertrain will be able to produce 211 horsepower and 258 pounds per foot of twist. The hybrid model also has an electric motor. The other version that is available is the turbo charged three liter V6 engine that has plenty of power and it is able to churn out more than 400 horsepower. This engine will be coupled with a motor that is electric powered. The exact specifications for this model have not been announced so it is not possible to say precisely what specifications will be available in regard to the electric motors and their associated power outcomes.

The new Nissan Z35 2016 will be released at the end of 2015, most probably at the Tokyo Motor Show and it will be put into circulation in the year 2016. The projected price is expected to be lower than price of the 370Z.

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3130070)

seeing will be believing... i don't see how it could be cheaper then the current 370z with more power???

mind = blown

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3130074)

With what has been discussed prior, if Nissan splits the line into 2 engines the 4 banger (possibly turbo) will be priced up against or near the FRS while the V6 (possibly turbo/hybrid) gets pushed up market slightly.

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3130084)

i get the 4 being cheaper, but i thought it was referring to both of the models? i was saying i can't see the 6 being cheaper and having more power than now?

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3130090)

It won't, his "source" was probably referring to the overall price starting lower (ie the 4 banger) than the current 370z.
Nissan can not magically make a 400whp turbo v6 car for under 30k unless they strip it down completely and cut more corners.

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3130109)

i don't need a/c or heat, power seats, radio. any of that stuff lol. just two seats and a steering wheel lol

Originally Posted by jpkirk (Post 3130192)

Pedals, don't forget pedals ... and some way to shift. DCT.

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3130204)

it's ok i'll flintstone the bit*h lol

Originally Posted by jpkirk (Post 3130220)

Some Hoosier racing shoes

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3130109)

i don't need a/c or heat, power seats, radio. any of that stuff lol. just two seats and a steering wheel lol

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3114068)

Hello everyone.

I know that over the past few months we have speculated, talked about, and argued over many rumors and leaked details over the very secretive new Z.

only details we have had to go on so far is some possibilities tossed in interviews from Nissan execs and the details of the 2016 Q60 that was shown. the details of that debut has given us all renewed hope and dreams of the next Z will/can offer.

now for the fun stuff:

last night I stopped by the Pittsburgh auto show for it's last night of the event. very nice to go last day since the crowd was very small and made it easy to navigate. and yes I know this isn't a bug name auto show and what could possibly come from it but you'd be surprised as to what you can hear from reps at these shows as well. I learned this last night first hand.

stopped at the infiniti area and was looking around. I made a comment as to why they didn't have a Q60 there mostly joking since again this isn't one of the top tier locations for auto makers and shows. the rep I was with went on to tell me they actually had one coming but due to the winter storms their truck hauling a few vehicles could not make it.

he then went on to tell me (off the record of course) that the Q80 is pretty much shelved for now and if anything it'll be a loooooooong shot 2017/18 idea.....if anything at all. I guess cutting into the GT-R market is still a big no no.

he also said that due to design stuff and some other issues we will be seeing a Z prior to the Q60 launch. so I would take from that comment that the Q60 is delayed at least a year now as well. also mentioned that the Z update has a chance of early 2016 release but most likely will be a fall 2016 if all goes according to plan.

the Z will most likely be TT since he smirked and asked "do you think you're ready for over 400 horsepower?" :excited:

I would assume with the few big car shows coming up we should be getting some new solid info on the Z very soon.

note: this was all just discussion between a rep. so please if anything doesn't end up being true remember I never said this is guaranteed. i'm just helping out the community with sharing info that was told to me. if not true then I am sorry and will be just as sad as the rest of you.

Originally Posted by Montez (Post 3130537)

Lol, down there in the summer months you are gonna be wishing for that A/C that you don't need lol!:eekdance:

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3132123)

i actually rarely ever turn the a/c on during the summer. i always drive with the windows down if i'm alone. now there is that certain type of someone that will nag for the a/c to be turned on. that's when ejecto-seato is deployed lol

Originally Posted by MR.nismo (Post 3133051)

In GA and no a/c during summer? I lived in Savannah for 5 years and the humidity level at 100% plus the 98 degrees of heat made the a/c look like the best invention ever made by a human, even better than sex. I remember seeing some drivers with no a/c during the months of May thru August and I would wonder "how could they do it?"

Originally Posted by MR.nismo (Post 3133051)

In GA and no a/c during summer? I lived in Savannah for 5 years and the humidity level at 100% plus the 98 degrees of heat made the a/c look like the best invention ever made by a human, even better than sex. I remember seeing some drivers with no a/c during the months of May thru August and I would wonder "how could they do it?"

Originally Posted by Kaldaien (Post 3134075)

Believe it or not, in my old G37 coupe I almost never used the A/C and this included days where the weather was up to 105 degrees and approaching 100% humidity. I only turned it on if I had a passenger in the car with me.

It is a habit I developed that goes back to the way A/C _used_ to sap HP from the car. I am fully aware that the compressor is turned off under hard acceleration in modern cars, but somehow I just got used to the interior of the car being really hot and it usually takes a passenger in the car to remind me that's not normal :p

Originally Posted by LAVA (Post 3129643)

According to reports, the new 2016 Nissan Z35 will have a hybrid powertrain that features a turbo charged 2.0 liter inline 4 engine. This powertrain will be able to produce 211 horsepower and 258 pounds per foot of twist. The hybrid model also has an electric motor. The other version that is available is the turbo charged three liter V6 engine that has plenty of power and it is able to churn out more than 400 horsepower. This engine will be coupled with a motor that is electric powered. The exact specifications for this model have not been announced so it is not possible to say precisely what specifications will be available in regard to the electric motors and their associated power outcomes.

The new Nissan Z35 2016 will be released at the end of 2015, most probably at the Tokyo Motor Show and it will be put into circulation in the year 2016. The projected price is expected to be lower than price of the 370Z.

Originally Posted by jpkirk (Post 3141724)

This would seem to jibe with the Q60 report in this months Car and Driver. They talk about a twin turbo 3 liter that will do 400 hp. Nothing about, as I recall, being coupled to electrics though.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3141856)

who are pony boys? u mean mustangalings?

Originally Posted by Tadpole (Post 3141834)

They need to up the ante on horsepower to at least 450 or better. 400 Hp is laughed at now by the pony boys.

Originally Posted by Tadpole (Post 3141834)

They need to up the ante on horsepower to at least 450 or better. 400 Hp is laughed at now by the pony boys.

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3142237)

i dont see how they could make it lighter unless the price goes up to 50-60k

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3142243)

my comment was Z being lighter than a mustang.

the next Z will mostl ikely be the same weight or a little bit more depending on the engine weight.

dropping from a 3.7 to a 3.0 can save weight but as always with the ever growing safety concern there's always the addition of weight through safety upgrades.

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3142263)

ah ok got it, thought you were saying the Z would be lighter :D

Originally Posted by Tadpole (Post 3141834)

They need to up the ante on horsepower to at least 450 or better. 400 Hp is laughed at now by the pony boys.

Originally Posted by ZKraken22 (Post 3142303)

can't expect Nissan to jump up 100 Hp... when in history have they ever done that?

Originally Posted by ZKraken22 (Post 3142303)

A 400 hp turbocharged Z that's lighter then "the pony boys" wouldn't be laughed at. If the Z35 could stay the same weight as the Z34 then yeah the next Z would be faster then all 3 current ponys. Even maybe a M4 too. No way the Z would be 450 Hp way to close to the GT-R can't expect Nissan to jump up 100 Hp... when in history have they ever done that?

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 3142311)

i wonder if they ever come to forums like these and snoop around to get ideas... if they don't, they need too.

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3142314)

how do you know i'm not a Nissan/infiniti rep sourcing info by throwing out random "facts" or ideas?