Rumormill: Next-gen Nissan Z to get Mercedes V6, I4-hybrid?

nuTinmuch · 06-03-2010, 10:10 AM

Rumormill: Next-gen Nissan Z to get Mercedes V6, I4-hybrid?

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Given the reality of upcoming CO2 emissions regulations in both Europe and North America, it's not much of a stretch to assume that the next generation Nissan Z will get more fuel efficient. How Nissan will manage to extract those extra miles per gallon and reduced emissions is purely conjecture on the part of everyone outside of Nissan's engineering staff at this point.

Thankfully, the British motoring press has no aversion to speculation or even simply stuff up. In the wake of the cooperation deal between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan alliance, the future of the Z is a ripe target for such prognostication. Could the 370Z successor get a version of the 3.5-liter V6 hybrid powertrain from the Mercedes S400? How about a V6 diesel or inline-four diesel-hybrid?

Rumormill: Next-gen Nissan Z to get Mercedes V6, I4-hybrid? — Autoblog

Interesting discussion, here. Some educated guesses on what the future holds for out car -- if it holds anything at all.

antman22 · 06-03-2010, 10:52 AM

I'd rather have the 6.3L AMG v8.....

nolan1016 · 06-03-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I'd rather have the 6.3L AMG v8.....

Now thats what Im talking about! with a 6k price increase with it

kenchan · 06-03-2010, 11:31 AM

would the next nismo actually be faster than the base?

spearfish25 · 06-03-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

would the next nismo actually be faster than the base?

LOL

Probably not...that would go against all the previous Nissan Z model-line strategy.

NISMO = laden the car with supports, struts, and other 'mods' that in theory make it 'better' but in reality make it slower.

Zaku · 06-03-2010, 02:14 PM

If it's a I4 hybrid then call it a Silvia not a Z >: (

AK370Z · 06-03-2010, 02:22 PM

As I have said here, This just in....

I like my car just the way I like my women - natural!

6spd · 06-03-2010, 02:27 PM

we should all be happy we got the last true Z's.

nuTinmuch · 06-03-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

As I have said here, This just in....

I like my car just the way I like my women - natural!

I want a turbo! But there is a special charm about an NA engine.

Zsteve · 06-03-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

As I have said here, This just in....

I like my car just the way I like my women - natural!

Unshaven???

antennahead · 06-03-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

As I have said here, This just in....

I like my car just the way I like my women - barefoot and pregnant!

AK, I never knew you were such a Chauvinist

frost · 06-03-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

AK, I never knew you were such a Chauvinist

This is what happened when AK's woman left the kitchen ...

AK370Z · 06-03-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Unshaven???

[IMG http://open.salon.com/files/hairy_woman1248113371.jpg[/IMG]

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Originally Posted by antennahead

AK, I never knew you were such a Chauvinist

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Originally Posted by frost

This is what happened when AK's woman left the kitchen ...

This thread went from Hybrid engine to a whole another topic!

antennahead · 06-03-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

This thread went from Hybrid engine to a whole another topic!

We is shifty like that sometimes

antennahead · 06-03-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

This is what happened when AK's woman left the kitchen ...

BTW, the woman in that pic with the famous actor Glenn Ford is Erin Grey............. I was a big fan of her in the 70's and 80's

06-03-2010, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
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