What can we expect from 2012 Z?

SkyZ

lmao id like to see some "honda" tuning. super high rpms =]. 9k redline on a tougher stronger motor. as well as engine snappier response. lighter internal parts. just a slight power increase is all thats really needed, bump it up to 360-400?

wolf370z

Further proof that there's nothing wrong with a v8 and they shouldn't have a problem making it work with the car. It's a logical step in my opinion, Nissan is starting to reach the limits of a normal V6's displacement. Plus, such a big, NA v6 is just sort of a weird thing. It's not small enough displacement to where it needs a turbo in order to make up for the lack of displacement, but at the same time it's not going to produce as much torque as an NA v8 would. Don't get me wrong, I love the VQ37, it performs EXTREMELY well and makes a lot of power for an NA v6. But at the same time the VQ37 seems a bit out of place in a performance-oriented vehicle, imo.

So from 240z to 260z to 280z/x to 300zx (.2L increments), to 350z (.5L) to 370z (.2), I suspect the next logical step is 390z? But that just sounds weird and not as "catchy" as the other Z models. That's why I'm voting for a 400zx or 420z, or even 560z. They already have the 5.6L developed why not use it?

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ImportConvert

I don't think the displacement is such an issue. A V8 is just better, and easier to make more power with. You can only flow so much through a set of heads, and if you add 2 more pistons, you get more headflow. Larger valves just waste more space in a head after a certain point, and you need another cylinder rather than just increasing bore/enlarging valves and wasting space. An engine is just an air pump.

wolf370z

Yes, that was the whole reason why I was suggesting Nissan has to go with either a v8 or an F.I. v6 for more power. There'll be a point where it's inefficient to use an NA v6 for their power goals. Plus, you can't replicate the feel or sound of a v8. Not saying the 370z doesn't sound good, IT DOES! But you're bonkers if you think the VQ37 sounds better than ANY LSX engine...

BMW went the right direction with the m3. Now they just need to start going in a new direction with the price

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jaycz

I would love to see a V6 with direct injection and turbo much like the 365hp V6 that Ford will be putting in the F150.

shadoquad

I want to see the Z as more of a station wagon with monster truck tires and a pitiful 4-cylinder, only compact... I guess I want to see a juke. lol jk

Sibze

That would be soooo cool. But;

I want to see a V12 700 HP...

GZ3

**this just in from nissan: A new cup holder for 2012...that is all

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shadoquad

rofl damn, I'd better trade in my 2010, because I'm always holding my cup while using the cup holder for someone else's drink. Finally, I can drive more responsibly! Thank you, Nissan, you've read my letters.

GZ3

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spearfish25

What...you don't find the cup recesses in the doors very helpful?

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shadoquad

Sir, I am an American I order supersized diet cokes to go with my quadruple bypass burgers with supersized greasy fries. Thank you.

Sibze

Blue370tt

Flux capacitor

The flux capacitor, which consisted of a regularly squared compartment with three flashing lights (arranged in a "Y" configuration), was described by Doc as "what makes time travel possible". The device is the core component of the 2012 370z.

The device was located between the headrests of the seats and, as the time machine neared 88 mph, light coming from the flux capacitor pulsed more rapidly until it became a steady stream. Doc originally conceived the idea for the flux capacitor on November 5, 1967 when he slipped and hit his head on his bathroom sink while standing on the toilet to hang a clock.[1] He presumably worked for the next 30 years acquiring materials and working out the theories of what eventually became the Nismo time machine in 2010. A similar, but more primitive flux capacitor is also seen in the front of Doc's second time machine, the Time Train.

antfd3s

Thats was the most hilarious piece of literature ive read in a long time. Thanks for that!
But seriously we should go back to the future and leave that Ponitic Fiero body style and grab the TT set up from a 93 with slight tweaks and be done with it.. curb weight then was 3287 lbs which still is lighter the G37 and only 32lbs heavier then the 370? They brought back the older body style (which is all that) why not dig further, and give us tt dammit. lol Also i wouldnt mind hearing my car talk to me. "left doors ajar..fuel level is low" in a soft voice woman voice. That feature in my old 280 was the ****! The juke is just a tease for us. Its still good to know Nissans moving forward on manufacturing turbo vehicles. I think its just to boost marketing sales actually. Remember the super HICAS (High Capacity Actively Controlled Steering) 4-wheel steering? Maybe leave that behind as well huh?