What can we expect from 2012 Z?

Demon Z · 05-10-2011, 02:25 PM

In the short term the changes will likely be cosmetic. But long-term, assuming the Z series has one, the big V6 is going to have to come to an end at some point due to emissions and the physical limits of engine displacement. I'd love to see a small displacement, turbocharged inline 6, but they had their reasons for moving away from them in the first place... Tradition has somewhat painted Nissan into a corner I think, unless they are willing to break away from that.

DJ-of-E · 05-10-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon Z

I'd love to see a small displacement, turbocharged inline 6, but they had their reasons for moving away from them in the first place...

It's because of emissions.

Dizon248 · 05-11-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

It's because of emissions.

But the Euros, specifically BMW still pump out inline 6s. Of course, they also have diesels and 4 bangers to bring up their fleet MPG.

Maybe with Nissan's Leaf and other vehicles to come, they can keep churning out GTRs and Zs with 6cyl engines?

DJ-of-E · 05-11-2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizon248

But the Euros, specifically BMW still pump out inline 6s. Of course, they also have diesels and 4 bangers to bring up their fleet MPG.

Maybe with Nissan's Leaf and other vehicles to come, they can keep churning out GTRs and Zs with 6cyl engines?

I've worked on BMW's before. Their electronics are scary and I'm pretty sure they did something to have their engines passed.

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Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 18	In the short term the changes will likely be cosmetic. But long-term, assuming the Z series has one, the big V6 is going to have to come to an end at some point due to emissions and the physical limits of engine displacement. I'd love to see a small displacement, turbocharged inline 6, but they had their reasons for moving away from them in the first place... Tradition has somewhat painted Nissan into a corner I think, unless they are willing to break away from that.