Will there be a V8 version?

CrownR426 · 02-25-2009, 10:37 AM

Oh no...
Not this again...
Nope, never!

RCZ · 02-25-2009, 10:37 AM

Umm...they just fired a ton of people and their sales are down 30%, do you think they can afford the R&D on a V8 370Z right now? They have bigger things on their plate, like staying in business. A V8 370Z is a fantasy at least for 3 years.

JoeyD · 02-25-2009, 10:41 AM

Kind of brings up an interesting point. When will Nissan stop? There were two models of 300ZX so at what point will they stop putting in more displacement? My math says that by 3011 at the current rate of displacement increase the Z will have a 38-39 liter engine and be capable of going plaid.

RCZ · 02-25-2009, 11:03 AM

Well, they are going to stop sooner than later with the increments I think... Mercedes and BMW have had a displacement battle for decades now.. the battle seems to have topped out at 6.x Liters (for now). The whole "Green" thinking and depleting of Oil reserves / price of gas are definitely going to slow down the displacement race... Supercars are a dying breed...not just yet....but if things keep moving like they are...then it will happen...

Efficiency is becoming the new focus...which is great because motors are still making a ton of power with a lot less pollution. Just take a look at the new porsches and Lambo LP560-4.

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 11:13 AM

the other thing is we see companies like BMW giving up their NA high rev V10's and V8's for smaller FI'd engines, why would nissan go the other way now?!

Black kNight · 02-25-2009, 02:25 PM

I think the 370z needs Twin Turbo . and it will become mad dog no need for V8

BanningZ · 02-25-2009, 04:44 PM

TT yes V8 no

RedlineHR · 02-26-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

TT yes V8 no

OK... I'm down for TT and no v8.

Nissan has listed a C6 Corvette as a competitor to the z.

But it's kinda hard to for Nissan to compete with 436 HP/417lb-ft torque in a 3180lb car.

I know there's much more to the car than acceleration. Anyway, I am considering selling my 07 350z, taking a HUGE cash hit up the *** and buying a 370.

There is not any increase in acceleration (IMO) from a modded 07 to a stock 370, and brakes are only marginally better, but something about pulling .98-.99G's in a car with stock ride qualities and the 6MT with synchrorev-match has really whet my appetite.

But I'd be pissed to buy a 370 and have a V8 or TT version come out in a year.

If nissan was more forthcoming with their plans and could confirm no TT or V8 in the plans, then I'd have an easier time buying the 370 now, but they have been so sectretive about plans for other z-related releases, I'll never know so I'll just do nothing for now. I'd at least like to know more about the Nismo Z34 (not the s-tune with nismo parts) before I buy.

ZeeYouLater · 09-15-2011, 09:59 AM

Drift 370Z with VK56 V8 |

Red__Zed · 09-15-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeYouLater

Drift 370Z with VK56 V8 |

More than two years old, with the repost of reposts

MacCool · 09-15-2011, 10:10 AM

As long as the GT-R is on th sales roster, I think it's highly unlikely the Z will ever get any significant performance upgrade.

Given the economy and rapidly declining Z sales, I wouldn't even necessarily expect the whole Z line will survive the next 3 years, let alone a V8 or even a turbo of any kind.

cossie1600 · 09-15-2011, 12:23 PM

I agree, I think the 370 is done after maybe one more mid year upgrade

02-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Oh no... Not this again... Nope, never! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

02-25-2009, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 187	Kind of brings up an interesting point. When will Nissan stop? There were two models of 300ZX so at what point will they stop putting in more displacement? My math says that by 3011 at the current rate of displacement increase the Z will have a 38-39 liter engine and be capable of going plaid. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

02-25-2009, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	TT yes V8 no __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

09-15-2011, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
ZeeYouLater Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Swiss Posts: 39 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Drift 370Z with VK56 V8 \| __________________ ___________________________ 7AT. NAVI. 19". (Sport and Touring Package)

02-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Umm...they just fired a ton of people and their sales are down 30%, do you think they can afford the R&D on a V8 370Z right now? They have bigger things on their plate, like staying in business. A V8 370Z is a fantasy at least for 3 years.

02-25-2009, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Well, they are going to stop sooner than later with the increments I think... Mercedes and BMW have had a displacement battle for decades now.. the battle seems to have topped out at 6.x Liters (for now). The whole "Green" thinking and depleting of Oil reserves / price of gas are definitely going to slow down the displacement race... Supercars are a dying breed...not just yet....but if things keep moving like they are...then it will happen... Efficiency is becoming the new focus...which is great because motors are still making a ton of power with a lot less pollution. Just take a look at the new porsches and Lambo LP560-4.

02-25-2009, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 186	the other thing is we see companies like BMW giving up their NA high rev V10's and V8's for smaller FI'd engines, why would nissan go the other way now?!

02-25-2009, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black kNight Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oman Posts: 239 Drives: Model 2003 MB C-180k Rep Power: 273	I think the 370z needs Twin Turbo . and it will become mad dog no need for V8

09-15-2011, 10:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 17	As long as the GT-R is on th sales roster, I think it's highly unlikely the Z will ever get any significant performance upgrade. Given the economy and rapidly declining Z sales, I wouldn't even necessarily expect the whole Z line will survive the next 3 years, let alone a V8 or even a turbo of any kind.

09-15-2011, 12:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I agree, I think the 370 is done after maybe one more mid year upgrade