Next Gen Z will likely have smaller engine.

mhcoss

Ugh. Make the car smaller/lighter but please don't downsize the engine!

sfearl1

boosted 3.0

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XwChriswX

Won't happen...

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Pleeeeeease revive the Silvia!

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Now I'm rootin harder for the FRS BRz to succeed

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brucelidat

smaller boosted engine would be great along with a lighter car. High 300 hp range and better mileage along with a lighter car would make me seriously consider trading in for it as long as its new iteration is as sexy as the current one.

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Shamu

Dont count on it. Likely going to be NA 4 cylinder. Clearly a sparrow ...not an Eagle

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280z/300zx

I was wondering how long it would take to see this info on here. I read the same article over at Nasioc 3 days ago. LOL. I figured someone would have posted it before now.

Ackrite

That's interesting. I wonder if it's so that it can fit in the Datsun lineup. I have no doubts that if it's in the Toyota FT86/Subaru BRZ class, the new Z would dominate. Either way, I'm keeping my Nismo 370

vo2max99

Yeah a more refined / durable engine would be nice. One that doesn't overheat so easily and sound like crap in ^ RPMS.

Something more like the I-6 T / N55 but higher revving. Mercedes has a nice 306hp V6 as well. I'd gladly sacrifice 30 or so HP for more flexibility, durability and refinement.

Other than the engine, improving the suspension tuning for better feedback, ditching the seats for some closer to those like in the EVO X, and a few other relatively minor things would go a long way.

I think people would have no problem paying a bit more if they did this. It would defiantly receive better reviews.

mhcoss

I don't think they need to make the car any smaller. It is already a small car. What they should do is take a good look at the design and shave weight any way they can. They should also continue to refine their 3.7 engine. I really hope they don't go to a smaller engine, its not like the current engine is overly large or anything.

Rooster89

the 3.7 VHR is bordering on overly large.

Honestly I'd expect 2.5 to 3.0 maybe boosted if smaller(doubtful)

hopefully prices will go down tho

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mhcoss

I really hope they do not nerf their engine like this they have achieved a great weight distribution with the 3.7 why fix it if its not broken? Owners get great reliable power from a NA engine and if you are inclined you can boost it for some serious results!

Montez

The VQ has pretty much reached its end.......If you have driven a first gen 3.0 VQ that was in the 95 Maxima you would see why alot of these claims of harshness etc etc exist. It was buttery smooth etc etc then.

Pauly

im wondering if the Z may have peaked for what it is, the whole power to weight ratio thing? i suppose they could tweak this or that, but im biased because i am so satisfied with my 370. like one dude said, this could be the one to keep! of course, the last thing i want the next Z to be is inferior, as i am a huge nissan fan, and i want them to stay on top of the class!

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