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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader (Post 1654241)

What's up with all the people dissing on the 370z? I love my car! Yes the overheating oil thing pisses me off but that's really it. I'll fix that soon. Little bit snappy when you pitch it sideways but that can be fixed too. I'm pretty tall and really appreciate being able to fit into a rear wheel drive sports car. But I fit very nicely in the 240z too.

they're just jealous of the sexiness of the Z.

edit: removed brz/fr-s comment. wrong thread :)

If they're going to a smaller engine, I vote for a Formula 1 engine. They're only 2.4 liter. :icon18:

Prediction:

3.0 v or inline 6 with turbo option.
NA will be 320hp with 290lb tq_ weight 2900lbs_ 0-60 in 5.0 sec 1/4 in 13.4
Turbo = 390hpwith 370lb tq_ weight 3100lbs_ 0-60 in 4.0sec 1/4 in 12.5
Redline 7800 for turbo and 7500NA
I'll take the turbo. Thanks:tup:

well............... looks like im going to hold onto my 370z, 332hp , this gen Z (as a few have stated) would be come a collectible

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1654683)

In for factory turbo as well :tup::tup:

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Originally Posted by mhcoss (Post 1653010)

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.

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.

AND make the "blindspot windows" actually visible.

doesn't need to be smaller, lighter would be nice though

Smaller Engine means no deal for me. I am happy with my 09.

If the car gets slower, this will be my last Z. In the 6 cars Ive owned in my life, each one has been quicker than the next one... and handled better as well. Must continue the trend unless I need a backseat.

have to disagree. next gen with have a 6 not a 8 i wish..
but it will have more HP not by much but a little...

most major upgrades imho will be inside and outside...

imo for better or worse the z is to nissian
what the vette is to GM..

i would say the GT-R but it's priced out of the range of your average 2 seat
sports car. your average sports car guy can't afford.

honestly, i dont care what type of engine it is..

only important thing is that the next generation is better in all regards than this. In the end, thats what matters... that its a good all round balanced car regardless of the motor type.

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Originally Posted by azn370z (Post 1652555)

I would really like something the size of the cayman. The cayman and 911 looks so much leaner and not as bloated as the z. I would also like a much smaller gtr.

I have to agree. While I love the Z's styling, the one aspect that will make it look dated in the future is the proportions in the rear. A lower, less bulbous rear profile will be 'next gen'. Too much junk in her trunk...and that's coming from an a$$ man :).

I also don't care about engine size as long as it performs better. A factory turbo would be great, though for fuel economy vs a v8. Also, can probably squeeze more power out of turbos with a tune or upgrade turbos a supposed to have to turbo a NA engine.

I would agree the trend in the industry nowadays is going for fuel efficiency not displacement, however, it doesn't mean they have to bring down the horsepower.

Bigger engine also cost some issues such as weight and actual cost to produce and technical difficulties.

It won't be surprised to see the next gen of engine goes smaller in displacement but using Force Induction to add horsepower, in that way, it gives more flexibilities to the manufacture to tune/adjust the power output.

It is very effective on cost control, engine development and also, for the owner to mod the engine.

In the other thread, there is the talk about the technology sharing between Mercedes and Nissan/Renault, Nissan might also look at the supercharger technology being used by Mercedes, as an option.

As a personal opinion, I don't see the next gen of Z will have a lowered horsepower, but a smaller displacement engine is possible, since the current VQ is already 3.7l, and most likely Nissan will have a brand new engine for their fleet, increase on displacement is unlikely since it would sounds like a bigger VQ, even if that's the case, it is rare to develop a 6cyl/3.9-4.0, and to develop an 8cyl is against the trend (fuel economy, cost, etc etc...)

It would be nice to see the next Z mounted with a 6cyl/3.0 turbo/supercharger that produce 375-385 horses. The engine is more compact, more power, more fuel efficiency, the cost of maintenance is low, and it is easy to mod when compare to a larger displacement N/A engine.

In fact, Nissan already has a monster 6cyl/3.8l-turbo charged engine on hand, the GT-R engine, they could derive this engine to a smaller displacement, different ECU mapping, and use it on the Nissan/Infiniti line-up.

Sorry for the long post but I am looking forward to see the next gen of Nissan engine. :tup: :tup: