Next Gen Z will likely have smaller engine.

'10Anamoly · 04-11-2012, 06:49 AM

Doesnt the Z34 still have a steel frame? Switching to an aluminum frame (ala Z06 vette) would be a huge weight savings.

cossie1600 · 04-11-2012, 07:03 AM

and price tag...

juicypinkkk · 04-11-2012, 09:56 AM

TBH, I kinda like having a big V6 in an import, its.... unique haha

kenchan · 04-11-2012, 12:41 PM

yah, we need a silvia to compete with the brz/frs, etc.

B&W_Evader · 04-11-2012, 12:51 PM

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.

sfearl1 · 04-11-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

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

TreeSemdyZee · 04-11-2012, 01:01 PM

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

Iceagetlc · 04-11-2012, 12:50 PM

My prediction: 3.0l- 3.5l Inline 6 ending the VQ lineup. 3050 lbs, 315hp- 295 ft/lbs of torque with an 8,000 RPM rev limiter. 0-60 in 4.9 and 1/4 mile in 13.1

I also see them bringing back the X suffix to differentiate the years of car. I.E. 350ZX

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-11-2012, 02:22 PM

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

brucelidat · 04-11-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

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

In for factory turbo as well

Nismo89 · 04-11-2012, 03:17 PM

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

Nismo89 · 04-11-2012, 04:02 PM

AND make the "blindspot windows" actually visible.

brucelidat · 04-11-2012, 04:04 PM

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

kidkotic2001 · 04-11-2012, 07:27 PM

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

Zenki370 · 04-11-2012, 08:13 PM

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.

04-11-2012, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 17	Doesnt the Z34 still have a steel frame? Switching to an aluminum frame (ala Z06 vette) would be a huge weight savings. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

04-11-2012, 03:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 36 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37387	well............... looks like im going to hold onto my 370z, 332hp , this gen Z (as a few have stated) would be come a collectible __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

04-11-2012, 04:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 36 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37387	AND make the "blindspot windows" actually visible. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

04-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	doesn't need to be smaller, lighter would be nice though __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

04-11-2012, 07:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 16	Smaller Engine means no deal for me. I am happy with my 09. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

04-11-2012, 07:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	and price tag...

04-11-2012, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
juicypinkkk Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 162 Drives: 2012 Sprt 6MT 370z Rep Power: 15	TBH, I kinda like having a big V6 in an import, its.... unique haha

04-11-2012, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, we need a silvia to compete with the brz/frs, etc.

04-11-2012, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	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.

04-11-2012, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	If they're going to a smaller engine, I vote for a Formula 1 engine. They're only 2.4 liter.

04-11-2012, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Iceagetlc Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 139 Drives: '11 STI Limited S2 Rep Power: 15	My prediction: 3.0l- 3.5l Inline 6 ending the VQ lineup. 3050 lbs, 315hp- 295 ft/lbs of torque with an 8,000 RPM rev limiter. 0-60 in 4.9 and 1/4 mile in 13.1 I also see them bringing back the X suffix to differentiate the years of car. I.E. 350ZX

04-11-2012, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	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

04-11-2012, 08:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zenki370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 226 Drives: 98 Civic, 09 370z Rep Power: 14	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.

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