2014 390z

supunna_picta · 04-25-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

None of the future engines that Nissan has patented is a 3.9. It will either be a 2.5 supercharged (which I doubt) a 3.0 and/or 3.0TT(most likely. Or a hybrid 3.7? Which I can equally see happening.

The 2.5sc I think will bring forth the Datsun Silvia.

just my guess.

I can actually see nissan dropping the numbers and calling iit the Nissan Z and bringing forth all engines as options in different price ranges... you never know?

It would make the most sense for a 3.0TT to meet price, performance, packaging and fuel economy goals for the next generation where the hybrid option seems to be one more generation out if they continue with the Z that far. I just don't see a hybrid system fitting all of the above goals for a sports car like the Z quite yet.

First I think we're going to see a lot more turbo's and SCs across the board for sportier cars that attempt some claim to fuel economy, then hybrid versions later. Hybrid technology is getting better but it's not quite ready for mainstream sports car applications. The Fisker Karma and Porsche Panamera hybrid are paving the way however.

edub370 · 04-25-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by supunna_picta

It would make the most sense for a 3.0TT to meet price, performance, packaging and fuel economy goals for the next generation where the hybrid option seems to be one more generation out if they continue with the Z that far. I just don't see a hybrid system fitting all of the above goals for a sports car like the Z quite yet.

Z more than likely won'te be going the 3.0tt route. that has been "somewhat" leaked to the public with this

so remember that infiniti v6 tt patent...

supunna_picta · 04-25-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

Z more than likely won'te be going the 3.0tt route. that has been "somewhat" leaked to the public with this

so remember that infiniti v6 tt patent...

I was just going off of the quoted post. Let me revise my statement... it would make the most sense that if there is a significant change in power plants for the next gen Z, FI would make the most sense given the Z's competition.

LakeShow · 04-25-2012, 11:28 AM

That V6TT patent is for that 100k+ Infiniti they are building. Z shall remain N/A V6 as it has been for a majority of its 40 year run.

Red__Zed · 04-25-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Z shall remain N/A V6 as it has been for a majority of its 40 year run.

03-13 are the only years that an n/a v6 was the only option.

69-83: inline six [that is 14 years]
84-96(99): v6tt available [that is 12 years, depending on how you count]

03+: NA V6 is the only option [10yrs and counting]

The NA v6 only is certainly not the way the z car has been the majority of it's run.

Drex · 04-25-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

03-13 are the only years that an n/a v6 was the only option.

69-83: inline six [that is 14 years]
84-96(99): v6tt available [that is 12 years, depending on how you count]

03+: NA V6 is the only option [10yrs and counting]

The NA v6 only is certainly not the way the z car has been the majority of it's run.

he never said NA v6 only (perhaps implied though?)

technically:
69-83: I6 (14 yrs)
84-96: v6 (12 yrs) & v6tt (12 yrs)
03-13: v6 (10 yrs)

22 yrs of NA v6, vs 14 yrs of I6, and 12 yrs of v6tt

Red__Zed · 04-25-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Drex

he never said NA v6 only (perhaps implied though?)

technically:
69-83: I6 (14 yrs)
84-96: v6 (12 yrs) & v6tt (12 yrs)
03-13: v6 (10 yrs)

22 yrs of NA v6, vs 14 yrs of I6, and 12 yrs of v6tt

Considering he was arguing with someone who was speculating that the next z might be TT, I'd say it was definitely strongly implied.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-26-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by supunna_picta

It would make the most sense for a 3.0TT to meet price, performance, packaging and fuel economy goals for the next generation where the hybrid option seems to be one more generation out if they continue with the Z that far. I just don't see a hybrid system fitting all of the above goals for a sports car like the Z quite yet.

First I think we're going to see a lot more turbo's and SCs across the board for sportier cars that attempt some claim to fuel economy, then hybrid versions later. Hybrid technology is getting better but it's not quite ready for mainstream sports car applications. The Fisker Karma and Porsche Panamera hybrid are paving the way however.

Well see it cuz infiniti has one hybrid and one fully electric sports car coming out veerrrry soon. If I'm not mistaken? The next gen G will have the 3.7hybrid as an option as well. I don't think the Z will stay using the VQ. I think the 3.0TT makes the most sense too.

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