http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/uploads/ga...4e74c08171.jpg

But really Nissan already has a "sporty looking ish" FWD coupe. When I think of a cheap RWD sporty car I think the Miata has that covered.

If this car is great ONLY cuz it has turbos... we should all have GTI's, velosters and Mazdaspeeds just cuz they have turbos. then the gencoupe 2.slow is better than the Z cuz it has turbos and rwd

As a ordinary DD this works as a car that's fun to drive... cool. As an FR-S challenger? less torque band, no turbos and all... you will never duplicate the responsiveness of RWD... not to mention cornering, potentially the most important aptitude in performance driving. This thing will be a great car to compete against cooper and gti. imho... it should be a versa sport, not a mini Z.

I feel like a lot of you missed the point that it's primarily being made for China and IS NOT COMING TO THE US!

the article said... small amounts may go to europe and is being considered for the american market. considered doesn't scream it will come to the U.S., but doesn't negate it from coming either.

So in the event of that small possibility? im just saying...

Direct quote from MT
"China is thought to be the car's main market, but Japan and some European countries are destined to receive small batches as well, with the U.S. still under consideration."

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...#ixzz20vGyVIfG

This car may be cheaper than those cars, and may come in awd.

Yeah I read the article. Sure there's a small possibility that it could come to the US, but most likely it will not.

One nice thing about Z's is that the quality control was done in Japan.

If I can buy something not made in China, and it costs up to ten times more, I do. Ten times and I draw the line.

Translation: It looks like poo

Exactly as I predicted a year ago. All signs were there. Nissan execs making statements about going to lower displacement motors, all development on Z34 abruptly halted, platform sharing pushed hard at Renault. I think we have last 6 cylinder Zs made.

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Actually you get this:
http://fail.brm.sk/facepalm/epic-facepalm.jpg

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hahaha!! :icon17:

i always crack up when a team member at work tells me things he/she knew it was coming AFTER it happens.

I knew someone would post this

will not matter to me, they will probably make so small, that I will not fit in it (6' 2"), its the same for me with the BRZ cannot fit.

Here is the easy win => 1.) Use the current 3.7. 2.) Use the design in the first photo. 3.) RWD

:)

hold onto your Z's ladies and Gents we down sizing


with the economy the way it is.... more people unemployed than working.... car companies are forced to adapt

Not sure that I buy that.

First, this "Mini Z" is a FWD hot hatch for China.

Second, the economy's been crap for a long time. People have been expecting the death of performance cars for a while, but it hasn't happened. Hell, the government tried to tell us that we all wanted electric vehicles. Well, they're on the market, and they're not selling well.

Third, used vehicles are available, public transportation is available, and people with jobs still want cars because they give them independence.

i see your point BUT you cant blame the companies from at least thinking about it, with the way the times are. agreed people want what people want so they are gonna do what they're gonna do BUT for those on a budget but still want a sports car (sort of) thats not as expensive.... this would be the companies way of saying " we understand" ... sort of...

who knows. for all we know (since we arent insiders ) they could continue the Z as it is AND bring out a "more affordable Z" with the 'downsize'... best of both worlds? who knows for sure? we dont.... we just guess lol