2015 speculation

Dustin@Z1

You really cannot compare the Z32 to any other Z to be honest. The engineers and design team for the Z32 were essentially given a blank check and set loose on designing it. This has been attributed to one of the reasons that nearly bankrupted Nissan back in the mid-90's. The level of engineering, expense and thought put into the Z32 BACK THEN is comparable to what they put into the GT-R today.

I pray that they do not revive the 2+2 body style. Although it looks good on the Z32 with the longer overall body shape. I have never liked it for ANY model car.....Camaro, Z, etc.

The GT-R is Ghosn baby...it will remain the flagship model and will probably keep being sold globally. It has done to well in the US.

Isamu

I couldn't agree more. The z32 really was a technical marvel back then... and I still think it's one sexy looking machine.

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Imho... compared to my old FD. the Z32 looks dated while the FD looks viable till this day.

Isamu

meh.. the FD is sexy,but I think the Z32... is still.. super sexy

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UNKNOWN_370

its the Z32's weird azz back window that really began urking me by year 2002.

UNKNOWN_370

I'm not technologically comparing it to the Z32

What im saying is... i think they will probably serve up multiple versions to appease the general public like the Z32. There were 2+2, 2 seater, hardtop, t-top,convertible, naturally aspirated, turbo, manual and automatic versions.

I'm sure this would kill nissan again. but if they keep it in the same area they are in now in options and just throw in the turbo or na and possibly make a 2+2 car without directly competeing with porsche and ferrari in quality and technology as they did in 1989 for $35000 less. I can see them going aesthetically the Z32 route without the blank check budget... Remember, they did say they want to simplify the Z. Reduced weight means less materials, simplified, more compact lightweight optional stereos and nav systems. probably following juke,altima,versa nav trends vs infiniti could possibly save them $500 a unit or more? Making it lightweight with two different engines eliminates the need for designing and building another rwd, cheaper FRS killer, while the optional turbo engine can be a mustang competitor. Convertible Z's are a waste of money and should be eliminated from the spectrum. At least till a 2019 refresh.

While no comparisons to the Z32 are being made, a shortened version of there extensive model and feature line-up may be fiscally wise considering they have such a hard time fitting the Z into one market???? Of course, all exclusivity whores will be disappointed.

b1adesofcha0s

Also with all the success the GT-R has had in the world of motorsports, I don't see why they would kill it off.

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Nissan design chief hints at return of Silvia or lightweight Fairlady Z | Japanese Nostalgic Car

What do you guys think? I see a correlation for a new light-weight sporty car under the Z

370zbb

Nissan design chief hints at return of Silvia or lightweight Fairlady Z | Japanese Nostalgic Car

What do you guys think? I see a correlation for a new light-weight sporty car under the Z. If anything, it probably will be a lower displacement engine, and to keep the power up ----> Turbo.


Isn't there a mandate in the US for manufacturers to bump up efficiency in by 2016?

U.S. Orders Stricter Fuel Goals for Autos - WSJ.com

UNKNOWN_370

SUV's,pickups, and large displacement sedans make up the commercial fuel concerns. not sports cars. look at it like this...
nissan would have to focus on the pathfinder,armada, exterra, rogue, maxima and altima to really make a difference to cafe.
Combined they will sell about 2.5 million or more vehicles there in a genration stretch... while the 2 flagship and halo sports cars will sell maybe 60,000 units over a generation. It's a luxury for sports cars to have great fuel economy and isnt stressed due to low volume sales.

The Silvia was srcapped and is not coming to nissan. If nissan goes along with the datsun release as highly speculated? Then possibly will we see a silvia? but till you here the words. "new datsun dealers coming to america?" fuhggetaboutit!!!

kenchan

watever happened to the silvia? i thought i saw some renderings of next gen in BestCar magazines several yrs ago and dissappeared.

UNKNOWN_370

The silvia's engine went into the juke on a new transmission and drivetrain while the silvia car was scrapped due to the altima coupe possibly losing its foothold. The silvia would have been priced directly against the all new altima coupe with the fwd disadvantage against rwd on the silvia. i think the next gen altima coupe might be a 1.6 turbo awd car???

Cmike2780

They should just get rid of the Altima coupe and build the Silvia. With the new one looking more like the Maxima, a new Altima coupe will probabaly look more like a two door Maxima. The mini-Z idea just sounds silly.

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b1adesofcha0s

Datsun isn't coming to the US. It was only brought back to sell cheap cars in emerging markets.

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Dustin@Z1

Which is STUPID! Datsun should be brought back and be targeted directly against the Scion and youth oriented brands. Not a Wal-Mart sell out.