Just curious, why didn't Nissan use CVT on Z?

HKYStormFront · 08-09-2012, 02:27 PM

the simple answer is that nissan's CVT transmission is made for FWD applications (altima, maxima, quest, etc) and the 7spd auto was made for the RWD based applications (370z, G37 coupe and sedan, M sedan, etc). also, i'm sure the torque rating of the CVT is much lower than a traditional automatic that's had time to evolve and become robust. the CVT actually makes a lot of sense in a FWD application since the packaging of it is, i believe, quite a bit smaller than a traditional automatic, especially a 6 or more speed auto.

PaulZ370 · 08-09-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

the simple answer is that nissan's CVT transmission is made for FWD applications (altima, maxima, quest, etc) and the 7spd auto was made for the RWD based applications (370z, G37 coupe and sedan, M sedan, etc). also, i'm sure the torque rating of the CVT is much lower than a traditional automatic that's had time to evolve and become robust. the CVT actually makes a lot of sense in a FWD application since the packaging of it is, i believe, quite a bit smaller than a traditional automatic, especially a 6 or more speed auto.

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crazyyankfan · 08-09-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGideon

The CVT is just fine for my 2.5 Altima, but I would not want one in my Z. It is really a disconnected driving experience.

Although, I do wonder at times why the little 2.5 Altima engine does just fine on the highway at 75 MPH barely turning 2,000 RPMs, while the Z is closer to 2,500 RPMs. With the extra power of the 370 it would have been nice for that extra gear in the AT to be more of an overdrive for better mileage.

My 6MT Z cruise at 80 mph around 3000 rpm. The engines are different. VQ is a much higher rev engine than the 2.5 Altima one.

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

My question is not about CVT but why make a sports car with an auto at all?

Second that!!

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

How many people are tracking CVTs?

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