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

When looking at Nissan's lineup, almost every car uses CVT now (I'm talking automatic version of course). CVT basically eliminates gear shifting and produces smoother and more continuous power output. So why did Nissan opt to go with 7-speed auto on the Z instead of CVT? Is it just for the pleasure of the auto owners to still be able to enjoy shifting and more control in gearbox? Or is the CVT gearbox not able to handle the HP and torque?

Z is a sports car!

I wonder if the CVT can handle 7500+ rpm? My mom has a '06 Murano and that's got the older VQ35DE that revs to 6600 rpm. Similar torque to the 3.7L we all have but slightly less HP.

just thinkin' outloud...

Well, CVT can get rid of the gear shift lag. Theoretically, the car should be able to go faster with CVT.

back 3-4ys ago 7sp AT with rev match was still considered kinda new.

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Plus in sure that CVT would be too smooth for a sporty car like the Z, some jerkiness is still needed IMO

CVT can't handle very much power, the centrifugal force would tear it apart

Murano has a lot of power as well.

No way,CVT dulls the driving,the best now is use DSG...

True. Perhaps the next generation Z will have the duel-clutch system. Personally, I would still take the traditional manual tranny over any other kinds.

Yeah, that shiz is slick. :driving:

cvt's feel just terrible to drive. make the driving experience/sound completely uncomfortable to people not used to it and ruins any connection of car with driver

dsg's are overrated. go drive an r32 golf and u will see why.

the z 7 speeds is prolly one of the best auto's on the market

GT-R use duel clutch system

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