The next gen Z!

SS_Firehawk

Here is why I don't think a turbo 4 is a wise decision based on what turbo 4's are putting down in this current market. 300-325hp is about the best your going to get without getting destroyed by poor mpg. Not only that, when you start factoring in the power curve, it will feel like an anemic 4 cylinder until the turbo spools up. Nissan isn't going to reduce their usable power band to get a nicer torque number, especially any future Nismo models. VVEL will most likely be removed for the turbo model for heat issues and that sacrifices emissions and fuel economy.

The torque curve on the current V6 very broad and flat, which is amazing in its self. It goes to prove the performance advantages of VVEL. What most would prefer outside of a turbo is an improvement over what we already have. Moving to direct injection will improve gas mileage, improve the torque, and improve power. If they bump up to 3.8, it will again increase torque and power. I'm going to go off on a limb and say at least an improvement of 30hp and 30lbft of torque over the Nismo model. With the weight loss and downsizing they plan to do, it will be very competitive to the New Cayman S, as well as the current crop of American V8's while most likely trailing the Corvette.

If Nissan wants to compete with the FRS/BRZ, they will need something smaller, and will most likely have to engineer a new smaller rwd chassis as well. Or they can take the Juke AWD, mate is to a manual gear box, throw a new design on it and call it a day. They might even go as far as improving the Jukes performance and mating it to a 6 speed. Up the boost to put out 200-210hp, put it on a diet and badge it a Nismo model.

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