Nissan Confirms Baby 370Z is Coming Soon

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The Z can't move up market. That's what lead to the eventual demise of the Z32. It was exceeding $40k, which was pricey for its time. The Z is supposed to be the budget sports car for the masses. All these new cars nowadays are full of electronic gizmos, and it seems like the unfortunate result of what the market wants nowadays beyond cup holders.

I miss seeing budget pocket rockets in the $15k range. How about a RWD economical pocket rocket with a 1.6L turbo (option)? It serves as an economical starting point for enthusiasts, and is economical for those who want a fun fuel sipping car with a bit of turbo grunt.

If the Z remains in the upper $28k to sub $30k range, it must face stiff competition with the pony cars. Even if it is in a different class, it is already being subjected to such comparos. Look at owners who dropped the Z in favor of Mustangs (no offense, but that's just how it is).

So here's what I think Nissan needs to cover their bases for performance, value, and fuel economy:
Sub $15k FWD: Sentra SE-R (standard 1.6L turbo)
Sub $20k RWD: Silvia (standard 1.6-2.4L turbo)
Sub $30k RWD: Z (3.5-3.8L NA V6 or maybe 2.5-3.0L turbo V6)

Wishful thinking because of inflation.


Do the same, but for curb weight.

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The Z can't move up market. That's what lead to the eventual demise of the Z32. It was exceeding $40k, which was pricey for its time. The Z is supposed to be the budget sports car for the masses. All these new cars nowadays are full of electronic gizmos, and it seems like the unfortunate result of what the market wants nowadays beyond cup holders.

I miss seeing budget pocket rockets in the $15k range. How about a RWD economical pocket rocket with a 1.6L turbo (option)? It serves as an economical starting point for enthusiasts, and is economical for those who want a fun fuel sipping car with a bit of turbo grunt.

If the Z remains in the upper $28k to sub $30k range, it must face stiff competition with the pony cars. Even if it is in a different class, it is already being subjected to such comparos. Look at owners who dropped the Z in favor of Mustangs (no offense, but that's just how it is).

So here's what I think Nissan needs to cover their bases for performance, value, and fuel economy:
Sub $22k FWD: Sentra SE-R (standard 1.6L turbo)
Sub $27k RWD: Silvia (standard 1.6-2.4L turbo)
Sub $34k RWD: Z (3.5-3.8L NA V6 or maybe 2.5-3.0L turbo V6)

Wishful thinking because of inflation.


Do the same, but for curb weight.

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

fixed

We gotta be realistic when looking at the current market.

Originally Posted by kmkraft12

Was there a 3.7 before the 370, or g37. Was there a 3.5 before the 350, or g35.
Was there a 3.8 before the GTR. All engines start somewhere and nissan has been slowly going up in displacement since the start. Why would they go away from a very successful sports car line up to switch to something new before testing it out.

Originally Posted by kmkraft12

Was there a 3.7 before the 370, or g37. Was there a 3.5 before the 350, or g35.
Was there a 3.8 before the GTR. All engines start somewhere and nissan has been slowly going up in displacement since the start. Why would they go away from a very successful sports car line up to switch to something new before testing it out.

Originally Posted by kmkraft12

Won't happen. Why make a GTR competitor.

Originally Posted by kmkraft12

Yes I know exactly about CAB standards. Having a smaller displacement Z will allow them to have the larger displacement one. Nissan is also coming out with multiple hybrids in 2014. I used to think the same way as you. I wasn't saying that there won't be a smaller displacement Z. I have argued my point that the next Z will be a Turbo 4 in other threads. I am just saying another Z could also be in development. Calling it mini Z or smaller Z implies that there also has to be a larger Z. That could just be them talking about the previous generation, but you never no.

Originally Posted by kmkraft12

Do you know what a argument is. A argument is two people exchanging differing views. How could we discuss without arguing.