The New Z?

37Z · 02-06-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

What's a "vage"?

My bad, typo.

Read T · 02-06-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Z

[LIST][*]Shorter wheel base and overall length (i.e less than 100" wheel base length, approx. 158-160" overall length)[*]Lighter overall weight (i.e. reduced by 200-300 lbs overall)
[*Improved engine operational issues that are the nemisis of tracking the current Z[*]More leg room for 6'-4" plus tall persons[*]Turbo option

Many of these wishes would lend themselves very well to a smaller, lighter (think 4 cylinder) turbo engine.

RonZwanson · 02-07-2013, 08:31 AM

I'd be surprised if they went significantly smaller with the next Z, since they're developing a new 240SX-type car to compete with the BRZ/FRS/GT86/KDIG)/@#KG/LKA in that segment. (Finally starting to see some of these on the road where I live. They're certainly better looking in person...in my opinion.)

I think they'll stick with a V6 to stay in line with the Genesis and V6 muscle cars, even though some of those (Ford) may be going Turbo 4 cylinder.

Everyone wants to shed a couple pounds. I'd just like to see more refinement, which I'm sure they'll do in terms of driving comfort/daily usability. Oh and more torque, dammit.

02-07-2013, 08:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
RonZwanson Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 130 Drives: 2009 Black MT Sport Rep Power: 13	I'd be surprised if they went significantly smaller with the next Z, since they're developing a new 240SX-type car to compete with the BRZ/FRS/GT86/KDIG)/@#KG/LKA in that segment. (Finally starting to see some of these on the road where I live. They're certainly better looking in person...in my opinion.) I think they'll stick with a V6 to stay in line with the Genesis and V6 muscle cars, even though some of those (Ford) may be going Turbo 4 cylinder. Everyone wants to shed a couple pounds. I'd just like to see more refinement, which I'm sure they'll do in terms of driving comfort/daily usability. Oh and more torque, dammit. __________________ It's a racing hen!