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this makes zero sense. obviously he will pass you if he guns it and you dont. BUT the altima is not faster than a Z loaded down or not.

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put your right foot down hard and come back to report the results.

Not necessarily. Altimas (6mt) are just as quick as a 350z (non hr) especially an 07+ Altima (revised 2nd gen vq35de with a much better top end). I agree, against a 370z it cannot hang, but with a few mods they move. Don't under estimate them, especially a 6spd version. I used to have an 08 3.5se and miss that car.

well obviously i was talking about a 370Z since thats what we all pretty much have and it's called the370Z.com lol

they dont stand a chance against a 370Z period.

lets go with 2015 specs:

Altima 4 door: 182HP - 3191lbs
370Z automatic version: 332hp - 3320lbs

anyone wanna do a HP/weight ratio on that?

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I'm sorry if I offended but your original post was pretty ridicoulous. Anyways I do have a 370 just got it and havent had time to post in the intro section yet.

If your going to be techinical, you said 'a Z' last I checked 'a Z' didn't equal 370z only. You should clarify your blanket statements.

Secondly a 2015 altima v6 is 270hp but paired with a CVT. Still no chance, agreed. A 6mt 07-09 v6 with intake, exhaust, and tune will keeping up with a stock 370z until 80 given equal drivers. Stock for stock, however, no chance. It's clear you don't know anything about those cars, except 'they have no chance'. Flame away.

first i do know about these cars and plenty more than you trust me.

i was quoting a guys comment who has a 370z so its quite obvious i wasnt talking about a 350.

and even the V6 version of an altima with 270HP is 3440lbs. still HP/weight ratio is not in its favor again.

again in the quote i was commenting on i highly doubt the altima in his story was a 6mt with bolt ons and a tune.

you are going out on a limb that wasnt the reason for my original comment.

now as for you 07-09 6mt bolt on and tuned altima i will happily smack one around and prove it still aint shit to a 370Z with bolt ons and tune :tiphat:

please fully read comments with the statement being quoted before coming at me about my comments which are correct and factual.

i will win everytime :tup:

No it's obvious you know nothing about those cars. Then you go on to compare specs with a 4cyl? Good job. Lastly, I did read your comments, can you read? I said stock for stock it can't keep up. So obviously mod for mod it'd be the same.

This has moved beyond the original post. I don't even know what the original post was. I'm just referring to your blanket statement that they 'have no chance' It's people like you that give Z/G owners a bad image in the VQ community.

if that were the case of cylinder/size etc then there would be about 10 less pages of people comparing Z-engine to a mustang 5.0, the vettes, anything turbo'd, etc etc etc etc....

everyone will try to compare cars it's fine.

This is where you see the difference between a true car enthusiast (someone who can appreciate cars for their engineering) and a fan boy (someone who flogs only 1 brand and shuts down the rest).

feed the trolls though because it gives good entertainment value for everyone!

I had a 3.5, they are very fast for what they are but, that cvt has mushy faux gear changes and you can't do a tight 90degree turn at high velocity. The suspension is 350z firm and stable at high speeds. A great straight liner. But it's far from a Z. This is my issue right here. We would all like the Z to increase in performance, but I don't want it to become an American style muscle car to do it. There is no na/v6 outperforming the Z. Be proud of that. When the Z goes turbo, and you read the stats, yall will go fanboy again.

Can i really be a 40+ fanboy. Awesome! I'll do it if its factory turbo. I'll even start tellung ppl how "tight" my z is.

Seriously, I saw a big bodied Audi (I think it was an A8) keep up with a GT-R yesterday on the street. The GT-R was barely pulling ahead. Are those heavy *** Audis really that fast? Must be AWD and 450+ hp FI'd for it to keep up with an 11-sec car. Anyways, I was impressed...But both drivers should've been caught by the cops. I don't condone reckless driving for the sake of egos. Someone could've been hurt.

Oh yeah, back on topic. Autoweek stated that sources from Nissan say that the next Z will be an "internationally" marketed car. The Z was a Japan and North American market car, until now. Hence, a 2.0 4-cyl turbo and a 6-cyl hybrid are definitely in the works. The GT-R is Nissan's halo car as the Z steps out of the limelight. Better look at Corvette, Mustang, Camaro if you want raw "throw me back in the seat" torque with 12 sec 1/4's all day long. Or if you can afford it, go the Cayman/991 (3.4) route with 320 hp, mid engine, and high 12s via superior German engineering. The Z will lower its status as a "FR-S, Mustang V6/4-cyl-turbo, Miata" competitor....Nissan has dropped the baton. I will not look forward to the next Z.

I really hope this isn't the case.

I believe someone had quoted that same report from Autoweek earlier in the thread. The problem is that there are already a couple of other sources that have stated similar information, but with different specs, so we already have conflicting reports. The speculation it seems is running wild, and every car rag that even bothers to mention the Z seems to have their own take on what it will be. I guess at this point we are pretty much stuck with the same old info until Nissan finally opens up. Here's to hoping that what Autoweek is predicting proves to be false.

I'm talking about if Nissan were to build the Z35, I would want Nissan to build their Own Version of a LSX, hence at least a V8, to come in the new Z, me personally am a little over a "big" 6 cyl....but that's just opinion, cheers'

~Reagan

VK45, Nissan's V8.

Nissan VK engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

VK would be cool but it's never going to happen. http://jalopnik.com/the-next-nissan-...e-m-1643094196

Maybe the 4 cylinder version will compete with the frz and miata, but the 6 cylinder version shouldn't aim to compete in a lower category than the Z is in now.

We can only dream for a V8 though lol. It would surely knock my socks off if that happened

there's no way the Z will have a bigger engine than the gt-r so a v8 isn't happening

A turbo four mated to a hybrid drive would out perform the z34, and the 3.0 turbo with a hybrid setup could be 400+ hp easily. I'm pretty sure that instant torque from the potential hybrid system in these cars will provide plenty of the throw you back in your seat feeling your looking for.


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Oh god, in the article it says it may take a few more years. As if we haven't waited long enough :shakes head:

I wouldn't want a v8 Z, especially the vk, that make it more front heavy. I'd rather see a smaller displacement twin turbo v6.

For the people complaining about waiting, I waited for 2 years on stupid little updates and rumors for the Mustang. Part of the reason I bought the Z was how long it was taking to get any real info from Ford. And then they made it a fatass car, so it all worked out owning the Z.

I strongly dislike the new mustang. In fact I strongly dislike a lot of the 2015 cars being pumped out by the manufacturer's.

Let's see what happens because in my eyes, they(all the car manufactuerer's) aren't shifting toward more performance, they are shifting toward a few common things. Efficiency, gimmicky, and boring. The cars now are starting to become too tame and boring aside from a few on the market. The ones that aren't are riddled with issues or way outside the budget.

If only the 80-90's era for cars came back and we'd have every company have atleast 1 sports car.

An aluminum block V8 would likely be lighter than a 6 once you add in the turbos and plumbing.

They need to make the GTR a v10 or v12 then make the Z a v8 awd :D

What we need is ball bearings!! Everything is ball bearings these days!! Dont you tell me how to do my job boy!!

I thought we needed more cowbell?

All for $29.9k!!! :ugh2:

I thought i read in a few places that the vk doesnt weight that much more than the vq

Yeah, the VQ isn't a lightweight. Going by the rumors, it doesn't seem like the next Z will have one. I would love an all new aluminum 3.0TT. Just my preference, but I'd rather a factory turbo than an NA v8. Oh how I dream :)

no vq = no z for me.

go read the article from last night on yahoo motor authority.

there may not even be a new Z based on the one nissan VP saying they are only running 2 sports cars. one obviously is the GT-R. the other however may be the IDX now. the general feel of what was said seemed to be like they are trying to create a new platform for a mix of the IDX and Z. it's weird.

looks like i will keep my Z longer in this case... lol at least the Z is not some ordinary car.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-future-z.html

found it. here you go.

im not trying to be, but im becoming more and more a vq guy with my old G and all...

maybe i should get a VQ Parking Only sign made.. :ugh:

They waited 7 years between the Z32 and Z33....not cool if this is true.

IF they hiatus the Z it will be severely dissapointing.