This just in....

Demon Z · 06-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Merc power for next Nissan Zed - Autocar.co.uk

Anyone interested in a hybrid diesel Z?

Chris@FsP · 06-02-2010, 06:23 PM

No thank you, I'll stick with my plane jane gas engine

AK370Z · 06-02-2010, 06:24 PM

Zaku · 06-02-2010, 07:25 PM

Strong CR-Z sales....and FT 86 pushed back...so when will this thing even come out? from Nissan/merc/Renalt... maybe they should call it a Silvia and not a Z

HKYStormFront · 06-02-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

this^^

tjlazer · 06-02-2010, 08:37 PM

fullmonty · 06-02-2010, 10:50 PM

That thing looks like a Hyundi Coupe and the only diesel engine I want would be found in a truck

shadoquad · 06-02-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

dad · 06-02-2010, 11:12 PM

I like the body style! Eat me, I like it!

"The E300’s mix of 2.2-litre, four-pot turbodiesel and 15kW electric motor produces a total of 221bhp and more than 420lb ft of torque". << But how do you get that much torque?

fullmonty · 06-03-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

I like the body style! Eat me, I like it!

"The E300’s mix of 2.2-litre, four-pot turbodiesel and 15kW electric motor produces a total of 221bhp and more than 420lb ft of torque". << But how do you get that much torque?

Can I chop you up and make you into Chili?

Diesels are chock full of torque. I'd explain why but its late and can barely form a sentence. But my truck which was a 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel had like 300 horsepower and like 550 Ft. Lbs of torque.

bullitt5897 · 06-03-2010, 09:35 AM

the resale values on our cars just went up!!! if they put one of those SH1T motors in the Z we will have the last real Z!!! it will be a huge hit and the value should stay high.

Also to answer someones question on how those diesel/Electric cars get so much torque is the electric motor. Electric cars make Gobs and Gobs of Torque but their sustainable travel distance is truly weak sauce. there is a company called Zero Cycles that make electric motorcycles. They are slow, quiet (a kid got ran over at Infineon raceway *he wasnt hurt* a few weeks back because he couldnt hear it coming and stepped out in front of it), make tons of torque zero HP, and can only travel 50 miles before having to be recharged, Top speed of 50mph.

I am all for new technologies however battery technology is not up to spec to get the job done. AMA pro racing has started a Electric motorcycle series and many of the bikes over heat and start to burn up after a 20-30min race. They only reach about 100mph and that is the fastest bike out on the track. When the bikes come off the track they are immediately taken to HUGE cooling fans to cool the batteries down cause they get so hot and over heat. you can even see that on the track as many riders have to cut their bikes off and coast to cool them down and continue the race.

Go Petrol! I am happy to kill my share of Dinosaurs!

TX_370 · 06-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Looks like an Altima Coupe.... Umm No TY!

mie_17 · 06-03-2010, 11:31 AM

Nope! not for me

Zaku · 06-03-2010, 02:11 PM

Watch us all skeptical now, when the time comes only the most wealthy of us can keep affording to fill the 370z. It's gonna be sad when the prices of gas is like I dunno 7 $ a gallon guesstimate. then these new Z owner are gonna have more fun than we do. Assuming their electric diesel motor doesn't break all the time because it sounds like it might. Double edge sword if you ask me. I sure hope they keep the Solid suspension in the Z I like the fact that I don't feel like I m going to die. I drove a Merc c230 and a C300 coupe and I felt like Im going to die by just turning feels so sloppy. I hope they get some nice styling into the new Z who knows it might be really popular.

SophiaZ · 06-03-2010, 02:19 PM

I'm not quite sure about the hybrid part..but i kinda like the looks of it...especially the pretty purple haha. But I'll keep my Z til it dies.

06-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 16	This just in.... Merc power for next Nissan Zed - Autocar.co.uk Anyone interested in a hybrid diesel Z?

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06-02-2010, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zaku Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Drives: 02 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 15	Strong CR-Z sales....and FT 86 pushed back...so when will this thing even come out? from Nissan/merc/Renalt... maybe they should call it a Silvia and not a Z __________________ _______________________ Current Z funds $ 3600 =)

06-02-2010, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
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06-02-2010, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	That thing looks like a Hyundi Coupe and the only diesel engine I want would be found in a truck __________________

06-02-2010, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 368	No thank you, I'll stick with my plane jane gas engine

06-02-2010, 11:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	I like the body style! Eat me, I like it! "The E300’s mix of 2.2-litre, four-pot turbodiesel and 15kW electric motor produces a total of 221bhp and more than 420lb ft of torque". << But how do you get that much torque? __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

06-03-2010, 09:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	the resale values on our cars just went up!!! if they put one of those SH1T motors in the Z we will have the last real Z!!! it will be a huge hit and the value should stay high. Also to answer someones question on how those diesel/Electric cars get so much torque is the electric motor. Electric cars make Gobs and Gobs of Torque but their sustainable travel distance is truly weak sauce. there is a company called Zero Cycles that make electric motorcycles. They are slow, quiet (a kid got ran over at Infineon raceway he wasnt hurt a few weeks back because he couldnt hear it coming and stepped out in front of it), make tons of torque zero HP, and can only travel 50 miles before having to be recharged, Top speed of 50mph. I am all for new technologies however battery technology is not up to spec to get the job done. AMA pro racing has started a Electric motorcycle series and many of the bikes over heat and start to burn up after a 20-30min race. They only reach about 100mph and that is the fastest bike out on the track. When the bikes come off the track they are immediately taken to HUGE cooling fans to cool the batteries down cause they get so hot and over heat. you can even see that on the track as many riders have to cut their bikes off and coast to cool them down and continue the race. Go Petrol! I am happy to kill my share of Dinosaurs! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	Looks like an Altima Coupe.... Umm No TY! __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

06-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
mie_17 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 13 Drives: 07 350Z wv2 M6 Rep Power: 14	Nope! not for me Last edited by mie_17; 06-08-2010 at 08:13 PM.

06-03-2010, 02:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zaku Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Drives: 02 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 15	Watch us all skeptical now, when the time comes only the most wealthy of us can keep affording to fill the 370z. It's gonna be sad when the prices of gas is like I dunno 7 $ a gallon guesstimate. then these new Z owner are gonna have more fun than we do. Assuming their electric diesel motor doesn't break all the time because it sounds like it might. Double edge sword if you ask me. I sure hope they keep the Solid suspension in the Z I like the fact that I don't feel like I m going to die. I drove a Merc c230 and a C300 coupe and I felt like Im going to die by just turning feels so sloppy. I hope they get some nice styling into the new Z who knows it might be really popular. __________________ _______________________ Current Z funds $ 3600 =)

06-03-2010, 02:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	I'm not quite sure about the hybrid part..but i kinda like the looks of it...especially the pretty purple haha. But I'll keep my Z til it dies.