Probably will be over 50k. Too bad, but no matter to me, I love my 370

probb, the article also says its gunna be awd too

Nope.

By the time this car comes out in 2020/2021 as expected 400-475hp will be nothing. Cars like the camaro and stang are already hitting 460hp for under 40k in a chasis that can handle as good as any sports car. Japan in general is just slacking these days

Hopefully they can shed some weight on the next Z to really get the most out of that expected power. It's all about the ratio, not absolute hp/torque.

Technically, that was the 300zx

I hope they don't call it the 400Z... wtf does the 400 stand for? The number was always based on engine displacement, even when it was twin turbo'd.

This sounds great if Nissan can do it right. While Honda messed up the new NSX (New Supercar eXperience) and created a UF458WX (Used Ferrari 458 wannabe eXperience) and Toyota mistakenly used the 10-year-old 370Z as the performance benchmark for the 2019 Supra, this will be the chance for the Z to shine.

Wow all this sounds great, But I think the 400z sounds cliché 400hp these days are too common, if the increased the displacement to even 3.9 then the name would make sense..fingers crossed.

One question, Why are they going to have a 3.0 Liter V6 and name it a 400Z?.... Load of Rubbish!

Hope it has two cupholders in the console...

This makes no sense, the Z name has always been in relation to engine displacement.

Turbocharged?

There is no way they will release a car that will compete with the current generation GT-R.

Tokyo motor show is biennial, the next one will be in 2019.


I would strongly advise being skeptical of this article.

It will be a crossover. I’m almost sure of it. Mitsubishi just released the new Eclipse and it’s a damn crossover. Guess who now owns Mitsubishi? Yep, Nissan! There is no money to be made in releasing a pure sports car.


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Sounds good / maybe / I will have a wait and see attitude

You're only looking at horsepower.
THE Z has the potential to be 400lbs lighter, much shorter wheelbase, lower to the ground and have that traditional Z layout and seating position. I have a camaro. Yes it was that good to drop my Z after many years of ownership but... an updated Z following its true sports car characteristic would be a different experience. It would feel much more special.

The current generation GT-R is already 10 years old and starts losing its charm. The right move is to have a replacement soon or just kill it and let the Z to be competitive in whatever segment they want to compete.

So the replacement GT-R & Z will be called a Z and replace both...

I’d love to see a new Z. But, in the low probability that these rumors are true, this would likely be a badge-engineered Infiniti Q60 Coupe, sharing as many parts as possible.

Unfortunately, that almost certainly would mean no manual transmission, which would mean no chance that I’d buy one.

No stick = no sale for me.

yep, 300Z would be the right name, and it's not a sports car without a manual.

Lol I expect another useless article with: insert *Nissan exec* stating there will be no new Z in the near future...

That 475 Nismo Z sounds good but don’t expect it to come with a manual transmission.

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I just got back from JAPAN and I have it on good authority that the next Z will have BUTT MASSAGERS. PRE-ORDER STARTS IN 2019.

They should just drop the numbers entirely and just go with "Z"

I need seats that will sniff up all of my farts. Good lord what is the wife feeding me.

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I don't care too much about any of the details other than it needs to have a manual option w/ RWD.

Anxious to hear more throughout 2018 hopefully.

Here we go again!!!

you need my plate

i seriously am not sure whats real life right now. every post is just identical to 2 years ago.

did i dream it all? wtf.....

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imo there is no future in which Nissan actually does well with the new z (assuming there will be one) when they haven't changed much from 2009 model till 2018 expect for a few minor things here n there... oh and you got them doing s*!t like this.

https://www.topgear.com/sites/defaul...?itok=yrXyb-nA

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May have to get back into a Z...
Nissan '400Z' Is Reportedly Happening With a 475-HP Nismo Version

There was a Jalopnik article as a response to this newest run of 'news' saying he will believe there is a new Z when it shows up on lots.

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Why is this thread still stickied?

True, but JDM still has the RB26 and 2JZ on their side. Those engines will make any v8 worried.

not...really

Just about any 2 Liter+ engine out now has good performance capabilities...if you tune it right.

You can slap a turbo on almost anything nowadays and the right tune and get 600+hp. There is nothing special about the RB or 2J motor that's worth bragging about. They're cheapo cast iron blocks with turbos strapped to them....End of story.:tiphat:

They are easily capable of 1000+ hp reliably because their cast iron block. They are still remarkable engines, not to even mention the natural balance of an I6.

Inquiring minds have to know ...... with the proposed 2021 Nismo generating 475hp, why does anyone need more? You're pretty darn close to Corvette territory which weighs as much as a Nismo! The Stangs & Chevys weigh more than a 1000lbs more than the Nissan (Power-to-weight guys). A tricked out stock ZL1 Camero's sticker will run you into the mid $60K before taxes and I can't imagine how much insurance will set you back. I have issues with the "more hp is better" crowd. I spoke with a guy that has a Hellcat and says it's a fun car UNLESS you're on cold tires or in the rain. Meaning that you can find yourself in a hell of a situation and in the ditch if you're not completely focused.

Just my two cents fellas. 475hp is plenty for my fast cornering manners.
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