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Yeah I read that magazine when I was at the grocery store... my 15 min grocery trip turned into an hour! Haha It gives a couple photos and talks about

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Old 07-27-2016, 09:55 PM   #2266 (permalink)
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Yeah I read that magazine when I was at the grocery store... my 15 min grocery trip turned into an hour! Haha

It gives a couple photos and talks about the Z35. The picture isn't an official concept though which is mildly frustrating. I saw the 350z concept in person in 02 and it was VERY close to the real 350z they made...

This photo may be Nissan testing the waters with one sketch but it slightly contradicts them bring in old 240z ques as that Z looks more futuristic with no retro style from the 240z....

I should get ready to go into business to make a replacement grill as it seems that hideous grill keeps popping into every Nissan... first mod change the grill at the dealer before I drive off with that horrible grill haha!!
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New bumper, new grill.
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Yesterday, I was reading the new August issue of Automobile magazine and the cover had a picture of z35. Does anyone have that issue that can scan the article?

Cover looks like this:
You guys are late to the party, look a few pages back, a member already posted the article from that magazine
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[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?
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Nissan didn't have the upcoming next generation modular chassis to be able to make multiple style cars with a Lego style chassis. There's a distinct possibility this will be the new chassis. Being modular means the likelihood of the Z being a global platform is high, keeping costs even lower Also the cost of computers are SEVERELY lower than the 90's. You can't really compare the two eras as the way production is managed is on a level of efficiency that makes the 90's ancient.

Besides, Nissan was pushing a brand new and up and coming brand called infiniti that was competing with two other up and coming brands, Acura & Lexus that was draining there pockets as well.on top of the yen situation....


So many perspectives to look from.
At this point all we can do is hope and wish that it happens!
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Let's hope the front bumper looks better. I want to stick with a carbon lip kit and not have to change an entire front if it's fugly. If a lip and new grill will make it look good that would be ideal... Please take note Nissan

Nissan- look at the Amuse, Airwalker, even the 2015 Nismo front bumper and take some notes.
1. Allow for a good size "Mouth" to showcase a front mount.
2. Have brake cooling side ducts or at least the visual appearance there are.
3. Don't use the same grill you use on the altima/maxima. A Nissan Emblem will suffice for people knowing it's a Nissan.
4. LED markers are good but don't make too much of a statement with them. If you do take note of the Lexus IS front LEDs that blend with the headlights well.
5. Have a front lip, make it functional and visually appealing.

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3. Don't use the same grill you use on the altima/maxima. A Nissan Emblem will suffice for people knowing it's a Nissan.

Thanks Nissan for listening haha
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Better late then never lol great thanks
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Yea....im not digging that front end.
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The GTR refresh drawing looked like shyt. The GTR front in the end turned out great. I wouldn't worry about the front.
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That design looks pretty good to me... that side shot looks especially nice.
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I agree, it's reminding me of 95/96 with the Z32 but for slightly different reasons. Those cars did not sell that well due to the outrageous pricing for the time mainly, so the car took a hiatus for 7 years to give Nissan plenty of time to think of a new strategy to come up with a highly successful Z33 a better price point. The Z34 is not successful do to low sales, different economy and pretty much minor updates over it's production run that has made it stale in may peoples eyes, every other car has been updated and has much more technology on board. I can see another hiatus coming or it being dropped totally unfortunately, even though it's intended as a low production product it has not met it's predicted low number of sales.
Difference between now and then is that back in 96 Nissan was in financial trouble...that was before the Renault rescue.

Z32 was a great car but got a reputation as being miserable to work on and as you stated, it was priced way too high. Same thing killed the Supra. Funny thing is though...those old Z32 TT cars can be had for sub $10k for a decent one now, and a high mileage same vintage supra is going for well north of $20k in the used market.

I'm torn on which of those cars I like better......

I just sold my 1985 Z31 last week. They sold more of those that year than the entire run thus far of Z34s.
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Hey guys, check this video out. It's the Q50 with the new VR30DTT motor that should be in the next Z. Remember when you watch this video the Z should be 400-600 pounds lighter and probably slightly more power!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpl27tFazRc&app=desktop

A couple notes I noticed, boost looks to kick in around 3K and tacs out around 6800ish rpms. The Guage literally jumps from 3K to 6k and he's rocking TCS on!! I know TCS on my 350z shut the throttle down to control traction.... so keep all I said in mind and now imagine this in a tiny 3000 pound car. I would of course get a manual. The gear ratios could be slightly different as well which could add even more.

This video you can hear the engine yum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4TIavQgY4Y
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Hey guys, check this video out. It's the Q50 with the new VR30DTT motor that should be in the next Z. Remember when you watch this video the Z should be 400-600 pounds lighter and probably slightly more power!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpl27tFazRc&app=desktop

A couple notes I noticed, boost looks to kick in around 3K and tacs out around 6800ish rpms. The Guage literally jumps from 3K to 6k and he's rocking TCS on!! I know TCS on my 350z shut the throttle down to control traction.... so keep all I said in mind and now imagine this in a tiny 3000 pound car. I would of course get a manual. The gear ratios could be slightly different as well which could add even more.

This video you can hear the engine yum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4TIavQgY4Y

Cool videos! I'm concerned about "drive by wire" and hope that isn't part of the Z - we want MORE connection with the car not less.

One of the comments below the second video:

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Stillen put the car on a dyno and found out the the 400hp figure is VERY conservative: http://www.infinitiq50.org/forum/sti...ort-3-0tt.html "This motor is definitely underrated. The factory claims 400hp and 350 ft-lbs as the output at the crank. Assuming 15-20% drivetrain loss (7 speed auto and runflat tires). We estimate the engine is actually making 440-470 HP and 410-440 Ft-Lbs at the crank. Keep in mind this is also on California 91 octane (the worst gas for making power)."
This bodes well indeed for the new Z using this powerplant!
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Cool videos! I'm concerned about "drive by wire" and hope that isn't part of the Z - we want MORE connection with the car not less.

One of the comments below the second video:



This bodes well indeed for the new Z using this powerplant!
I said Nissan was being conservative with BHP after seeing that 1/4 mile run.

they drop into a Z35 even with weight going up a bit that thing will fricking fly.
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