Originally Posted by ThaeMaestro (Post 3551579)

Ive heard an extra 80lbs or so for the tt kit. But i didnt look it up. . .

Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 3551615)

Same chassis, different body panels, better suspension, different tune...

Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 3551691)

All I'm saying is: If there is a new Infiniti sport coupe on the market (there is) that is typically rolled out a year before the Z, which is also effectively the "sister" car for the Z, then it is very likely there will be a new Z that will have all the power + better handling etc. as that particular Infiniti coupe.

In short: It's a-comin' :driving:

Originally Posted by edk370 (Post 3551331)

True. But the Z34 was revealed in Nov 2008, and released Feb 2009. So they let you know 4 - 6 months in advance. That's just my train of thought.

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 3551728)

We're far off from 4-6 months in advance.you'll see one next summer. The Q has to come out first. And pray the Z is on the lightweight Grip Z chassis and not the bloated FM platform. This is sickening already.

Originally Posted by brucelidat (Post 3551765)

I am totally okay with a 3400lb, 400hp Z if it has less NVH and a few comfort perks like the rearview camera/sensors. I don't need full leather or all the other gadgets and gizmos.

Originally Posted by Magic Bus (Post 3551694)

Yep. New Q50/60 appears to have a heavier front to rear weight distribution vs the outgoing models. If done to the Z, it may throw off some of it's handling abilities.

According to Nissan/Infiniti the new Q60 is lower, wider and has a lower center of gravity vs the outgoing model. Not sure if this makes up for a heavier front end, but we'll see.

Originally Posted by car&driver

In other respects, the Red Sport handles quite nicely, especially with the two-mode “Dynamic Digital” dampers in Sport or Sport+ mode. (Both of these modes offer identical powertrain and suspension settings, but the latter allows a longer stability-control leash.) Body roll is well suppressed in both settings, and the brakes are excellent in terms of power and feel. Staggered-width Dunlop summer run-flats come standard on rear-wheel-drive Red Sport 400s and measure 245/40R-19 in front and 265/35R-19 at the rear

Originally Posted by SiPnPiZ (Post 3551825)

+1 the only tech i wish my Z had was a backup camera

Originally Posted by ThaeMaestro (Post 3551792)

So im trying to find this weight on this Grip z and im not seeing it. Did nissan ever say what it was? Or was it like the rx concept where thy said they wanted to make a new roter engine that could run on hydrogen? Gonna need some sources. Couldnt find it...

Originally Posted by P's_Z (Post 3551960)

:iagree:

In a Z, a backup camera or at least the beeping sensor should be standard. That, and blind spot monitoring when changing lanes! :ugh2:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 3552025)

The Z is so small, BSM is unnecessary if you adjust the mirrors the right way like you're supposed to.

Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 3551918)

I'm intrigued by the possibility of "steer-by-wire" and how well that can be dialed in (certainly saves on weight), but the dynamic adjustable dampers on the red sport will hopefully find their way to at least a Nismo Z35. If so, I think we'll be happy :)

2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 First Drive – Review – Car and Driver



Haven't seen any Q60 skidpad numbers but I'm sure they'll be even better on the Z.