[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?

-ZS-Carpenter · 11-04-2019, 09:44 AM

The other thing that make ZERO sense IF this was a mule. Why would they take it to the Ring? They have their own private proving grounds in AZ.

So they could either test out new parts in house, with pits and factory mechanics at the ready or ship it to Germany.

See how none of this makes any sense whatsoever.

280driver · 11-04-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

The other thing that make ZERO sense IF this was a mule. Why would they take it to the Ring? They have their own private proving grounds in AZ.

So they could either test out new parts in house, with pits and factory mechanics at the ready or ship it to Germany.

See how none of this makes any sense whatsoever.

As was pointed out a few posts back, Nissan did the exact same thing with the 370 test mule in ‘07. They tested it in Germany wrapped in a 350 body. Not a stretch to think they would do it again. We’ll see though.

NRTim · 11-04-2019, 02:09 PM

I don’t really care if that Z spotted at the Ring was a test mule or not but something to consider:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aut...update-teaser/

As you can see the VR30DDTT fits in that chassis.

-ZS-Carpenter · 11-04-2019, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NRTim

I don’t really care if that Z spotted at the Ring was a test mule or not but something to consider:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aut...update-teaser/

As you can see the VR30DDTT fits in that chassis.

There where 3 vr30 swapped 6mt Z34s at Zdayz this year

Rusty · 11-04-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NRTim

I don’t really care if that Z spotted at the Ring was a test mule or not but something to consider:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aut...update-teaser/

As you can see the VR30DDTT fits in that chassis.

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

There where 3 vr30 swapped 6mt Z34s at Zdayz this year

Yup, where was 3 VR30DDTT Z's at ZDayZ this past summer. One was the Club Sport. From talking with Spence. Nissan paid to have the engine swaps done by 3 different companies. All 3 have been running around on the street for all year. These are your test mules for drivetrain.

tvfreakazoid · 11-04-2019, 03:18 PM

Also, a youtuber mentioned last yrs SEMA show, they had the 370z with the 3.0 TT v6 in the 370z with a MT. So that could be a hint. But most likely that's what it will be.
Nissan doesnt have the funds to build a new 370z. Probably a reason why nissan hasnt updated the 370z and the GTR. Especially the outdated dct on the gtr.
It seems the 370z will get a different look and hopefully bring the interior and tech to the 21st century.
And let's hope they dont over due the fake vents like the bmw supra.
And for god sakes please dont use the nissan fugly tall grill.

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tvfreakazoid · 11-04-2019, 03:19 PM

Its 1 of the reasons why I ended not buying the 370.
It was just to out dated.
Let's hope this 1 will be better than the supra or least look better.

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280driver · 11-04-2019, 04:40 PM

I’m hoping for the 3.0TT and I’d bet that’s what they have been testing BUT, what if they bumped the 2.0TT engine in the QX50 out to 2.4. Again, not saying that’s what I want but it would give Nissan the fuel efficiency, eco friendly engine they’ve talked about and they could call it a 240Z.

tvfreakazoid · 11-04-2019, 04:46 PM

The 2.0 could be a step below. But I doubt it since there isnt a market for it.

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tvfreakazoid · 11-06-2019, 06:09 AM

Well they cant make it look the same.
They change things up.
The most important is the interior and updated tech.
And just as fast the bmw supra.
Minus Nissan's terrible grill

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280driver · 11-06-2019, 07:55 AM

All new sheet metal with new drive train and tech. Basic chassis from current car carries over with update suspension etc.

chubbs · 11-06-2019, 08:36 AM

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All new sheet metal with new drive train and tech. Basic chassis from current car carries over with update suspension etc.

Exactly.

CRiZO · 11-06-2019, 08:06 AM

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JARblue · 11-06-2019, 09:50 AM

I'm pretty sure this is the new Z. Looks like they are doing a MR engine

11-04-2019, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Also, a youtuber mentioned last yrs SEMA show, they had the 370z with the 3.0 TT v6 in the 370z with a MT. So that could be a hint. But most likely that's what it will be. Nissan doesnt have the funds to build a new 370z. Probably a reason why nissan hasnt updated the 370z and the GTR. Especially the outdated dct on the gtr. It seems the 370z will get a different look and hopefully bring the interior and tech to the 21st century. And let's hope they dont over due the fake vents like the bmw supra. And for god sakes please dont use the nissan fugly tall grill. Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Mudders milk

11-04-2019, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Its 1 of the reasons why I ended not buying the 370. It was just to out dated. Let's hope this 1 will be better than the supra or least look better. Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Mudders milk

11-04-2019, 04:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	The 2.0 could be a step below. But I doubt it since there isnt a market for it. Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Mudders milk

11-06-2019, 06:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Well they cant make it look the same. They change things up. The most important is the interior and updated tech. And just as fast the bmw supra. Minus Nissan's terrible grill Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Mudders milk

11-06-2019, 09:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I'm pretty sure this is the new Z. Looks like they are doing a MR engine __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-04-2019, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	The other thing that make ZERO sense IF this was a mule. Why would they take it to the Ring? They have their own private proving grounds in AZ. So they could either test out new parts in house, with pits and factory mechanics at the ready or ship it to Germany. See how none of this makes any sense whatsoever.

11-04-2019, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
NRTim Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nowhere,TX Age: 39 Posts: 131 Drives: 2017 ??? Rep Power: 17	I don’t really care if that Z spotted at the Ring was a test mule or not but something to consider: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aut...update-teaser/ As you can see the VR30DDTT fits in that chassis.

11-04-2019, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
280driver Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 128 Drives: 1975 280Z Rep Power: 9	I’m hoping for the 3.0TT and I’d bet that’s what they have been testing BUT, what if they bumped the 2.0TT engine in the QX50 out to 2.4. Again, not saying that’s what I want but it would give Nissan the fuel efficiency, eco friendly engine they’ve talked about and they could call it a 240Z.

11-06-2019, 07:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
280driver Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 128 Drives: 1975 280Z Rep Power: 9	All new sheet metal with new drive train and tech. Basic chassis from current car carries over with update suspension etc.

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