Iirc, the gtr is running a bespoke platform developed specifically for the r35. Yes, it’s a front mid engine mount layout and has a transaxle in the rear, ie the 6 sp dct and rear axle share the same housing. That’s why the gtr trans will never realistically work in another car like the z, way too much $$$ to get that all to marry up nicely. That transaxle would however work pretty easily with a mid engine layout I’d imagine.

Mmmm, mid engine r36. Do it nissan!

You know, I don’t think the r35 engine is front mid mounted. Got curious and looked at a couple pics of the drivetrain sans body and the engine is sitting in what looks like smack dab over the center of the front axle. FM by definition is supposed to be the engine behind the front axle but still in front of the driver correct?

The rear transaxle makes even more sense since the weight over the back end helps negate the importance of FM set up for the engine. Although, when pushed hard the gtr does have some noticeable understeer.

Notice the exhaust note during the throttle blip at the end of the video. I assume that’s actually from the new car right? Sounds pretty good to me.

Heres a rear view teaser drawing. Holds a lot of resemblence to the Z32 in the rear.

https://www.motor1.com/news/442052/n...er-rear-photo/

not sure how true this is.

https://jalopnik.com/the-next-nissan..._PvdE2eg3BCgmI

Jalopnik....fake news....:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

A statement was made & went rampant. I posted this already. But yesterday it was debunked with a new article.

Believe that’s based on the false article(s) from last week. Nissan needs the car ASAP to generate excitement and there is no reason the car would take that long given it’s not all new. We get answer in less than 2 wks thankfully.

Thanks guys! i just saw the created date of this article and it mentioned about the prototype on the Sept 15th, so i wasnt sure if there was some new info that have came out.

This is from an Email sent out by the ZCON organizers yesterday. (ZCON is Sept 14-19.)


Nashville ZCON- Tuesday Special Event

ZCON 2020 registrants, our team has some incredible news!

We are pleased to share that the new Nissan Z virtual reveal has been designed to occur during this year’s 33rd Annual ZCON event in Nashville. The event will be live from Yokohama, we will be seeing the first view of the new Z prototype! This year’s ZCON (Z Car Convention) is celebrating the “50th Anniversary of the Z” and we couldn’t be more pleased to help share this exciting news.

The Z Car Club Association and Nissan are pleased to invite you, our registered guests to this year’s “50th Anniversary of the Z” celebration to partake in the festivities. The Tuesday night “special” event has been organized by Nissan in cooperation with our ZCON team. Festivities for the evening will be hosted by Adam Carolla!..For the virtual reveal, Adam will play host for some car-talk during the Nissan Z prototype virtual reveal evening.

This exclusive event will be open to only ZCON registered guests...
The virtual reveal is being orchestrated with a live presentation from Yokohama, Japan. Hiroshi Tamura (Nissan Chief Product Specialist) and Alfonso Albaisa (SVP of Global Design) will carry out a virtual talk show, allowing online audiences to participate in the talk show. The online guests will also appear as a gallery view so live attendees can see them.

You don’t want to miss this special reveal of the long awaited, new Z car prototype!

How many if us think it will be a disappointment, some what or it's going to be great?

I'll be in my bunk!

I honestly dont know what to expect. But just like all sports car reveals. I think positive and hope for the best.

Same here, we also have to keep in mind that this is a prototype they are unveiling and we all know how much nissan can change the design from prototype to final production. Just think back to what the gtr prototype looked like when they unveiled it way back when to when the final production model was revealed.

Latest teaser from Nissan:



If it doesn't work, here's the youtube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBlH...ature=emb_logo

Awesome!!