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

chubbs · 09-09-2020, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmaker1

That's not entirely accurate, but it's possible. From what I remember the final design was established in the summer of 2018 at the projected cost of 240 million dollars vs $1 billion for an all-new rear wheel drive basis.

My own knowledge from a few months ago was an official job 1 of September 2021. Basically that's roughly 36-37 months since styling was approved.

What exactly do you mean by 'the final design was established in Summer 2018'? What exactly was established then?

Hotrodz · 09-09-2020, 12:34 PM

What I have read is they started the proto thing with the GTR redesign, GTR Proto. I really wasn't a prototype just a close design of what the actual production car was going to look like. Hence the production car was almost exactly the same as the proto.

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goeagles11 · 09-09-2020, 03:14 PM

Those teaser trailers are great. Love the 300ZX taillights and the headlights look well done too. Really curious to see the interior.

Let's hope they nailed the whole package.

280driver · 09-10-2020, 05:54 AM

Teaser #3
https://youtu.be/h_LpUFf6j6o

A manual gearbox and a drivable vehicle!

geeteezee · 09-10-2020, 07:02 AM

I spy synchrorev. Also, the handbrake looks identical to current models.

viiv · 09-10-2020, 07:29 AM

Lol, yes looking at the center console, it's the basically the same center console just molded into a more 'modern' shape. Same location for the Syncrorev and hazard button as the current car. Not only are the underpinnings the same on this car (I can guarantee you the new center console will bolt right into a 370Z with the mounting screw holes lining up perfectly), looks like they also wanted to do the least amount of changes to the wiring harness. The knee bolsters also follow the same dimensions as the existing car just a different shape.

I feel like it would be easily possible to do a full on interior swap on the current 370Z with the new interior panels and trim pieces, only issue of course would be the electronics.

I can already tell you what the easiest part to swap into a 370Z will be; for that 'updated factory interior' look. That new shift knob. Same height as the stock 370Z one, shift boot looks to be the same height too. I would say that they reused the exact same shift boot part number, but I feel like the stitching is more white than the current Z.

FPenvy · 09-10-2020, 07:46 AM

everyone is talking about the dumb manual option......no one mentioned it had GTR brakes and how sexy the wheels were.

you people disappoint me more than my kids

JARblue · 09-10-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

everyone is dumb

babyzilla · 09-10-2020, 08:37 AM

Oh man......I'm drooling. I have something to look forward to!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LpUFf6j6o

BC416 · 09-10-2020, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

everyone is talking about the dumb manual option......no one mentioned it had GTR brakes and how sexy the wheels were.

you people disappoint me more than my kids

I mean - for a lot of people, myself included - not having three pedals is a deal breaker. I can always add/upgrade the brakes/wheels.

I'm trying to buy a home and my Z is paid off - so no brand new vehicles in the cards - but in 4-5 years, this is definitely on my radar.

theART · 09-10-2020, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

everyone is talking about the dumb manual option......no one mentioned it had GTR brakes and how sexy the wheels were.

you people disappoint me more than my kids

You mean this.....the 6-piston caliper, vented rotors setup! def a proto shot, there is no factory sidewall stretch and Dunlop "Nissan Z" rated tires!

FPenvy · 09-10-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by theART

You mean this.....

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precisely lol

GTR brembo brakes with a Z logo

also the wheels i feel are the Nismo. they are very similar to current nismo wheels with some tweaks.

i wonder if the base/sport will get 4 pots and the nismo gets the bump to GTR 6 pot brakes.

theART · 09-10-2020, 10:51 AM

Another good shot of a front bumper chin and skirt fold!

FPenvy · 09-10-2020, 10:59 AM

not gonna lie, this newest teaser showing lit pieces of the body is making me excited.

i've been concerned how bad they are gonna mess up the body styling but in 6 days we shall know for sure.

i really hope the chrome roof strip thing i saw goes away on the production model lol

NissanFreak81 · 09-10-2020, 11:26 AM

GTR brakes are very nice! I would expect those to be reserved for the nismo version. Wheels look nice as well. Hoping they step up the interior quality like they have been on their newest vehicles.

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09-09-2020, 03:14 PM	#5493 (permalink)
goeagles11 Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 81 Drives: 2017 370z Sport Rep Power: 7	Those teaser trailers are great. Love the 300ZX taillights and the headlights look well done too. Really curious to see the interior. Let's hope they nailed the whole package. sx moneypit, NissanFreak81, 280driver and 1 others like this.

09-10-2020, 05:54 AM	#5494 (permalink)
280driver Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 128 Drives: 1975 280Z Rep Power: 8	Teaser #3 https://youtu.be/h_LpUFf6j6o A manual gearbox and a drivable vehicle! chubbs, KCZ and BC416 like this.

09-10-2020, 07:02 AM	#5495 (permalink)
geeteezee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 191 Drives: 19 370z Heritage EAC Rep Power: 3360	I spy synchrorev. Also, the handbrake looks identical to current models. xfrgtr likes this. __________________

09-10-2020, 07:29 AM	#5496 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 293 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34015	Lol, yes looking at the center console, it's the basically the same center console just molded into a more 'modern' shape. Same location for the Syncrorev and hazard button as the current car. Not only are the underpinnings the same on this car (I can guarantee you the new center console will bolt right into a 370Z with the mounting screw holes lining up perfectly), looks like they also wanted to do the least amount of changes to the wiring harness. The knee bolsters also follow the same dimensions as the existing car just a different shape. I feel like it would be easily possible to do a full on interior swap on the current 370Z with the new interior panels and trim pieces, only issue of course would be the electronics. I can already tell you what the easiest part to swap into a 370Z will be; for that 'updated factory interior' look. That new shift knob. Same height as the stock 370Z one, shift boot looks to be the same height too. I would say that they reused the exact same shift boot part number, but I feel like the stitching is more white than the current Z. xfrgtr likes this. Last edited by viiv; 09-10-2020 at 07:47 AM.

09-10-2020, 08:37 AM	#5499 (permalink)
babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23630	Oh man......I'm drooling. I have something to look forward to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LpUFf6j6o Eclipz likes this.

09-10-2020, 10:51 AM	#5503 (permalink)
theART Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 163 Drives: To Drive Rep Power: 7822	Another good shot of a front bumper chin and skirt fold!

09-10-2020, 11:26 AM	#5505 (permalink)
NissanFreak81 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 69 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 26	GTR brakes are very nice! I would expect those to be reserved for the nismo version. Wheels look nice as well. Hoping they step up the interior quality like they have been on their newest vehicles. Zingston likes this.

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