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The Infiniti G and Q Coupes are basically 2+2 ZX's. Makes sense why Nissan decided to go back to Z for Y2K.... I think Z32's are more luxurious than the upcoming Z. Ignoring the typical push of modern progress, the intent for luxury in the Z32 era was greater than the upcoming Z. The Z32 had trick AC controls on the binnacle, option for back seats, leather and T-tops and it stood out against other cars in the market. The modern Z35 has nothing an Altima won't already have....aside from a serious approach to performance. |
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About the T-tops, with the reliability issues the Z34 Roadster faced, a Japanese source stated that this time for the Z35, Nissan was considering some sort of targa removable roof panel to debut in the 2nd or 3rd model year instead of a retractable roof roadster model. |
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The Numerical value has always gone up because the displacement has always gone up or stayed the same in as with the 280Z and 280ZX, and the two generations of 300ZX 240Z (S30)= 2.4 liters, or 240 decaliters or 2400 milliliters 260Z (S30)= 2.6 liters, or 260 decaliters or 2600 milliliters 280Z (S30)= 2.8 liters, or 280 decaliters or 2800 milliliters 280ZX (S130)= 2.8 liters, or 280 decaliters or 2800 milliliters 300ZX (Z31)= 3.0 liters, or 300 decaliters or 3000 milliliters 300ZX (Z32)= 3.0 liters, or 300 decaliters or 3000 milliliters 350Z (Z33)= 3.5 liters, or 350 decaliters or 3500 milliliters 370Z (Z34)= 3.7 liters, or 370 decaliters or 3700 milliliters 300Z (Z35)= 3.0 is the Obvious choice following the historical system |
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What happens if a future Z is electric? Coupling name to power plant or HP creates marketing challenges. |
Rather than be confused, I think the vast majority simply won't care or will be ignorant of the odd naming change. Those that realize the backwards shift will likely think 'retro' and be done with it.
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If they call it 400Z (highly highly doubt that) I would just debadge it.
I debadged my Q60 simply because all Nissan/Infiniti did for my 2014 coupe was change the name from G37 Coupe to Q60. I disagreed with it and removed all 3.7 and Q60 badges (the "3.7" badges were tasteless and goofy looking, added on during the Q transition). But, come on. Nissan is trying to acknowledge the Z lineage. 400 would seriously be totally arbitrary. They have shown the car with "Fairlady Z" badging, and most enthusiasts are already quite familiar with that name already. It may end up being Fairlady Z and everyone will be having a "duh!" moment! If Nissan doesn't do it, I'm going to add the "TWIN TURBO" decal from the Z32 on the rear panel just like on the Z32s. |
Honestly I hope they just call it "Z". Keep it simple like with the GT-R. I don't think these sports cars need numerical nomenclature anymore. Nissan Z. End of debate.
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The bigger issue is we are on a website considered to be the authority on the current Z model and for them to name a forum for the upcoming model isn't surprising, it is however surprising to see them use the name coined by someone with no knowledge of the traditional naming convention. instead of calling it "Propt Z', Or New Z" or "Next Z" is just disappointing. Also someone mentioned the 2+2 coming along wiht the ZX and that's not accurate. The 2+2 was introduced on the 74 260Z, which was the middle of the S30 production, the 280ZX wasn't introduced until 1979. |
Y'all can call me anything but late for supper. ;)
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2+2, T-Tops, and "ZX" within a few years. Come on man! Cut me a break! The oldest Z I've ever been around was my friend's 1979 280ZX. Anything prior to that is just foggy. ;) |
Now can we change this section name to something more appropriate?
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