Little more info on the Infiniti VR engine

Firebase99 · 12-21-2015, 04:10 PM

Personally I see nothing wrong with a 2 liter turbo 300/300 at 3k pounds at $30k. Put some tech in there, etc at $36k. NISMO gets the 3 liter 400/350 turbo at $39k, etc. Add a few things you're playing in performance/price with ford and Chevy at $42k. It'll be as quick but more intimate as a 2 seat fighter jet.

indyn · 12-22-2015, 10:49 AM

Hope it will be offered in manual. I'm going to post this news on the BMW forum, this will irritate the **** out of them.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-28-2015, 11:38 AM

The infiniti Q30 has been paired with a DCT. I know that's just a 4 banger. But it gives me hope that we may see a transmission shift with the Z. As the equivalent GLA 45 carries a standard 7 speed automatic transmission and we have DCT though we share engines The DCT is in the AMG version which shows that Nissan is still looking to have its own technological identity.

FPenvy · 12-28-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The infiniti Q30 has been paired with a DCT. I know that's just a 4 banger. But it gives me hope that we may see a transmission shift with the Z. As the equivalent GLA 45 carries a standard 7 speed automatic transmission and we have DCT though we share engines The DCT is in the AMG version which shows that Nissan is still looking to have its own technological identity.

just think we are about 13 days away from finding out all the info when the Detroit auto show begins.

well info on the infiniti side for the q50/60 and this engine. knowing Nissan the Z wont be spoken of until the month before launch.

Firebase99 · 12-28-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

just think we are about 13 days away from finding out all the info when the Detroit auto show begins.

well info on the infiniti side for the q50/60 and this engine. knowing Nissan the Z wont be spoken of until the month before launch.

What is this "Z" you speak of?

FPenvy · 12-28-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

What is this "Z" you speak of?

some mythical creature from japan. its basically folklore at this point lol

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-28-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

just think we are about 13 days away from finding out all the info when the Detroit auto show begins.

well info on the infiniti side for the q50/60 and this engine. knowing Nissan the Z wont be spoken of until the month before launch.

Yup... Spy photo late June. Track testing news for 2 months... See the full car in September. Trace amounts being sold from October to February. Volume sales in March.

Typical Nissan.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2015, 08:11 AM

The Q60 better give the Jaguar F-Type S a run for it's money when it comes to exhaust sound. It's all about exhaust noises. That's whose getting my money. Cuz all these cars perform well.

FPenvy · 12-30-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The Q60 better give the Jaguar F-Type S a run for it's money when it comes to exhaust sound. It's all about exhaust noises. That's whose getting my money. Cuz all these cars perform well.

solution: 3" straight pipe all the way.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

solution: 3" straight pipe all the way.

I know the solution... I want Nissan to get it right the way CHEVY did. People can **** on Camaro all day. But they addressed EVERYTHING the clientele wanted to see out of the Camaro.
A real corvette engine
A lower COG
A real sports car feel with muscle car sound
A sports car seating position
21st century technology.
Modern cabin.
Lower ride height
LIGHTER
WIDER
BETTER BRAKING OPTIONS
MORE CUSTOMIZABILITY

FPenvy · 12-30-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I know the solution... I want Nissan to get it right the way CHEVY did. People can **** on Camaro all day. But they addressed EVERYTHING the clientele wanted to see out of the Camaro.
A real corvette engine
A lower COG
A real sports car feel with muscle car sound
A sports car seating position
21st century technology.
Modern cabin.
Lower ride height
LIGHTER
WIDER
BETTER BRAKING OPTIONS
MORE CUSTOMIZABILITY

i mean i'm sure IF there's a next Z a lot will be addressed and at least the tech and interior to be brought up to 2016 standards. the newest Z/nismo is just new seats and same old tech/interior because its there why change it and raise cost.

also i will say i think the current braking (sport option/mismo) isn't bad on the Z. I've never had issues with them and feel they work well.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i mean i'm sure IF there's a next Z a lot will be addressed and at least the tech and interior to be brought up to 2016 standards. the newest Z/nismo is just new seats and same old tech/interior because its there why change it and raise cost.

also i will say i think the current braking (sport option/mismo) isn't bad on the Z. I've never had issues with them and feel they work well.

The list was geared to the Camaro. Not reflective of what I expect in the Z.

It's just amazing how well Chevy listened. I'm just hoping for the same quality in the redesign process with the Z.

Our brakes our fine. They just need standard brake cooling throughout the range.

sunkist350z · 01-03-2016, 09:01 PM

Really turbo kit as much as the car itself? I thought the top of the line HKS turbo kit was the most expensive at 10k?

jwick · 01-03-2016, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

Really turbo kit as much as the car itself? I thought the top of the line HKS turbo kit was the most expensive at 10k?

Check his location.

Also the true cost to do FI property is close to if not more than $20k here in the U.S.

T-Rex57 · 01-04-2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Check his location.

Also the true cost to do FI property is close to if not more than $20k here in the U.S.

It's the location as you say. Customs, shipping and labor take a huge toll here.

12-21-2015, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14035	Personally I see nothing wrong with a 2 liter turbo 300/300 at 3k pounds at $30k. Put some tech in there, etc at $36k. NISMO gets the 3 liter 400/350 turbo at $39k, etc. Add a few things you're playing in performance/price with ford and Chevy at $42k. It'll be as quick but more intimate as a 2 seat fighter jet. Magic Bus likes this. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

12-22-2015, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
indyn Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: farr north Posts: 241 Drives: 11 BMW 335i 6AT Rep Power: 16	Hope it will be offered in manual. I'm going to post this news on the BMW forum, this will irritate the **** out of them. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

12-28-2015, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	The infiniti Q30 has been paired with a DCT. I know that's just a 4 banger. But it gives me hope that we may see a transmission shift with the Z. As the equivalent GLA 45 carries a standard 7 speed automatic transmission and we have DCT though we share engines The DCT is in the AMG version which shows that Nissan is still looking to have its own technological identity. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

12-30-2015, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	The Q60 better give the Jaguar F-Type S a run for it's money when it comes to exhaust sound. It's all about exhaust noises. That's whose getting my money. Cuz all these cars perform well. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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