Nissan Juke, the beginning of the return of Turbocharged Z's?

Red370 · 11-11-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

Well, congratulations... on both counts!

So I take it you didn't mind the styling of the Juke? I saw one reviewer call it "son of Aztec"!

I think it looks really cool actually, thats what adds to its allure I think, apparently they are selling like hotcakes, none of the dealers around here have been able to keep them in stock, i'm going to have to drive 180 miles well into Texas to get it!

ThoriumHotdog · 11-11-2010, 12:01 PM

I really think the addition of a hybrid motor could be a good thing. We've only seen hybrids designed to boost economy, not power, and there are some insanely fast all electric cars so we shouldn't discredit the tech. Would having an addition 50 hp from a small motor on tap whenever we want it be such a bad thing? Hell, the battery could be small since we don't necessarily need the motor running the whole time.

ProfessorDave · 11-11-2010, 02:17 PM

Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement.

Red370 · 11-11-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement.

they look pretty cool in person, alot different from the pics for sure, i'd liken it as a cross between a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Rogue. It was cool to mash the pedal and hear the whistle of the turbo, the compressor literally is the size of my fist lol.

optiontrader · 11-19-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement.

I've seen at least half a dozen driving around SoCal in the past week - these things seem to be selling, at least here.

They don't look to bad. Wonder how good the block internals are - mebbe we'll start seeing Stage 1/2 upgrades soon...

gorillanismo · 11-15-2010, 10:03 AM

I think that a hybrid car its not a pure sports car, maybe you can have a great chassis design but the heart of the car, the soul, its not of a true sports car...

Diesel, meh, too much torque to me, I like high rev cars better...

the best for the Z is:
1) small V6 DI TT ecoboost
2) small V8 high rev gasoline engine
3) bigger V6 high rev gasoline engine

thats my opinion...

Robert_Nash · 11-15-2010, 10:27 AM

Personally, I hope the keep the Z NA...turbos and superchargers are an easy way to add HP but "easy" seldom if ever truly means "better". I think it accurate to say that any sort of forced induction adds complexity which also adds cost to both manufacturing AND to maintenance (i.e. the total cost of ownership).

If folks want a turbo or supercharged on the vehicles then I would suggest leaving that in the hands of the aftermarket.

Just my $0.02 of course.

mjd77 · 11-15-2010, 09:15 PM

I guarantee you lighter cars w/smaller displacement is the direction everyone will start to take soon. That way they can still produce cars that are plenty fast but with better mpg.

gorillanismo · 11-18-2010, 12:38 PM

we'll see, only time will say the truth

I hope that Nissan continue its way developing great sports cars, and I love boost...

toxik · 12-06-2010, 12:30 PM

Well this could be potentially promising news on the return of the turbocharged Z:

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According to Autocar sources, one of the engines under consideration is the new 3.5 liter turbocharged V6 being developed by Mercedes-Benz tuned to around the 400 bhp (406 PS / 298 kW) mark. It would replace the 3.7 liter in the Infiniti G series.

370zproject · 12-06-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toxik

Well this could be potentially promising news on the return of the turbocharged Z:

hmmm

flashburn · 12-06-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by toxik

Well this could be potentially promising news on the return of the turbocharged Z:

Do you have a link for this article? I tried looking for it but failed.

370zproject · 12-06-2010, 02:02 PM

this guy says something about it to

toxik · 12-06-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Do you have a link for this article? I tried looking for it but failed.

Infiniti to have AMG power plants under the hood?

Red370 · 12-06-2010, 01:41 PM

hmm... interesting... may consider trading up the 5.0 if they move to that engine...

11-11-2010, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-15-2010, 10:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 18	I think that a hybrid car its not a pure sports car, maybe you can have a great chassis design but the heart of the car, the soul, its not of a true sports car... Diesel, meh, too much torque to me, I like high rev cars better... the best for the Z is: 1) small V6 DI TT ecoboost 2) small V8 high rev gasoline engine 3) bigger V6 high rev gasoline engine thats my opinion... __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

11-15-2010, 10:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	Personally, I hope the keep the Z NA...turbos and superchargers are an easy way to add HP but "easy" seldom if ever truly means "better". I think it accurate to say that any sort of forced induction adds complexity which also adds cost to both manufacturing AND to maintenance (i.e. the total cost of ownership). If folks want a turbo or supercharged on the vehicles then I would suggest leaving that in the hands of the aftermarket. Just my $0.02 of course. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

11-18-2010, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 18	we'll see, only time will say the truth I hope that Nissan continue its way developing great sports cars, and I love boost... __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

12-06-2010, 02:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 36 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	this guy says something about it to __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-11-2010, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 18	I really think the addition of a hybrid motor could be a good thing. We've only seen hybrids designed to boost economy, not power, and there are some insanely fast all electric cars so we shouldn't discredit the tech. Would having an addition 50 hp from a small motor on tap whenever we want it be such a bad thing? Hell, the battery could be small since we don't necessarily need the motor running the whole time.

11-15-2010, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
mjd77 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Washington, WI Age: 49 Posts: 183 Drives: 2004 RX-8 Rep Power: 18	I guarantee you lighter cars w/smaller displacement is the direction everyone will start to take soon. That way they can still produce cars that are plenty fast but with better mpg.

12-06-2010, 01:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	hmm... interesting... may consider trading up the 5.0 if they move to that engine... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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