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While all the buzz at Nissan has recently centered on the GT-R, the Tokyo-based company has quietly been working on the next-generation Z.The overall shape and profile of the new Z will remain relatively unchanged. However, it will be slightly smaller than the current car.... The new power-to-weight ratio for the "370Z" will allow the car to reach 60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds, and should give the Porsche Cayman S a run for its money around any racetrack.
Oh, and speaking of money, there are rumors that the price tag will also increase, probably north of the $35,000 mark. The 370Z will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November and go on sale in the U.S. in early 2009.
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Sorry, I forgot to add the link. They say the actual car will look very much like the current Z car. My guess is that the camera lense used was not the best to give the car its correct proportions. They were trying to highlights the new "fangs' on the front.
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... the face is now more distinctive than before. Also adding spice to the new-look Z are "fangs... The overall shape and profile of the new Z will remain relatively unchanged..."
Yes. It will be a rival. And once tuners get the superchargers rolling they will be deadly on the street. Remains to be seen wether they will fit the car with brakes that can last more than a couple of laps on a track, though.
Should be a great car for the money.
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It's ugly, it's a Nissan. Never liked the original either.
Yes, those who buy Porcshe for the brand kudos, most buyers around here-OC, CA, will never swap for a Nissan. Some absolute gear heads might if the performance proves to be comparible.
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ITS NOT ALL ABOUT HORSEPOWER .Tip to Nissan Designers .. There are something called Curves not Just Angles and Computer lines that drag from A to B when designing a car.And AAHH GERMAN ENGINEERING.. No Claus ..No Hanz ..No Zigfried ..No FERDINAND You kidding me? Some guy named Shiro Nakamura. I dont think so ...Do Germans have the Coolest names or what!!!
The first response to new Japanese competitor threads is always "it's ugly" shortly followed by "it's not German" or some variation of Brand X stinks.
350hp, 3000 lbs, proven platform, $35K...even if it needs a few mods to be track ready what street/track car doesn't?
Personally, I'm intrigued. If nothing else, more competition will force improvement by Porsche. Or else German cars will be relegated to the same place German performance motorcycles are...
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There are so many cars and SUV's for that matter that have 350 HP or more. If all we wanted was HP we would all own Vettes or some other American made sports car.You can Tune any car to get 350 to 400HP with enough $$$ Probally even a Ford Pinto wich in case looks similar in design to the 370Z .Take off your blinders .. Its UGLY and a redisgn is probally already in the works..
There are so many cars and SUV's for that matter that have 350 HP or more. If all we wanted was HP we would all own Vettes or some other American made sports car.You can Tune any car to get 350 to 400HP with enough $$$ Probally even a Ford Pinto wich in case looks similar in design to the 370Z .Take off your blinders .. Its UGLY and a redisgn is probally already in the works..
Hmmm, can't think of too many 3000lb cars with 350 horses. And definately can't think of a single 3k lb suv.
HP and lightweight are important to ME. Nothing is wrong with the Vette either.
To you = ugly. To me = neat looking. You can't satisfy everyone and that is part of the appeal. Don't forget that there are plenty of people that think Porsches look like frogs.
I am tired of cookie cutter cars (esp fwd sedans). I like this photochopped Z and I like the 2009 Maxima.
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and a redisgn is probally already in the works..