GranTurismoEra Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Good point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 21 hours ago, Lee370Z said: You make a good point there. I do love the Z, but it does carry quite a bit of weight to be fair. And yet weight isn't the defining characteristics for a GT car as 4 out the 10 'sports cars' in the below link weigh about the same or more than a Z....... Also power isn't a defining characteristics, as the below link shows cars with a very board power range to which the Z would feature in the middle. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/best-cars/top-10-best-affordable-sports-cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, davey_83 said: And yet weight isn't the defining characteristics for a GT car as 4 out the 10 'sports cars' in the below link weigh about the same or more than a Z....... Also power isn't a defining characteristics, as the below link shows cars with a very board power range to which the Z would feature in the middle. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/best-cars/top-10-best-affordable-sports-cars Agree. It is just a personal preference thing for me that's all. I think if Nissan made a 200SX successor(I loved my S14a 200SX), I'd prefer that because it would be lighter and smaller than my 370Z. For example I much prefer driving my Mini Cooper S down nice twisty country roads in comparison to my 370Z, because the Mini is so much smaller and lighter. The 370Z rewards in other ways though for sure(a better noise/more gutsy engine/rwd etc). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, davey_83 said: And yet weight isn't the defining characteristics for a GT car as 4 out the 10 'sports cars' in the below link weigh about the same or more than a Z....... Also power isn't a defining characteristics, as the below link shows cars with a very board power range to which the Z would feature in the middle. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/best-cars/top-10-best-affordable-sports-cars i think japanese cars are treated with some critical bias. Some cars get to be labelled sports cars while others are not classed as so purely down to weight and/or power. The average man on the street sees the Z as a sports but in enthusiasts circles it may not be so. I remember comments stating the GT86 wasnt a sports car due to only having 200hp so it shifted from weight to power lol Its a case of i dunno ill just enjoy my car. Thats for others to figure out The Nismo with its hard suspension and almost track ready state a GT? Not so comfortable GT Edited September 2, 2020 by GranTurismoEra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 It's not about weight or power, it's about ride. If you take a comfy GT, make it less refined. It's a sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 And McLaren show you can do both with their cars. Their ride is impeccable, albeit expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) On 02/09/2020 at 09:28, Lee370Z said: Agree. It is just a personal preference thing for me that's all. I think if Nissan made a 200SX successor(I loved my S14a 200SX), I'd prefer that because it would be lighter and smaller than my 370Z. For example I much prefer driving my Mini Cooper S down nice twisty country roads in comparison to my 370Z, because the Mini is so much smaller and lighter. The 370Z rewards in other ways though for sure(a better noise/more gutsy engine/rwd etc). There have been some Silvia renderings floating around. A 2 liter 2 + 2 300 hp would be good using A35 Engine maybe or the older q60 300hp engine if it still exists. Edited September 5, 2020 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: There have been some Silvia renderings floating around. A 2 liter 2 + 2 liter 300 hp would be good using A35 Engine maybe or the older q60 300hp engine if it still exists. Yes and I'd really love it if they brought it back for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I think that looks crap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Why would it have such a high front end? It's still going to be a boxer with a low COG. I don't get these fantasy renders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Looks like a Model 3 with less doors and more grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 This is based on test cars that have been spotted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 The front looks like a cross between a 370, a Panamera and a 1er. I don’t hate it, but neither does it stick out as memorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Going for the GT or more mature look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I like the way it looks to be fair...but then I like the way that the new Supra looks as well, and everyone seems to hate the way that looks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 guys guys, there is always the GR 86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I've turned my direction to this now for sure. Nissan who?! I'm done with the Z brand now they've abandoned the UK...sod them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Lee370Z said: I've turned my direction to this now for sure. Nissan who?! I'm done with the Z brand now they've abandoned the UK...sod them! I've been saying this for AGES 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 18 hours ago, Lee370Z said: I've turned my direction to this now for sure. Nissan who?! I'm done with the Z brand now they've abandoned the UK...sod them! well if shouting for 4 years for a refresh wasnt bad enough there are always alternatives. I expect this to sell well if priced right. I wouldn't rule out a change of direction in the future from Nissan. Toyota remain at top for a reason. Nissan should take notes instead of taking the ball and running home! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 https://www.topgear.com/car-news/toyota-gt86-deadfor-now GT86 UK sales concluded. Guessing a late summer/autumn release for the GR86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ekona Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 For the first few minutes I thought he was missing the point entirely, but by the end he nails it completely. Great video, and sums up perfectly why the BRZ86 is what it is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Took mine out for a little run on Friday to top up the battery, it’s still so much fun. I don’t think I can sell it unless a totally new project catches my eye (V8 VIP build. Volvo 850R. I also want to modify a Cube too!). Despite not having the actual speed of the Cayman, it feels so much faster because of the noise and the way it moves & steers and you feel every bit of tarmac. I’ll defo be keeping an eye on these when they drop to importable money, that bit of extra displacement is the sweet spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Stutopia said: Took mine out for a little run on Friday to top up the battery, it’s still so much fun. I don’t think I can sell it unless a totally new project catches my eye (V8 VIP build. Volvo 850R. I also want to modify a Cube too!). Despite not having the actual speed of the Cayman, it feels so much faster because of the noise and the way it moves & steers and you feel every bit of tarmac. I’ll defo be keeping an eye on these when they drop to importable money, that bit of extra displacement is the sweet spot. GR 86 with mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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