Jacko Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Is that next years replacement for Twilight Grey then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 dont tease, tell all From the fouth paragraph of the article: Given that engineers appear to be using a Porsche Cayman as a comparison benchmark, it’s either the case that this remains a new, smaller 350Z (the two models are Nissan’s closest natural competitors), or that the company is setting a seriously high bar for its budget performance car. We can only hope that their choice of a Boxster companion will mean that the new car will be rear-drive as well. Well it's not a budget performance car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtehero Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 GT-R in one of its configurations then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 GT-R in one of its configurations then This is harder than I thought! lol From the fouth paragraph of the article: Given that engineers appear to be using a Porsche Cayman as a comparison benchmark, it’s either the case that this remains a new, smaller 350Z (the two models are Nissan’s closest natural competitors), or that the company is setting a seriously high bar for its budget performance car. We can only hope that their choice of a Boxster companion will mean that the new car will be rear-drive as well. Well it's not a budget performance car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 May be its a all new car all together like a 325z, lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 GT-R is GT-R there will not be "seconds" there will only be one car i think...which will be the "halo" car , the same way the zed was the "halo" car up to now... Nissan are pretty good at making affordable Front engine Rear Wheel Drive sporty cars... and the market is saturated with Front Wheel Drive Hot hatches...but not that many affordable RR wheel drives like you use to get in the 80's and Nissan won't try and compete against so many Front wheel drive euro hatches... including partner megane ( that's why they canned the almera and announced the stop of production of primera...) So then Nissan can cater for 4WD with Patrol, Pathfinder, Navara, Xtrail, Qashqai (Covers all segments possible for SUV/Offroaders) RWD SPORTS with GT-R, 350Z, and something else(??????) (Small sporty is not yet covered by Nissan...) There is definetely a gap in there for the 2.0 engined smaller Rear Wheel Drive huh? Also Qashqai uses a brand new 2.0 Nissan engine... no doubts there is some tunable FI performance in there somewhere... Nissan will let the Euro lot battle it in the hot hatch market and the sedan categories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 May be its a all new car all together like a 325z, lol ! Just because the dimensions are smaller, that doesn't mean that the engine will be! The Z33 is a bit of a lard ass afterall! You only have to do a bit of digging on the net to see what technology is new on other Nissan products in Japan and the US to get you thinking what engine, chassis, etc... might be used on the next gen zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 May be its a all new car all together like a 325z, lol ! Just because the dimensions are smaller, that doesn't mean that the engine will be! The Z33 is a bit of a lard ass afterall! You only have to do a bit of digging on the net to see what technology is new on other Nissan products in Japan and the US to get you thinking what engine, chassis, etc... might be used on the next gen zed. So we're looking at a smaller, lighter, but just as powerful, next gen Zed that handles better than a Cayman. That'll do for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 A couple of years ago there was mentioning that there was going to be a 250Z.. could it be this? Anyone know anything about a 250Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 A couple of years ago there was mentioning that there was going to be a 250Z.. could it be this? Anyone know anything about a 250Z? Nope, I'm sure the engine in the next gen zed will definately not be any smaller than the current one! A 250Z would suggest using a 2.5 litre engine. There is a lot of speculation that a small rear wheel drive coupe could appear in the future, but I would bet money on it not wearing a Z badge as it would lower the Z brand image! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 A couple of years ago there was mentioning that there was going to be a 250Z.. could it be this? Anyone know anything about a 250Z? Nope, the engine in the next gen zed will definately not be any smaller than the current one! A 250Z would suggest using a 2.5 litre engine. There is a lot of speculation that a small rear wheel drive coupe could appear in the future, but I would bet money on it not wearing a Z badge as it would lower the Z brand image! I'd have though you would have some insider knowledge on this anyway Steve ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 A couple of years ago there was mentioning that there was going to be a 250Z.. could it be this? Anyone know anything about a 250Z? Nope, the engine in the next gen zed will definately not be any smaller than the current one! A 250Z would suggest using a 2.5 litre engine. There is a lot of speculation that a small rear wheel drive coupe could appear in the future, but I would bet money on it not wearing a Z badge as it would lower the Z brand image! I'd have though you would have some insider knowledge on this anyway Steve ??? .........I've already said too much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 A couple of years ago there was mentioning that there was going to be a 250Z.. could it be this? Anyone know anything about a 250Z? Nope, the engine in the next gen zed will definately not be any smaller than the current one! A 250Z would suggest using a 2.5 litre engine. There is a lot of speculation that a small rear wheel drive coupe could appear in the future, but I would bet money on it not wearing a Z badge as it would lower the Z brand image! I'd have though you would have some insider knowledge on this anyway Steve ??? .........I've already said too much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 naughty naughty ...i'm going to tell Mr GHOSN HE IS WATCHING YOU... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 naughty naughty ...i'm going to tell Mr Goshn HE IS WATCHING YOU... C'mon Tony, of all people you should know it's spelt Ghosn not Gosshhhnnn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 corrected I got confused because but you cannot help but say " GOSHn that's a clever man" when you are standing before his knightly presence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 so letank87 is this what they were testing. Looks like it's now go the go ahead. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... dster.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 so letank87 is this what they were testing. Looks like it's now go the go ahead. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... dster.html No, they were testing the 09MY zed, I thought I'd given you all enough clues!!! Although this new Renault is interesting - maybe a platform share with a new Nissan small coupe based on the Urge concept!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 If that's the new 09 MY Zed, I'm going to start development of lowering springs NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 so letank87 is this what they were testing. Looks like it's now go the go ahead. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... dster.html No, they were testing the 09MY zed, I thought I'd given you all enough clues!!! Although this new Renault is interesting - maybe a platform share with a new Nissan small coupe based on the Urge concept!!! nah, we need more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscar Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Not sure what you all think...... But given the recent rumours about a hard top convertable, this looks like it could be in the running.... If you look at the photo again, you can see a line to the top of the rear window that looks like it goes across the roof (yeah i know there isnt one at the front) but could be the start of the convertable production. If not that, maybe a t- top?? Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Not sure what you all think...... But given the recent rumours about a hard top convertable, this looks like it could be in the running.... If you look at the photo again, you can see a line to the top of the rear window that looks like it goes across the roof (yeah i know there isnt one at the front) but could be the start of the convertable production. If not that, maybe a t- top?? Just a thought! No plans for a Z c+c to my knowledge, but there might be another Nissan/Infiniti on sale in Europe with a 3.7 V6 and folding hardtop! http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/29/rendered-speculation-infiniti-g37-hardtop-convertible/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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