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Yeah the current Z34 is due for a replacement soon. I'm excited to see what they deliver but those artist renderings are none too pretty (I understand they have nothing to do with the manufacturer). I would expect at least 380hp from the top tier powerplant with the Genesis Coupe now offering 350hp from their 6. The Z could easily offer that from a turbo four.
Company bosses want to phase out the V-6, though a small but strong fan base might lead engineers to retain it. Nissan feels that it has to "wean" the motoring public off the six cylinder, which has been its mainstay powerplant since the very beginning, and switch to a more fuel-efficient four.
Whether or not Nissan intends it, a number of buyers will cross-shop this with the next generations of the Mustang GT and Camaro SS. The Z needs to keep the V6 in order to hold its own in the horsepower wars against the pony cars.
I'm all for a turbo four myself. As long as its smooth operating I won't complain and having dealt with a turbo four in my current car I know how easy it is to make big power down the line. Audi and MBZ have proven that it’s possible to produce a smooth operating turbo four that makes 300hp+ without the lag and abrupt power delivery associated with high output turbo power plants.
I had a VQ in my G35 and although it was a great motor for its time, it’s getting a bit long in the tooth and doesn't respond particularly well to mods outside of forced induction.
Per the article, I don't understand why automakers are so adamant to "wean" buyers off V6 engines and put them in turbo fours solely in the name of fuel efficiency. Some of us prefer the grunt and sound of a V6 (or V8 for that matter) and will sacrifice a few mpg for the larger engine option.
Our insider mentions that lightweight high-tensile steel will be used to further reduce the car's curb weight by up to 420 pounds to a class-leading 2866 pounds.
That means downsizing while creating a compelling design and minimizing its sticker price. And employing four-cylinder turbos will do the brand no harm in lowering prices, CO2, and fuel consumption.
The final production version should debut one year later at the same show with a price tag starting under $30,000.
Lighter, smaller, cheaper. I like what I'm hearing.
I think they're trying to get into the segment that would make it more of an SX than a Z. The Z should be a V6 or I6 300-400HP, 2-seater, weight of course I'd like the lightest possible, but realistically they would be ~3000lbs, $26-32K, and compete with V6 and V8s
An SX would compete with the FRS/BRZ and other light sporty cars.
A perfect SX would be 200-250HP all motor or 250-300HP turbo, 2600lbs, 4-seat, hatch or short coupe $20-26k
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