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You're right, and that's largely the point of the NISMO, but it won't stop comparisons from being unfavorable to the Z in terms of its "sports car credibility," per se. That's just seemingly how it is. If I had it *my* way, Nissan would release a "Track" variant (which should be called "Sport"...

You're definitely right, but I don't think that's as evident to those outside the community as it maybe should be. Nissan markets the Z as its pure distillation of "sports car" so I don't think that does it any favors when it's automatically compared against cars that may have a more hardcore...

True! Though I could see some of the performance-oriented details being used - NACA ducts, fender vents, more aggressive front aero (maybe even canards), etc.

That's possible, absolutely. Perhaps it'd be more accurate to say that, given the GT-style tuning of the Z34 and RZ34 suspension, increasing the weight has likely exaggerated any baked-in or pre-existing issues. I think the point that the various reviews wherein the handling (particularly at the...

True, and it did gain a small amount of weight, so I think we could assume that a 300hp variant of the new Z would be roughly as quick as the equivalent-spec 370. Which would be mighty disappointing if you look at the fan reaction to the instrumented test numbers the 400hp version is putting...

You're right, but I think you're looking at it from the wrong angle. Seems to me that people were angry that the 2023 Z *as it is* was overpriced. So, a 400hp model at $40K was considered by many to be too high a starting point (and secondarily that the gap between the only choices was too...

Speaking with wallets... Oh, I think people would do just that, and this is what might make it not particularly worthwhile for Nissan to build. I don't think there's any evidence that it would sell, to this point. Unless maybe you've seen some that I simply haven't. Here's an example: At least...

Yeah, I believe that the answer is, and always has been, a resounding "no."

Agreed! Those look outstanding, plus they could even throw on the fender vents if they want to align the NISMO Z with the GT-series racing look they did with the GTR.

I could see some of these changes being upgrades that the NISMO receives, definitely. I don't know if they necessarily will be altering the shape of the grille (that camo could easily be misdirection), but I can certainly see it going to a mesh covering rather than the slats. That plus the...

I concur, Dr. The new fascia has grown on me, though I confess that it doesn't always photograph well. One thing that too many photographers continually do is take these low angle straight-on or front 3/4 shots that are arguably the most unflattering to the grille shape - when standing at...

I've dozed off in mine, for sure, and it would have basically identical interior dimensions to the new Z (though I can't say if the seating position is exactly the same). It's certainly not something one would want to do without it being truly necessary. Having said that, the storage space is...

Do you... Do you just not understand the difference between acceleration and speed? Like, literally, in the truest sense? I really think you're just using incorrect terminology. Your definition of "sensibly" driving is evidently *so rigid* that it limits throttle input on public roads to...

To be fair, you've said quite a few things, many of which were silly and some of which made sense. Applying full throttle does not equate to "driving fast" and isn't an inherently "track only" action, for example. That was a silly position to take. Recklessly speeding, however, definitely is...

Yes, because this isn't a massive false-equivalency. Come on, man, he wasn't referring specifically to street racing. It really seems like you are either deliberately misinterpreting this or being obtuse because you have a particular bone to pick with...something. That you have never applied...

Surprisingly, I kind of like the Sport wheels, in both design and color. They are much more of a graphite/gun-metal, which allows one to see more detail.

Oh, yeah, for certain. But I don't think that's what's really holding back its sprints. Definitely a handling concern, and various publications have lamented the damping and lack of adjustable suspension settings as being issues with the Z, so that could reflect the old platform failing to fully...

Tires would go a loooong way, for sure. A tune would be interesting but it could conceivably make it even *harder* to launch, depending how it's specifically mapped/designed. I had an Eclipse that had serious traction issues with mild tuning, and a similar issue with my Solstice GXP once I...

? Anyone planting their foot to do 4sec 0-60 times *in unsafe conditions or in an uncontrolled manner* on public roads should have their driving *license* revoked. Fixed it for you.