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I think the chassis itself wasn't the issue, but maybe the tuning was. Heck, the GT350 is considered to be an excellent driver's car, while the standard Mustang GT is...not reviewed as favorably in the handling department. The two have the same chassis, with primarily suspension tuning...

The RX-7 is something that will probably never exist again. If yours runs well and can stay running, and it meets your needs, I think you should keep it. The Z will be a great, fun, daily driver, but from what we've seen so far, it doesn't look quite track ready. At the very least I'd think...

Lots of great thoughts here. For me: love the sleek elegant styling inside and out. wish there were ventilated seats. -T

Am I colorblind? I am seeing two shades of green. Top two photos looks like a jade, bottom two look more like a light metallic green, maybe like soap stone. Ooh, I see the top two are a color shifting type of paint. That must be the purple. -T

Now that some of the details are out, does anyone have updated thoughts? Clutch-type diff, could be good if tuned well. Sounds like the suspension setup was re-tuned, and somewhere I read that more caster was added (which will translate to more camber when when the wheel is turned without...

I don't think changing the piston or cylinder head shape could change the displacement. It might change the compression ratio, but the displacement is based on the volume swept by the pistons (if you imagine the top of the piston as the border, it will be the same at the top of the stroke or...

The Supra’s looks don’t work for me. Wasn’t a fan of the concept either, but the actual car looks a bit goofy to me. The lack of a manual transmission is a deal killer. It does sound like the Supra’s suspension is tuned better than the Z4, but I’m not a fan of BMW interiors, and the Supra...

My GT350 weighs about 3800 lbs, but in some ways feels more nimble than my 350Z, which was closer to 3300. If the new Z can be around 3500, but better balanced with more responsive inputs I think it could still be a great experience. One thing I can definitely notice in the Mustang is the...

I think the biggest concern is that at the end of its run the 370Z was no longer very competitive from a performance or even a fun standpoint. It seemed to feel a bit sluggish and outdated from what I have heard. If Nissan is able to make the car feel lighter, better balanced, and more lively...

I doubt the Z will be as fast as the Supra on the straights or corners, but I hope they are able to get it well balanced, with good steering, braking, and shifting feel. If they can make it responsive and fun, then I think it will still be a great car even if the numbers aren’t quite as good. -T

I voted “all of the above” which is mostly true, although there are a few standouts to me. The original of course is very special, although at the time I was too young to really appreciate it. When I was in college my dad got a used Z32. I would get to drive it when I was home on vacation...

Ventilated seats is really the only thing I'd want. I'd prefer ventilated over heated. -T

Great info Taro! Thanks for the details. Regarding the differential, I see on the release specs it says a "clutch type" differential. The Quaife unit I had on my 350Z is similar to the Torsen on my GT350 I believe (a system using witchcraft and gears on shafts with controlled friction...

"Z" was my first choice, but I would have accepted "Fairlady Z" as well. I've been getting sick of new numbers for each generation, although it does make it easy to tell the versions apart. Still prefer the consistent naming scheme like Corvette, 911, Mustang, etc. They don't need to change...

I voted 450 HP, RWD, Manual. Would like to see a true, track worthy vehicle. Two piece brake rotors all around. Brake cooling channels/deflectors to manage heat build-up. Calipers with easy to swap pads. Oil, Transmission, Differential coolers. Balanced handling. Some downforce (rear...

Hey All, Looking for a discussion on what people think the new Z will bring in terms of improvements over the 370z, and how it will compare to the competition (specifically the Supra). I currently have a GT350, but before that had a 2003 350Z that I loved. Owned it until a few years ago, and...