Agreed.... the corvette C7 launched with a $52,000 base as you stated. I just wanna say something about price.
I think the Z is pricey now due to lack of updates. But in the first 4 years of the Z. People felt it wasn't worth $40,000 based on it not having 400HP like the competition. But I...
I expect this car to be the most direct competitor to the Z. I can't predict which one will be better, but. I believe Nissan has Toyota scared to even release this car. Both companies will need to have tricks up their sleeve.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1108601_2019-toyota-supra-rendered
I don't think this is technically a first attempt. I believe it will harness a lot of information from the 7 year run of the Genesis coupe, which faired much better than people expected.
The Kia Optima straight took a shyt on the Nissan Altima. It was leagues better in every performance aspect...
It's possible it may move upmarket slightly. But don't think the 400HP version will be the close to $60k model. I'm sure that model will float around in the 40's with a 300HP in the 30's. If I had to guess the rumored 500HP hybrid DCT will be a top line Nismo model that will garner that excess...
Hello.... I'm known in the 370z forum as Unknown370. Slightly altered my name in hopes that the Z35 will be a worthy step up over the Z34 and I'll be a future owner. I've been into import tuning since the 90's. when I owned an FD Rx7. Then owned a 240sx a G35, G37 then a 370z. Excited to see...