Did Nissan make the right call by naming it just "Z"?

[Donalex]

The 300 was named for the liter size of the engine (3.0), and not the TT horsepower. Auto TT's are 280hp and N/A's are 220hp.

 

[takemorepills]

"400" would have been a re-interpretation of the established naming protocol, which was always based around engine displacement.

I can't/couldn't believe how so many people disregard the naming heritage of the car so they can insist on calling it 400.

I think Nissan dropped the numerical reference for 2 reasons:

1. Marketers are DUMB, and probably balked at the car being called "300Z" due to the numerical retrograde. "300Z" is actually an unused name, and Nissan had no issues using "300ZX" for 2 different generations. Anyways, marketers probably want to name a future SUV after the Z.....so eff 'em

2. Dropping the numerical reference allows a "send-off" of the nameplate.

The moment I see an "automotive pundit" call the Z a "400Z" I immediately check the publish date, and if it is post Z reveal, I immediately write them off as a hack.