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

[timszee]

I don't think it sounds odd at all. I often refer to my car, and others though out the generations, as a/the/my "Z" so it works for me.

This exactly. Every Z I've had has been the "Z". Now it's actually called just that.

 

[takemorepills]

I don't think it sounds odd at all. I often refer to my car, and others though out the generations, as a/the/my "Z" so it works for me.

I was referring to "Fairlady" in the post with the Aussie

 

[sluggoZ]

I like the Z....I mention this Z name when the 350Z came out that Nissan should of called it just the Z. (It's a sports car)
Just like what Chevrolet did with the Corvette name and eventually, badge only with the Corvette name.

 

[takemorepills]

This exactly. Every Z I've had has been the "Z". Now it's actually called just that.

I do the same with my past Zs, and now that I have a Q60 I just call it "the Q" (although I much preferred it's previous name, "G"!!)

 

[Thelife]

I’m guessing it was intentional so they can release the lower HP motor under the same name in year 2 or 3. You know it’s coming.

 

[takemorepills]

I’m guessing it was intentional so they can release the lower HP motor under the same name in year 2 or 3. You know it’s coming.

Why would that matter?

The Z31 and Z32 were both called "300ZX" and each had a turbo and non-turbo motor. But both motors were 3.0L...

Did Nissan start labeling cars by HP recently?

 

[zeeder]

I’m guessing it was intentional so they can release the lower HP motor under the same name in year 2 or 3. You know it’s coming.

I disagree as well. They did it, in part, due to the potential perception of reduced performance by going from 370Z to 300Z. I don't think they would have brought the X out again as this is not as focused on cutting edge tech as the ZX models were.

 

[Z34_2.0]

I'm sorry but people complain about the dumbest things. Just be happy we got a new Z.

 

[Zboy]

I'm a little surprised that so many voted for Fairlady Z.

 

[Go2ZZZ]

They did right. My Asian friends don’t like the #4. So, if they went with 400z they wouldn’t get it,

 

[Rushwal]

I'm ok with Z, but I will be finding some way to put Fairlady on mine.

 

[Y_PLZ]

Do you guys think Nissan make a mistake not naming the Z the 400Z? Like everyone on the web is still calling it "400Z".

 

[vb22]

Do you guys think Nissan make a mistake not naming the Z the 400Z? Like everyone on the web is still calling it "400Z".

I'll say it again, everyone can thank Autoguide/that other Z forum for spreading all the false reporting of Nissan Canada trademarking 400Z.

 

[MZGA]

Nissan should have left it at Fairlady Z. The real Z owners know that’s the true name of the car.

 

[Lin626]

If they had called it 400Z, then 400 would only denotes the HP. If Nissan released a more powerful versions in the future then the name would have to change. So I'm fine with Nissan Z.