Let's talk about weight

[dddd]

The VR is only 18 pounds heavier ( including turbo's and inter coolers) than VQ according to the attached article
I would assume inter coolers being dry and probably not allowing for front inter cooler as well

A Deeper Look at Infiniti's New Twin-Turbo 3.0-liter V-6 (caranddriver.com)

The only further weight saving measure I can see over the 370 is it now specifies a tyre repair kit, so I'm assuming it does not run a spare wheel or jack now

 

[West Aussie]

we can start a new thread or if zboy is ok with it, we can keep going here.

What’s the prize! A new Z …ok I’m in

 

[jdm-rhd]

What’s the prize! A new Z …ok I’m in

no, a nickels worth of 20 dollar gold pieces...

 

[Zboy]

we can start a new thread or if zboy is ok with it, we can keep going here.

Sure, feel free to make a Price is Right edition lol.

 

[jdm-rhd]

Sure, feel free to make a Price is Right edition lol.

ok guys and gals...take your best guess.

keep discussing the weight tho...

 

[West Aussie]

Just found this article on a Facebook group…it seems to suggest the new Z will be quite a bit heavier but that they are trying to offset it by making it feel light…whatever that means
https://www.motorauthority.com/news...V9TEMsSndJj8AuOHQmPq5mZCSr2M35JhMCRHhDYt-ZwJE

 

[DevonK]

Just found this article on a Facebook group…it seems to suggest the new Z will be quite a bit heavier but that they are trying to offset it by making it feel light…whatever that means
https://www.motorauthority.com/news...V9TEMsSndJj8AuOHQmPq5mZCSr2M35JhMCRHhDYt-ZwJE

Yeah that gave me a chuckle when I read it, I don't think anyone has made a 3600 lb car feel "light".

 

[280driver]

I heard about 200lbs more, but drives like it’s lighter due to the suspension and steering system changes.

 

[Jdawg_89]

Nothing is confirmed, but I think Dan addressed this on another topic:

trackratZ said:
@Dan_Passe, couple of questions please.

a) are the Options list on the spec sheet complete (besides the Proto options), i.e. no other options available, there doesn't seem to be many? What about some of the Performance items avail to those wanting Sport? I'm set for Performance but hoping won't tip the scales at $50K to start with.

b) any idea on curb weights?

A) options will be limited at launch. Can’t speak to year 2 but for 2023 models it’ll be slightly limited.

B) expected to be near the current car (maybe a bit more) - will release when homologation complete.

And this kind of makes sense right? We know that the VR30 is only several lbs. heavier than the VQ motor... even with all the new safety tech and amenities added to the new Z, how much more could it really weigh? ~3450 lbs give or take for the manual performance-spec seems about right. 9AT is a toss up, we don't know much about that transmission.

 

[Andaesthetics]

3425 curb weight.

 

[RicerX]

VR30 with accessories is about 50lbs heavier than VQ37VHR with accessories.

9AT is lighter than outgoing 7AT, so automatic Z cars should be roughly same weight as previous 370Z as far as drivetrains are concerned, with the exception of the weight of the R190 diff that's likely in the new Z. I would be surprised if they're still using the R200. Current Q cars use R190 diff, and for the longest time there was no LSD available on the aftermarket (or from factory), until the VR30 came to market, and that's when a couple people came to aftermarket with solutions. My suspicion is the LSD available in the new Z is sourced from AMS.

 

[takemorepills]

The VR is only 18 pounds heavier ( including turbo's and inter coolers) than VQ according to the attached article
I would assume inter coolers being dry and probably not allowing for front inter cooler as well

A Deeper Look at Infiniti's New Twin-Turbo 3.0-liter V-6 (caranddriver.com)

The only further weight saving measure I can see over the 370 is it now specifies a tyre repair kit, so I'm assuming it does not run a spare wheel or jack now

Are the 370Z doors and hatch aluminum? Nissan said the new Z doors and hatch will be aluminum

 

[dddd]

Are the 370Z doors and hatch aluminum? Nissan said the new Z doors and hatch will be aluminum

I believe the 370 already runs aluminum bonnet, doors and hatch same as new Z, so no gain or loss there

 

[therumblewagon]

Roughly 21:52, educated guess made that it'll be around 3,500 - based upon the fully functional VR30-swapped 370 Z1 Motorsports put together

 

[Z_Coastal]

Weight is a big concern for me, my car is about 3200 Lbs.
I really hope it feels lighter than the scale would suggest, which has been stated as a design criteria.

For me, I am not concerned about 0-60 (it will be plenty fast), it is about a car feeling light, nimble, compact, and buttoned down.