Official Nissan Z Nismo Discussion / News & Speculation via Bestcarweb Japan

[trackratZ]

I agree to a point with you. 300 hp is definitely too little but staying under 400 would not be a bad call for nissan. Starting at 350 (which will match the outgoing 370) giving the sport around 400, and the nismo closer to 450-475 would be a good enough split to justify the extra money spent on the extra horsepower, but I doubt they want to push the engine to the limit from the start. Not to mention improved suspension, tires, brakes, and aero bits hopefully to help solidify the difference in price

Good point, base model power should at least be the same as the outgoing model, not any less. This will keep price points low enough under $40K, not to mention insurance premiums. Base model with 400hp will be tough to crack at $35K nowadays, but I won't complain.

Sport and up should only have the 400hp version or more. Will see what comes out of ZCON in Colorado.

 

[D'evilnissanZ84]

The new Nismo Z looks good in the renderings. I'm more interested in the improvements in aero and suspension. I believe it'll make around 430 to 450hp. Good competitor to american muscle and the Supra.

 

[D'evilnissanZ84]

Yup, and they will probably be the last ICE sport cars offered by Nissan before everything goes EV.

Will anyone be holding off from making a purchase until we see the Nismo version?

I'm debating because if the Nismo comes out the following year it might be worth the wait.

 

[gymratter]

another rendering

 

[therumblewagon]

Would looove a factory-offered duckbill spoiler like that, too, but I'm sure the aftermarket scene will be all over it in no time.

 

[Zboy]

I like this one!

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

Maybe because I grow up idolizing 90s sport cars but I like me some big wings!

 

[Captain_Kirk]

I don't think this one has been posted.

 

[TaroBaapG35]

another rendering

.....I must say, even with not being a fan of the slammed look, good lord, the accents and mods make this look badass.

Could you change to bronze wheels I think this is def my new wallpaper.

GREAT JOB!!

 

[TaroBaapG35]

Would looove a factory-offered duckbill spoiler like that, too, but I'm sure the aftermarket scene will be all over it in no time.

Don't you worry sir; the big 370z aftermarket companies will create them. Fly1, Stillen, EVO-R, etc.

 

[because_murica]

Wow if this is true I'll hold out for the Nismo. I have a 5.0 and a g37x I chose the mustang over a 370 because I had the same engine in my Infiniti.

I remember reports from months back mentioning awd and referring to the Nismo Z as a baby skyline. It makes total sense too with the car being built on the q50/q60 platform. The camo cars look larger and maybe the car in Arizona with the huge wheel gap is an awd car? Who knows, but I also have a thing for awd cars. With the mustang already in my garage, I'd prefer an awd Z. Even more excited for the new Z now. It might come down to either a Z or gr86 for me in a few years, but if the Nismo is awd I may have to pony up.

I don't see awd happening, not even in the Nismo. The fact that the new Z is even happening is a miracle - and I highly doubt Nissan will front the cash to develop an awd version. Awd also doesn't make sense for the Z in my opinion as it was always intended on being rwd, short wheelbase, etc. No one knows the future however.

As to the ride height on the test cars, I just think that's what Nissan believes would be most practical for most people.

 

[trackratZ]

Nah, there is no need for an AWD Z, that's territory for the R35/R36. Keeping true to RWD roots, I do hope the suspension is more tuneable than the 370Z, and don't mind various susp settings included - Sport, Track, etc. Ride height, ala Model S Cheetah mode? Too much to ask LOL

 

[BobDigi5060]

I don't see awd happening, not even in the Nismo. The fact that the new Z is even happening is a miracle - and I highly doubt Nissan will front the cash to develop an awd version. Awd also doesn't make sense for the Z in my opinion as it was always intended on being rwd, short wheelbase, etc. No one knows the future however.

As to the ride height on the test cars, I just think that's what Nissan believes would be most practical for most people.

The car is on the same platform as the q50 and q60. The Titan and Frontier have a 9 speed and it's possible an updated or redesigned q50/q60 will get that as well and offer the cars with awd like they always have. A shorter final drive and suspension upgrades would make it right. It makes sense imho no other awd cars that are 2 seaters and under $60k. It's something the Supra doesn't offer and you can only get a manual and possibly awd in the Z. It wouldn't surprise me since the Z is being built on a FM once again.

I'd like to see it happen because a new GTR is unattainable for most of us and I think an awd Nismo would do well in sales and performance. We shall see. I'd love two rwd and an awd model for this car.

 

[takemorepills]

The car is on the same platform as the q50 and q60. The Titan and Frontier have a 9 speed and it's possible an updated or redesigned q50/q60 will get that as well and offer the cars with awd like they always have. A shorter final drive and suspension upgrades would make it right. It makes sense imho no other awd cars that are 2 seaters and under $60k. It's something the Supra doesn't offer and you can only get a manual and possibly awd in the Z. It wouldn't surprise me since the Z is being built on a FM once again.

I'd like to see it happen because a new GTR is unattainable for most of us and I think an awd Nismo would do well in sales and performance. We shall see. I'd love two rwd and an awd model for this car.

The "Skyline" as it is called in Japan, which is our Q50 and Q60 here in the states, is not receiving a next generation sedan or coupe, according to Nissan Japan. They are letting those (Q50/Q60) languish. I think that does not bode well for the Q60 in USA. Maybe we'll get the 9AT??

Nissan never, ever teased AWD on the FM Z's. I would be shocked if Nissan offered the Z35 in AWD.
As it is, I plan on replacing my AWD Q60 with a Z35, and I am somewhat torn on that because the Nissan AWD is far better than our Subarus we have owned, and I worry that 400hp+ in a 2 seater RWD coupe in WA State would be a handful 50% of the year due to our weather.

 

[trackratZ]

Nissan never, ever teased AWD on the FM Z's. I would be shocked if Nissan offered the Z35 in AWD.
As it is, I plan on replacing my AWD Q60 with a Z35, and I am somewhat torn on that because the Nissan AWD is far better than our Subarus we have owned, and I worry that 400hp+ in a 2 seater RWD coupe in WA State would be a handful 50% of the year due to our weather.

I'd rather NOT have the Z35 to be awd. When I tracked my STi years ago it was faultless handling wise, point and shoot car with mild understeer. But it was never as fun as a rwd platform. Now with the Z35 coming in at 400hp, lots of grins to be expected. More finesse perfecting corners and exits, drifts. Really looking forward to that, but only if the chassis can handle the power. Weight should not be an issue.

Leave the awd with the R35/36 if that lasts in years ahead.