Got the wife’s approval, that’s one step ahead of most of us here.
I’ll have to go with ask forgiveness instead of permission route
I don't think Nissan will hit the 500hp mark for the Nismo; More likely they'll hit 425-450. If they do hit the 500, I'm putting deposit down ASAP. The Nismo will most likely be, body mods, interior upgrades, slight suspension tweak and an exhaust (Like the 370z/350z Nismo).It would be great to offer a base competitively priced 300 VR30, but historically Nissan has not done this with the Z. I'm still thinking all models will be 400hp, except the upscale Nismo, where power gets bumped to closer 500hp. Plus, even knowing Nissan has been producing excellent models lately (so glad!), financially offering two engine levels wouldn't justify the production costs for such a low volume sports car. High $30K or low $40K for the base 400 VR30 is still good pricing for the performance nowadays.
This is so true. Especially in a 6Mt. Once boost hits, it hits hard, and 400hp on the VR's are cranking out close to 380rwhp which is close to 450crank, and I'll honestly say, if the torque curve is flat enough, you'll def spin tires in 2nd gear. Fighting for traction will def be key. My AWD chirps the MPS4s during certain launches even without launch control.For a daily I think 300hp is more than enough for most people.
100% my guess too. Nissan can't project Mustang sales figures. That's just not going to happen. Mustang's do so well due to their constant upgrades and low prices provided by the F150 sales. The rogue is bread and butter for Nissan hence why it was the first to get the full host of upgrades.it is possible they do it to keep costs down. like a v6 mustang vs the gt. not sure that nissan will sell the valume the pony cars are made in, but it is possible if the z is the automotive hit i think it is gonna be
This is exactly what I was thinking too. Nicer trim and more power typically go hand in hand.So my thoughts for what it’s worth
Not overly fussed if it’s only 300hp, can only go so fast on the roads before the copes take your cars and crush them…I’m not going to the track, I just want it to be fast enough to be fun, nimble and sound amazing…..especially for an every day ride.
But here is the thing.
An entry model is more like to miss out on other things that I do want, side collision monitoring, front and back sensors, possibly a better sound system, nicer seats, reverse camera ( not yet a legal requirement here) better headlights etc etc..the things that make a car enjoyable to drive.
So whilst I wouldn’t mind a step down in power I would mind missing out on all the little extras….and so would probably still go the more expensive option regardless
Don't know if it was competitively priced, but the Z32 300ZX was available with a base V6 and a twin-turbo variant. I seem to remember it being decent from a pricing strategy perspective though.It would be great to offer a base competitively priced 300 VR30, but historically Nissan has not done this with the Z.
Don't think it's financially smart in today's world for Nissan to produce two diff engines in the new Z, and one with less hp than the outgoing 370Z. From the 350Z on, only one engine was offered, not counting the tuned Nismos.Don't know if it was competitively priced, but the Z32 300ZX was available with a base V6 and a twin-turbo variant. I seem to remember it being decent from a pricing strategy perspective though.