The Nissan 370Z Thread

New Nissan Z revealed with retro design and 400bhp V6

Seventh generation of Japanese firm's sports car line features new look and tech but isn't coming to the UK

Nissan has revealed the production version of the new Z sports car, which features a 400bhp twin-turbo V6 powerplant and new retro-infused design.

Previewed last September by the Z Proto, the new Toyota Supra rival will be the seventh generation of the Japanese firm's Z-car line, following the 370Z. It will go on sale in the US next year, but due to what Nissan has previously referred to as "a shrinking European sports car market and specific regulations on emissions", it won't be offered in the UK.

The rear-wheel-drive Z switches from the 3.7-litre V6 of the 370Z to a new 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine, also used in the Infiniti Q60 coupé. As well as offering 68bhp more power than the 370Z's engine, the new unit produces 350lb ft of torque at 5600rpm, 30% more than the previous model's.

The Z is offered with a six-speed manual gearbox or a nine-speed automatic. Both ’boxes offer a 'performance-grade' launch assist control system and manual models feature a carbonfibre composite driveshaft and a downshift rev-matching function.

Nissan says a key focus for the new Z was to build on the handling traits of previous-generation models. Chief product specialist Hiroshi Tamura said: “More than just powerful and agile, the all-new Z is designed to be one with the driver, for the car to be a ‘dance partner’ for their on-road adventures.”

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-nissan-z-revealed-retro-design-and-400bhp-v6
 
Nissan reveals its latest Z car - Here's all you need to know about the 294kW 400Z

• Nissan introduced its all-new 400Z sports car.

• The 400Z is the seventh-generation of a lineage that spans 50 years.

• Introduction to the South African market is still under study.

After more than 50 years of gracing petrol heads and purists with its presence, the latest chapter in Nissan's Z storybook has broken cover. Revealed in New York to a global online audience, the all-new Nissan 400Z is the seventh generation in this lineage of cars and will look to add to the 1.8 million units that have found homes before it.

With Nissan South Africa confirming that the "introduction of 400Z in South Africa is under study and will be confirmed in due course", the car will go on sale in America in the second quarter of 2022.

Ashwani Gupta, chief operating officer/chief performance officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, says: "For us at Nissan, the Z is a part of who we are and represents years of our commitment to customers. Through the Z, we bring the latest sports car design, performance and excitement to as many people as we can."

https://www.news24.com/wheels/newmo...ou-need-to-know-about-the-294kw-400z-20210818
 
What Do You Think Of The New Nissan Z And Toyota GR 86?

Two carmakers want to impress us with new versions of beloved models, did they impress you?

The Nissan Z and Toyota 86 will soon be vying for the hearts and minds of drivers everywhere and even though they’re not 1:1 competitors, it can be assumed that they’re aimed at more or less the same person.

I won’t say that the Nissan Z is going to save Nissan, and I won’t say that the GR 86 will vindicate those who swore the previous version of the car just needed more power. But I will say that both of these machines look like they’ll do their nameplates justice.

I like the idea of the 86 more than the Z. I’ll take a naturally aspirated engine over forced induction all day because I’m a romantic, but forced induction has come a long way, too. The near elimination of turbo-lag in recent years really weakens the argument against turbocharged power plants.

Then again, while I like the idea of the 86, the design of the new Z is awesome from front to back. The interior is exciting! The cabin actually shows creativity, but not for its own sake. The changes look genuinely functional — like those awesome air vents on the door that clean up the dash.

Making something different and functional is not always easy. When I look at the rest of the Z, in aggregate, I think it’s better designed than the Toyota, which strikes me as OK but lacking the Z’s stand out features.

Also, I have to say that they kind of look similar. Am I the only one that’s seeing this? Sure, both are sports cars, but overall I think they have very similar front ends and you can’t say the same about the previous generations of these cars. Though, because of the cool design bits on the new Z, the 86 just ends up looking a little boring in comparison.

jalopnik.com

What Do You Think Of The New Nissan Z And Toyota GR 86? - Jalopnik

The Nissan Z and Toyota 86 will soon be vying for the hearts and minds of drivers everywhere and even though they’re not 1:1 competitors, it can be assumed that they’re aimed at more or less the same person.
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This is the new Nissan Z. And no, you can’t have one

Alas, the follow-up to the 370Z won’t be sold in Britain. But doesn't it look smart?

Welcome to the seventh-generation Nissan Z car. Called simply the Nissan Z, it’s a rear-wheel-drive, twin-turbocharged 400bhp two-door coupe with a manual transmission that…isn’t going to be sold in Britain. But hey, America doesn’t get the GR Yaris and we very much do, so we’ll call it even.

The Z goes on sale in the US next spring. It ditches the 370Z’s old 3.7-litre V6 for a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre. Power is up by 68bhp and there’s 30 per cent more torque, so you’re looking at a nice, round 400bhp and 350lb ft. No performance figures yet, but we’re promised the 0-60mph time is around 15 per cent quicker than before. You can either have a six-speed manual or nine-speed auto.

From launch it’s available in two flavours – Sport and Performance. And predictably, Performance is the one you want. It adds launch control and rev-matching for manual cars, and regardless of which transmission you go for, a limited-slip differential, forged 19-inch alloys shod with sticky Bridgestone tyres, beefier brakes, a sports exhaust, a nine-inch touchscreen and Bose stereo. There’s also a limited-edition ‘Proto Spec’, which pays tribute to last year’s almost identical Z Proto Concept.

All manual cars get a carbon-fibre composite driveshaft and “high performance” clutch. Fancy, eh?

www.topgear.com

This is the new Nissan Z. And no, you can’t have one

Alas, the follow-up to the 370Z won’t be sold in Britain. But doesn't it look smart?
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Nissan Z uses twin-turbo V6 because customers didn’t want electrification

With the arrival of the all-new Nissan Z, the brand has come out to explain that it makes use of an unassisted internal combustion engine because fans and prior owners insisted that they did not want any form of electrification in the product.

As Car Expert explains, Hiroshi Tamura, chief product planner for the Z, says the car is fitted with a twin-turbopetrol 3,0-litre V6 because the “customer said so”.

This research was gathered during customer outreach programmes and events such as SEMA where a number of potential customers said they wanted the engine as found in the Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Red Sport. These cars employ the VR30DDTT with a power output of 298 kW and 475 N.m of torque.

This wasn’t just a plug-and-play engine swap though, as the Infiniti Red Sport duo is optionally available as all-wheel drive models and sold exclusively with the seven-speed automatic transmission sourced from Mercedes-Benz.

Certain rumours suggest that the Q60’s production has been put into question due to slow sales and the Q50’s future seems uncertain. If this proves to be true, the Nissan Z will be only car in the Japanese manufacturer’s stable to use the VR30DDTT.

Nissan Z uses twin-turbo V6 because customers didn’t want electrification

With the arrival of the all-new Nissan Z, the brand has come out to explain that it makes use of an unassisted internal combustion engine because fans and prior owners insisted that they did not want any form of electrification in the product.
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Does anyone know if the new Z will be sold locally? I know in Europe it isn't going to be sold but since we use a different emissions system with different rules, surely we should get it?

I think from a marketing point of view it would be a missed opportunity NOT to bring it. Sure it won't sell a lot but it will get people in to the dealership to take a peak and may end up seeing something that they can actually afford like the Magnite.

If Toyota can bring the Supra, Ford the Mustang and Hyundai the i30 n I don't see why Nissan can't bring this here.
 
Chun_li said:
Does anyone know if the new Z will be sold locally? I know in Europe it isn't going to be sold but since we use a different emissions system with different rules, surely we should get it?

I think from a marketing point of view it would be a missed opportunity NOT to bring it. Sure it won't sell a lot but it will get people in to the dealership to take a peak and may end up seeing something that they can actually afford like the Magnite.

If Toyota can bring the Supra, Ford the Mustang and Hyundai the i30 n I don't see why Nissan can't bring this here.
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Nissan SA HQ has not decided yet but I think it is pretty likely it will be offered here, it would serve as a brand builder (halo model) for the brand.

Many Euro folks are sad the new model is not coming to their land.
 

Here's All The 370Z Hiding In The New Nissan Z​

Let's be honest: The 2023 Nissan Z probably wasn't going to happen without some carryover.​


Between the reveal of the new Nissan Z and promising first impressions of the Toyota GR 86, sports car fans have had a lot to get excited about this week. In the early part of this new decade, we’re still getting reasonably priced rear-wheel-drive coupes with manual transmissions, that look swell and — at least on paper — figure to drive even better than the cars they’re replacing. And that’s great.

But there’s a negative sentiment I’ve seen floating about from a subset of the enthusiast community about these cars, because this is the internet and of course there is. The argument is that they’re not new: Both the upcoming Z and GR 86/Subaru BRZ are built on the same platforms as before, with their respective manufacturers doing as much to obscure the old as possible. Couple that with the brouhaha from a couple years ago about the Supra being “just a BMW,” and the narrative is that automakers who are interested in building performance cars aren’t doing it “the right way.” Put another way, “from scratch.”

I don’t agree with this take. We can’t wistfully recount old-school sports cars, lament their disappearance amid the onslaught of technology and then complain when successors arrive that are, in a few ways, slightly old. We also have to recognize the pragmatic reasons behind these decisions, and consider that if there wasn’t a way for automakers to carry development costs forward or split them between multiple parties, these vehicles wouldn’t exist. (Do these people know how long Porsche went before updating the structure of the 911? —ED)

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Here's All The 370Z Hiding In The New Nissan Z - Jalopnik

Between the reveal of the new Nissan Z and promising first impressions of the Toyota GR 86, sports car fans have had a lot to get excited about this week. In the early part of this new decade, we’re still getting reasonably priced rear-wheel-drive coupes with manual transmissions, that look...
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