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Found this story on the 370Z today. Should be at the L.A auto show in November.

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Old 02-07-2008, 11:39 AM
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Default Found this story on the 370Z today. Should be at the L.A auto show in November.

Found this today. Enjoy.


So now it’s final. Nissan will showcase the next new Z-Car at the L.A. Auto Show this November. This will be the real thing, not a teaser, according to a source, who added that the car looks ‘fantastic.’’

A lot of blurb on the new Z is already out in cyberspace but yes, the new Z will be shorter than now (some four-inches, apparently) but a touch wider, still have two-seats and yes, power will come from the same excellent 3.7-liter V-6 found in the Infiniti G37 Coupe.

So welcome the 370Z and while the new design will be evolutionary, we understand it’s still instantly and unmistakably a Z. Roll on November.


Link: http://news.windingroad.com/body-sty...-la-auto-show/
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Can't wait.
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I like it! Looks like they are trimming the fat off the Z and giving it more power. I hope it also weighs less.

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a shorter Z would be nice PLUS it being wider, just iced the cake for me
Old 02-07-2008, 01:06 PM
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dammit, I didn't want to trade...guess I'll have to
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Originally Posted by scottone928
I like it! Looks like they are trimming the fat off the Z and giving it more power. I hope it also weighs less.
+1
Old 02-07-2008, 03:12 PM
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Evolution not revolution.
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I am thinking it will be along the lines of the changes made between the 86 and 87 300ZX. Things were rounded out a little more. On a side note, every now and then I will see a 50th Anniversary Edition model from 1984 and it still makes me stop and stare. It's amazing to me that it sold for more than 26k back then.
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sorry have I missed pics of something is this what it will look like?

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DN
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Originally Posted by fabcas311
my thoughts too
Old 02-08-2008, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Zedrush
my thoughts too
its a civic GT-R
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That won't be the new Z guys. Think logically, how is that an evolutionary step from the current Z?
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Originally Posted by fabcas311
I'm with you on that one......
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Originally Posted by triso07
That won't be the new Z guys. Think logically, how is that an evolutionary step from the current Z?
well i believe its just like what they did to the G35, they upped the motor by .2 liters and did a few changes to the exterior

i could be wrong, since the article in there states evolution....it may be revolutionary ahah

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4 inch shorter = 200lbs lighter? 3.7L = 340+hp? wishful thinking
Old 02-08-2008, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Apexi350z
4 inch shorter = 200lbs lighter? 3.7L = 340+hp? wishful thinking

Haha, we can dream can't we.
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Originally Posted by Apexi350z
4 inch shorter = 200lbs lighter? 3.7L = 340+hp? wishful thinking
I hope its 200LBS lighter than the 2003 / 2004 models, if they just got rid of 200LBS on the later models its right back to what is was back in 2003.

Weird the G37 turned into such a porker but they are making an effort to do the Z right
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Originally Posted by Apexi350z
4 inch shorter = 200lbs lighter? 3.7L = 340+hp? wishful thinking
Originally Posted by toy4two
I hope its 200LBS lighter than the 2003 / 2004 models, if they just got rid of 200LBS on the later models its right back to what is was back in 2003.

Weird the G37 turned into such a porker but they are making an effort to do the Z right

that seems logical, and I think possible. But the weight, it might end up 200 less than the porky '06+ Z's, not the early model '03's. Somehow, I doubt the next Z would weight in at 3000 lbs with that 3.7L....probably closer to the rumored 3197 lbs from this source. But even then, 3200 lbs and 333ps would still be pretty good and would leave lots of room to improve upon. Take out the spare+tools and a lightweight Odyssey battery and it'd be about 65 lbs less, 3135 lbs. Really not bad...
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I cant wait for the 370Z as I plan to get rid of the Subaru for one as the new STI sucks


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