DatsunBoy77 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 One of my friends whom work for nissan came to me yesterday and told me they just got the new catalog for upcomming models. Inside was the new 350Z convertable, a beefed up 350Z, and best of all a Nissan Skyline arriving soon. Why hasn't nissan officially released this info. It will be V6 powered but that is all he knows so far. They havent given much info as of yet. But it is officially in thier upcoming catalog. Looks like 2004 will be nice after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Z Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Man, let's hope so. The engine in the new Z is an embarassment, considering what nissan's got in it's arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 I don't think it's an embarrassement. Almost 300hp n/a in stock form, in a well balanced chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Z Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 I guess it's partly because it's a pathfinder hand-me-down engine instead of a skyline, partly because it won't win many races against american competition or it's former self in TT mode. Sure it's a nice start, sorta like the first year the Z3's came out only with the 1.8L motor. But with what nissan's holding in the strait six department I'd love to see some obvious alternatives. 3 generations of Z's were offered with two engine packages, and yes, the V6 in the new Z is an improvement for a n/a version - but IMO they owe it to the Z folks to give 'em the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunBoy77 Posted May 23, 2003 Author Share Posted May 23, 2003 with the new rx8 comming out nissan had to beef up their 350Z. I am also glad that the skyline is dropping the inline 6 and going to a modified 350Z motor, I think. It is listed with a V6 but it didnt list if it was forced induction but i would expect it to be. I think Nissan saw how big the 350Z had gotten and now they are out of the red they felt it is time to pull out the big guns. I just hope they can keep the prices down some to compete. The beefier 350Z would need to remain near 30k. Skyline would end up being 45 i bet. That will not be too affordable but it would be considered a supercar most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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