[RUMOUR] The next-generation Nissan Z

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This new Z car just sounds like a messy mish-mash of external designs.

I still think Nissan should bring back the 200sx / 240sx / Silvia, as
the same 2+2 front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, manual / stickshift
sportscar (automatic option for the posers and lazy). If done properly
and at the right price it would sell well, especially if they
(impossibly) got in before the launch of the similar new updated Toyota
86 / Subaru BRZ.



From Jalopnik.com ...


Here's A New Rumor About The Supposed Next-Generation Nissan Z
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Roughly 160 million years ago, dinosaurs and the Nissan 370Z
roamed the Earth together, in harmony. The dinosaurs have since
died out, but the 370Z persevered. But its time might soon also
be drawing to a close. New rumors have emerged about its
successor, which I'm still personally doubtful will actually
happen. But I digress!

Nissan, apparently, is working on the next-generation Z car and
it will feature a "heritage-inspired design," according to
Autoblog, which spoke to unnamed sources who have laid eyes on
the car at dealer meetings. It's unclear if "heritage" here
means the same car we've had for a decade because I'd certainly
consider that "heritage" at this point.

From the story:
The silhouette and general shape is similar to the
current Z, but the design is all new. The front end
mimics that of a 240Z with a square mouth and
near-round headlights. Its rear taillights are
meant to follow that of the 300ZX from the 1990s.

Furthermore, the interior is allegedly going to see some changes.
Currently, the 2019 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition, one of the most
recently released 370Zs you can buy, does not have a modern
infotainment system, let alone a screen. (There's a storage cubby
in that space instead).

It looks like this:

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Admittedly, I've not been a fan of the increasingly screen-heavy
interiors of the modern era. I actually prefer a simpler, less
fussy design such as this, but you'd have a hard time convincing
actual buyers this is good and competitive. So, the upcoming Z
will reportedly have an interior that's similar to the Altima
and Sentra and will finally "get a real infotainment system."

Power-wise, the new Z car will also reportedly get the 3.0-liter,
twin-turbo V6 that's found in the Infiniti Q50 and Q60 400 Red
Sport. Presently, the 370Z uses a naturally aspirated, 3.7-liter
V6, called the VQ37VHR. We've actually seen a VR30DDTT twin-turbo
V6 version of the 370Z, but it was a SEMA project car.

And finally, there could be a Nismo Z. I'll let Autoblog take it
away:
As for a possible Nismo variant in the future, one of our
sources also tells us it's likely that we'll see this
version join the next-generation Z car eventually. Close
to 500 horsepower is rumored for this specific flavor of
Z.

Okay then! A new Nissan [SOME NUMBER]Z with a twin-turbo V6, a
contemporary interior and a 500-HP Nismo version? Is this the
future we can all hope for? Should I go back to hoping someone
will fix Anthem?

A Nissan spokesperson, when tapped for comment, could not
confirm any details from Autoblog's story.


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