350Z goes Porsche-baiting

bihus · November 27th, 2005, 01:17 AM

Standard Nissan 350Z not serious enough for you? Well, if you’re looking for a faster, hairier 350Z Nissan may have the answer — the 450Z.

So far the more powerful coupe has not been confirmed for production, but rumours from our sources in Japan suggest that Nissan is seriously considering it.

The 450Z would swap the 350Z’s 3.5-litre V6 for a 4.5-litre V8, already in use in the Japanese market Nissan Fuga and several US-market Infinitis, and in a 450Z power could increase to over 400bhp. There’s also the possibility of a four-wheel drive transmission.

Should it be built, there’s a strong chance the car could make it to Europe, too. Although the V8 doesn’t currently comply with Euro4 emissions regulations, the Infiniti brand is coming to Europe in the next 18 months which means Nissan will have to alter the engine anyway.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News_Article.asp?NA_ID=217791

bartboy9891 · November 27th, 2005, 01:26 AM

ok so, Nissan is making an 4.5L V8 AWD 400hp sports car. skyline with less hp and larger engine which will be cheaper but slower?

jayjaya29 · November 27th, 2005, 01:35 AM

I don't think it will happen, especially with the GT-R prototype and all.

But I sure do hope they do come out with it, it should be a beast.

zenkidori · November 27th, 2005, 01:50 AM

It would compete too much with the GTR and the 350Z I think to be released outside of Japan. Would be awesome tho, I had the idea of a LS1 powered 350Z for a while, that would seriously rock as the 350 is somewhat lacking in the go department.

Dins · November 30th, 2005, 03:19 PM

adding a 4wd system would not add any weight to the already porky 350.
why can't they just offer a turbo version, that would be so much nicer.

Kebab gud · November 30th, 2005, 04:17 PM

hmmm .. 450Z .. AWD .. V8 .... they got i all wrong .. its not a 450Z .. its a GT-R ..

zenkidori · November 30th, 2005, 07:03 PM

Ah ha! Indeed if you spy some sort of AWD high powered 350Z they could just be testing drivetrains for the GTR.

November 27th, 2005, 01:17 AM	#1
bihus Joined: Dec 7th, 2003 Last Online: December 18th, 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,618 Car: BMW 330Cd LFS Status: Rep Power: 25	350Z goes Porsche-baiting Standard Nissan 350Z not serious enough for you? Well, if you’re looking for a faster, hairier 350Z Nissan may have the answer — the 450Z. So far the more powerful coupe has not been confirmed for production, but rumours from our sources in Japan suggest that Nissan is seriously considering it. The 450Z would swap the 350Z’s 3.5-litre V6 for a 4.5-litre V8, already in use in the Japanese market Nissan Fuga and several US-market Infinitis, and in a 450Z power could increase to over 400bhp. There’s also the possibility of a four-wheel drive transmission. Should it be built, there’s a strong chance the car could make it to Europe, too. Although the V8 doesn’t currently comply with Euro4 emissions regulations, the Infiniti brand is coming to Europe in the next 18 months which means Nissan will have to alter the engine anyway. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News_Article.asp?NA_ID=217791

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jayjaya29 Joined: Mar 18th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lindenhurst, NY Age: 20 Posts: 4,850 Car: 2000 Nissan Altima Rep Power: 20	I don't think it will happen, especially with the GT-R prototype and all. But I sure do hope they do come out with it, it should be a beast. __________________ Check out my Gallery. Check out my Car.

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Dins Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Age: 23 Posts: 774 Car: 325i Rep Power: 22	adding a 4wd system would not add any weight to the already porky 350. why can't they just offer a turbo version, that would be so much nicer. __________________ "[...] Front wheel drive is the work of satan." - James May "Yes." - Mika Hakkinen

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Kebab gud Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: June 29th, 2008 Location: somewhere in yupe Posts: 1,511 Rep Power: 0	hmmm .. 450Z .. AWD .. V8 .... they got i all wrong .. its not a 450Z .. its a GT-R .. __________________ The Kabab Hut: http://the-kebab.blogspot.com/ (working on a better layout)

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zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	It would compete too much with the GTR and the 350Z I think to be released outside of Japan. Would be awesome tho, I had the idea of a LS1 powered 350Z for a while, that would seriously rock as the 350 is somewhat lacking in the go department.

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zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	Ah ha! Indeed if you spy some sort of AWD high powered 350Z they could just be testing drivetrains for the GTR.

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