Comments on: TTAC Photochop: Nissan Z

By: Andrei Avarvarii

Andrei Avarvarii — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:46:28 +0000

@ Paul Niedermeyer
In here it looks longer and wider.

@ incitatus
The Z models are usually quite distinct. I sure hope the lights of the future Z will look nothing like those on the new Maxima. That’s an example of highly perishable design.

By: SupaMan

SupaMan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:26:03 +0000

@Edward

Yeah, I heard the same thing as well about the Z getting a shorter wheelbase. Nissan did the same thing with the Maxima and resisted increasing all but the width of the car to enhance the driving dynamics. I hope Nissan does the same with the [370]Z.

By: Edward Niedermeyer

Edward Niedermeyer — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:23:03 +0000

Autocar says the new 370 Z will have a shorter wheelbase.

Also, Nissan is planning a $25k RWD Silvia replacement to take on the Toyobaru coupe.

So, it’s actually getting somewhat smaller in the name of improved handling, despite the development of a smaller, cheaper RWD offering. I’d say the signs point to Nissan heading in the right directions.

By: jurisb

jurisb — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:21:39 +0000

I am a fineschmecker! Give me a Nissan Gt-R v-spec sibling under infiniti . The weight you save on v-spec, could be used on infiniti version luxury gizmos! I guess, I am toooo pervert.

By: argentla

argentla — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:49:52 +0000

I miss the third-gen RX-7. Rather than go for a fat, 300ZX/Corvette-style big GT, Mazda made it smaller, leaner, and meaner. Granted, they went a little too far in some areas — fragile paint, punishing ride (at least the R1), suspension that wouldn’t stay bolted together, terrifying wet-road handling — but it was sleek, gorgeous, and wicked fast. The current Z isn’t a bad-looking car, but it looks like a linebacker, not sprinter, and fails to inspire lust.

By: BlueBrat

BlueBrat — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:31:15 +0000

The Fairlady is still a great eye catcher whenever you see one on the road. That was an impressive, time-standing design.

By: Maeloch

Maeloch — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:21:39 +0000

“…does the GT-R still leave room for a smaller sports car like the Z-Series?”

Why wouldn’t there be room for a sports car that provides a majority of the fun for half the price (not including dealer markup) of the GT-R? If the GT-R brings people into a Nissan dealer, those customers could walk out with a Z car instead (Unlike Lexus with the LF-A where, if the LF-A brings people into a dealership, there is nothing resembling a “LF-A Lite” for those that can’t afford one).

By: tigeraid

tigeraid — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:03:31 +0000

What, no ugly-ass Z-shaped slash in the headlights?

By: incitatus

incitatus — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:46:42 +0000

It looks like there is a new trend in Nissan’s head lights design(see the new maxima sedan). I’ll bet you the 350Z and any new nissan model will follow that. I guess you should include that in your chops.

By: Paul Niedermeyer

Paul Niedermeyer — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:23:08 +0000

“Slightly longer”? All the spy reports (and spy shots) show the next gen Z losing a couple of inches in the wheelbase.

By: mrmcderm

mrmcderm — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:44:08 +0000

Uggg…that photochop is terrible! Looks like its trying too hard to be a baby GT-R.

As badass as the new GT-R is, it’s not very pretty. The Fairlady on the other hand is pretty damn sexy (for a Nissan).

I hope the Z stays close to the current size, keeps it’s pretty flowing lines, and maybe sheds a couple of hundred pounds.

By: Andrei Avarvarii

Andrei Avarvarii — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:42:17 +0000

@ carlisimo
More to show off? :)

By: carlisimo

carlisimo — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:33:02 +0000

I never understood why a 2-seater would benefit from growing in size.