While Nissan’s rivals hold the parade with their GT86/BRZ the Japanese company works on its next-generation Z and its task becomes harder day-by-day, because Nissan has to offer now something special and thrilling. What the next gen Z will be?
The new Z is expected to appear at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and according to the words of Shiro Nakamura the new Z will be both smaller and lighter than the current 370Z.
But what is about the power? This role will be performed by the tried-and-true 3.7-liter VQ V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder. This will improve fuel efficiency, because many GT86/BRZ buyers are ready to give away few hp and get somewhat fuel efficient car.
And here we come to the platform – as far as new Z is expected to be “smaller and lighter” Nissan will probably abandon using the Z’s FM platform which also underpins machines like the Infiniti G Coupe and Sedan as well as the FX softroader.
