A&Q about 350Z
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Just based on the various articles I have read in Motor Trend and Car and Driver, etc. the all new Z will be out in late 2008 (2009 model), with a bump up to 3.8 Liters and at least 350 HP. the car will be lighter, based on the GTR chassis/frame. Will it be called the 380Z? I have no idea. If it turns out to be 350HP I guess they can still call it the 350Z, lol. The base car should still be under $30K. Well if all this is true then I guess I will be trading my 350Z in for the new one.
The key for me, is torque. If they can get this baby to produce 300 ft. Lbs. with 350HP, and with a lighter car, then watchout!!!!
Hey, don't shoot the messenger. I am just passing along what I have read.
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"I have a feeling 2007 will be the HR motor with 310+ HP and a reduction in the base packages offered. ie. Probably going to get rid of the Track and base package. Some improvments here and there but nothing major."
All the official specs and changes to the 2007 have already been released, its just nobdy has actually gotten to test drive one yet.
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
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Yeah, I remember reading them somewhere, but I didnt know they were official. You happen to have a link?
06 Lemanz Sunset Track Z
Best car I ever bought.
IHI Turbos comming soon.
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The 2007 Nissan Lineup -
350Z Coupe and 350Z Roadster
The 2007 Nissan 350Z is scheduled to go on sale in January 2007. The changes for the new model year will include new exterior colors, a new gray colored convertible top (Roadster models), Active Head Restraints and performance enhancements including a new VQ35HR engine.
The 2007 350Z will again be available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models – five for the Coupe, including a Grand Touring model, and three for the Roadster (including the Grand Touring automatic transmission version).
Trim levels
Track model deleted
Mechanical
New VQ35HR DOHC 3.5-L V6
306 HP @7500 rpm
268 lb. of torque
new twin-intake system
Exterior Colors
Solar Orange (A53) replaces Interlagos Fire (L40)
San Marino Blue (BW5) replaces LeMans Sunset (A17)
Carbon Silver (K51) replaces Silverstone (WV2)
Gray soft top replaces blue soft top
Exterior
New hood design
Interior
Bluetooth hands free Phone System (std. on Touring and Grand Touring Coupe only)
2007 Z remains the true sports car that fuels the rebellious spirit with added power, enhanced performance and updated hood. 306 HP on all models, vehicle speed sensitive power steering, increased brake rotor size for non-Brembo brakes and 18" cast alloy wheels are standard features. The Grand Touring Coupe comes equipped with meaty 18" front and 19" rear RAYS super-lightweight 5-spoke forged alloy wheels.
2007 Z also remains a leader in technology and style - both inside and out. The interior includes an available Bluetooth Hands-free Phone system, Nissan Navigation System, MP3 CD capability for the Bose audio system, revised tachometer and knee pads.
Key exterior styling features such as standard bi-xenon headlights and LED rear brake lights further enhance the bumper, headlights and grille. Finally, a new hood to accomodate the new engine and three new colors are sure to make heads turn.
350Z Coupe
It all starts with a 306 HP, 268 lb. ft of torque, 3.5 liter V6 6 speed manual transmission, 18" aluminum wheels, HID bi-xenon headlights, automatic Temp control (ATC), Tire pressure monitoring system, CD audio system and heated outside mirrors.
Enthusiast (coupe/roadster)
Enhances Z's traction even more with traction control system (TCS), viscous limited-slip rear differential, aluminum pedals, illuminated steering wheel switches for cruise control and audio control, auto dimming rear view mirror and Homelink universal transceiver.
Touring (coupe/roadster)
Dials up the amenities with Bose audio system with in dash 6 cd changer, Bluetooth hands free phone system (coupe only), leather appointed heated power seats and Vehicle Dynamic Control (coupe manual transmission only)
Grand Touring (coupe/roadster)
Includes all Touring coupe equipment, plus: Vehical Dynamic Control (VDC), Brembo braking system, RAYS super lightweight 18" front and 19" rear forged alloy wheels, high performance tires, front chin spoiler, (coupe only), rear underbody diffusers and rear spoiler (coupe only)
Option Packages
Automatic Transmission (Coupe or Roadster - Enthusiast, Touring or Grand Touring)
Navigation System (Coupe or Roadster - Touring or Grand Touring)
Satellite Radio (XM or Sirius) (Coupe only - Touring or Grand Touring)
Side and Curtain Air Bags (Coupe only - 350Z, Enthusiast, Touring or Grand Touring)
Side Air bags (std. on Roadster)
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
Post Edited (Nov 21, 3:48pm)
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Keep in mind guys that it's 306hp and 268 torque with the new system of rating power. With the old system they used last year it's probaly 310+ and 270+. I'm still not feeling that hood though. Maybe when I see it in person.
1977 280z: Intake, exhaust, high flow cat, header, euro damper, cam, MSD, adj. FPR, 3.7 lsd, F+R sway+strut bars, 2580lbs
1984 300zx: intake, exhuast, high flow cat, headers, JWT ECU, F+R sway bars, F strut bar
06 WRX TR
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Active head restraints sounds interesting. But it sounds like if you want the stuff that used to be in the Track, you have to go all the way up to Grand Touring. Reasures me that I made a good decision when I bought my 06 Track.
Ok found some engine data.
I just spend an hour comparing different engine dyno charts between the 04 VQ35DE the 06 VQ35DE and 07 VQ35HR and there is really not much difference. The 07 has an improvement in low end torque (same as the 06 but comes in 400 RPM lower) and a slight increase in peak but all have nice flat torque curves. The 07 makes its extra HP with the additional 500 rpms that it turns and nothing else.
The HR is an improvement, but in the same regards as the 06 was an improvement over the 04 ish model year. Yes, I did take into account the different SAE dyno standards and Im going to continue to study these at work where I can ask my Japanese co-worker to translate some of the additional comments.
06 Lemanz Sunset Track Z
Best car I ever bought.
IHI Turbos comming soon.
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i honestly havent really delved into the HR....but peak numbers arent the only difference though. Fuel efficiency is supposed to be up 10% and the engine is supposed to have some beefed up internals i believe.
www.vq35hr.com is supposed ot have all the info
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
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The Altima coupe i spoke of earlier. A Nissan iteration of the G coupe to rival the Accord coupe and the other lower price coupes.
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
Post Edited (Nov 21, 7:31pm)
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That whatever comes from Nissan, there will be a stop to posts on this forum entitled "What the new Z should have been" accompanied by another long nose-short deck one-off/prototype/kit car/show car/somebody-found-an-old-car photo.
Now that's wishful thinking, buddy.
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^^amen to that, although those threads are generally found in car talk.
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
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This should have been the next Z. It looks very much like the 1st gen Zs. Just needs a Z badge.
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z
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The HR powered Z's should be much faster compared to the pre 07 350z's. If it has the exact specifications as the HR used in the new G35's, then based on the performance numbers, we should expect the 07 Z's to run low 13's. The old G35 sedan ran a 14.6 and the new VQ powered G sedan runs a 13.9. Considering the weight diference between the new G35 and the 350z, and the possible slight HP increase, the new HR powered Z should be what weve all been waiting for.
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thats the 2009 800Z right? sh!t, Im putting my 350 up for sale now. 1000hp and 922lb tq.....the RX-8 aint got nuthin on that.
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
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>possible slight HP increase, the new HR powered Z should be what weve
> all been waiting for.
I'll have 2 kilos of whatever this guy is smoking. How does your "slight HP increase" and a minor weight difference translate into "what we've all been waiting for"?
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does the 2007 G35 have the HR motor? Looking at yahoo autos the G35 only has 293hp. Also looking at the pics I don't see any difference between the 07's and the 06's. I remember seeing concept pics of the G35 a few months ago and the 07 looks nothing like that. So is all the talk of the a redesign of the G35 with the HR motor mean a 08 model or did yahoo screw up on the data for the 07? I mean compare the 06 and the 07 on yahoo's site and it looks like the exact same car with the exact same peak hp and torque numbers minus 5 for the 07 all with the same peak rpm points.
1977 280z: Intake, exhaust, high flow cat, header, euro damper, cam, MSD, adj. FPR, 3.7 lsd, F+R sway+strut bars, 2580lbs
1984 300zx: intake, exhuast, high flow cat, headers, JWT ECU, F+R sway bars, F strut bar
06 WRX TR
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THIS should have been the next Z.
It would have kept the Z32 guys happy ... maybe.
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that audi will be the GTR's competition. looks sweet.
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z
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neither one of those cars should have been the next Z.that red & black one looks nothing like the first gen Z's.they need to reproduce the 240 like everyone else has been doing with their cars.i've had a 70 and a 2004 and currently own a 71.those two cars that were posted do not deserve to were the Z badge.sorry if this bursts anyone's bubble but i've been a Z enthusiest for quite some time.i'll say it again nissan needs to bring back the 240.narrow design with a long nose.2.4 liter with 240hp in a car weighing in at about 2400 lbs for around thirty grand.plane and simple.
Z's are like woman maintenance,maintenance,maintenance!
1971 240Z gunmetal metalic 5sp 4:11 gears in the rear
illuminas and purchased from the original owner w/136k original miles
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Personally, I'd be happy to have the Bugatti Veyron wear the Z badge.
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Eric Laures
1992 N/A
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zlion both those pics were sarcastic comments to the "the 350 should have looked like.." crowd.
I however would take a veyron with a Z badge. :)
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
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Sure had you pegged.
Post Edited (Nov 22, 8:28pm)
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oh boy now i feel sssssilly.
Z's are like woman maintenance,maintenance,maintenance!
1971 240Z gunmetal metalic 5sp 4:11 gears in the rear
illuminas and purchased from the original owner w/136k original miles
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ya, that was a little sarcasm care of your local neighborhood 350z drivers.
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z