All-new 2023 Nissan Z makes world debut!

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Found a clearer one. It looks pretty much the same as the 370.

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Wow. The similarities just keep coming. Even the protruding side trim pieces from the rear shock mounts are the same.

The more I look, the closer it just appears like a re-skinned 370Z with a VR30. :dunno:
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Wow. The similarities just keep coming. Even the protruding side trim pieces from the rear shock mounts are the same.

The more I look, the closer it just appears like a re-skinned 370Z with a VR30. :dunno:
Yup, and that's probably how they can sell it for $40k lol.
 

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I mean, I'll admit I have no brand loyalty. Maybe brand preference.

I'd get a Z over the new 86/BRZ or even a 2.0 Supra. I just wished the new Z was more...
 

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LOL. I meant more as in new from the ground up, not more money.
 

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Saw this today at the Nashville Cars and Coffee. Must have after seeing it in person.


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What did you think of the divisive front end in person? I’ve heard some folks say it looks better.

I quite like the styling of the rest of the car from what I’ve seen on video. I dare say more so than the Supra, minus the front dead on.

Still not convinced this will be any good to actually drive given the platform carryover. Time will tell.
 

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I like the front end of the vehicle but is it me or the back reminds me of a Mustang?
 

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LOL. I meant more as in new from the ground up, not more money.
I see lol. Yeah but if it gets the work done and keeps cost down I dont mind it. Better than not having a replacement at all. Sadly I think that is where a lot of niche products are heading. I dont believe the new 86 is all that "new" either.
 

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True. We've been waiting for a new Z a long time. And making it affordable is key to enthusiasts.

However, I'm playing on the mentality that, for example, the C6 Vette was "fairly new" when the C7 came out, as was the C7 when the C8 came out. Nissan gave us the 350Z then the 370Z, then...wait...wait...wait... an "all-new" (not really) 400Z!

Granted, I didn't think we'd see a next-generation BRZ/86 either. So, Kudos to Toyota and Subaru. I mean, still no turbo, but at least they weren't killed off.

I remember like 5-ish years ago hearing plenty of rumors of the next generation Z being completely new along with a Mercedes-Benz partnership offering an AMG engine. Just like BMW partnered with Toyota. Now, THAT would've been, as Paris Hilton would say, "hot!" Lol. Sure, the pricing would probably be above the current estimates of mid-30's to mid-40's, but I think it would've been a formidable opponent to the 3.0 Supra ($50-$60k?)

Surely, we'll all have to drive the new Z to make an honest verdict. Seeing the yellow pre-production model everywhere is hardly a done deal - for some. (Yes, I know there are plenty of rich car folk who purchase a car before they even drive it or even before the first model ever leaves the assembly line.) We'll soon be flooded with reviews from performance shops, auto journalists and of course wealthy social media influencers with plenty of click-bait to go along. I'm sure we'll see plenty of love/hate for it as we did for the Supra.

I will definitely want to drive one when it comes out. But based on my history of owning a 350Z and a 370Z and the underpinnings of the coming model, I think it may match the 3.0 Supra in terms of performance, but definitely not refinement. (This is where M-B involvement would've benefited.)
 

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The yellow stitching on the seats looks kinda cool. I do like how there isn’t much wheel gap on the front and rear fenders with the stock suspension. Something the a90 should of addressed unless they just wanted us to be able to stuff more beefy tires lol
 

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Wish you could hear it. Either his truck is too loud or the Z is too quiet. Lol.
Its a hand built prototype so I bet the driver is super nervous and revving it is probably the last thing on his mind.

More imporantly why isnt anyone wearing a mask? :rolleyes: Think of the children!!!
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