[VQ Fan]

Who thinks Nissan should/will build a version of the Z with a turbo 4?
Maybe it will eventually replace the V6 if emissions become too tough, but I love the idea of a slightly cheaper option -- kinda like with Supra, though obviously, the engine situation there is different.
Thoughts?

 

[kbl911]

On the other hand, Nissan could simply reduce the cost of entry to a more "accessible" level for the Z as it is. I think this idea has been litigated much in the same way as offering two different tunes of the existing TTV6 was - just doesn't make sense for what is supposed to be a defining legacy car for the brand. 4-Cyl Supra was (generally) a mistake, not a brilliant marketing decision, in my view.

 

[Rusty]

I'm not really wowed by Nissan's 4 cylinder engines so on that alone I'd say no. Plus I think Nissan should just focus on what they have now rather than spread themselves out. Like @kbl911 said it didn't work for the Supra and I don't see why it would with the Z. Make 1-2 more trims instead that are more affordable instead of switching engines.

 

[St00k]

On the other hand, Nissan could simply reduce the cost of entry to a more "accessible" level for the Z as it is. I think this idea has been litigated much in the same way as offering two different tunes of the existing TTV6 was - just doesn't make sense for what is supposed to be a defining legacy car for the brand. 4-Cyl Supra was (generally) a mistake, not a brilliant marketing decision, in my view.

Offering a detuned TTV6 doesn't seem like it would save much money. And you'd have to cut out all sorts of other items too I suppose.

The new Z is already going to be exceptionally well priced, so I have to think a turbo-4 could cut that quite a bit... plus it might actually be a really solid car for the tuning crowd.

 

[takemorepills]

Nissan no longer has a viable turbo 4 cylinder in their lineup. The VC-T engine won't cut it in a sports car.

With the sun setting on IC engines, I highly doubt Nissan would design a clean-sheet proper turbo 4. I guess if they wanted to develop it as an option to be shared with the Frontier, that'd be possible. But, they wouldn't do it just for a Z.

 

[St00k]

Oh... definitely not JUST for the Z. That would make no sense. And I don't see why the CV-T wouldn't work in a sports car. It doesn't have to be a CRAZY sports car... just something fun.

 

[325]

This is a Halo car, not an Altima.

They won't do anything to degrade the aura amongst enthusiasts.

 

[takemorepills]

And I don't see why the CV-T wouldn't work in a sports car. It doesn't have to be a CRAZY sports car... just something fun.

Are you messing with us?

 

[St00k]

Are you messing with us?

Crap. Sorry... no I totally misread what you wrote.

Instead of CVT, I read VC-T (VC-Turbo) and I just finished reading the press release about the new engine...

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine

Nissan introduced an all-new Rogue for the 2021 model year, delivering high quality and customer satisfaction through its strong combination of design, safety and technology.

usa.nissannews.com

DEFINITELY no CVT in anything even remotely resembling a sports car.

 

[THaskins]

Someone needs to get a hold of a Super GT500 4 cylinder engine and stick it in a regular Z. That would be nuts build lol.

 

[MCN1SMO]

Someone needs to get a hold of a Super GT500 4 cylinder engine and stick it in a regular Z. That would be nuts build lol.

NR20B 51lbs of boost and 650hp 😜

 

[zenki]

After finding out the 2.0T Q50 was discontinued, I doubt we'll see it or any 4 banger with similar power again from Nissan/Infiniti.

 

[G37]

Who thinks Nissan should/will build a version of the Z with a turbo 4?
Maybe it will eventually replace the V6 if emissions become too tough, but I love the idea of a slightly cheaper option -- kinda like with Supra, though obviously, the engine situation there is different.
Thoughts?
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While a little late to the party, I wanted to express my, “NO THANK YOU”, for a VC-T Z. No Z EVER had a 4-cyl engine and it should stay that way. That said, the VC-T does have a place in a high performance Nissan - a new Sentra SE-R. With Toyota, Subaru, Volkswagen and Honda/Acura having all the fun in the sport compact world, the SE-R NEEDS to return. Shoehorn the VC-T into the Sentra, beef up the suspension/wheels/tires, ad a few more structural welds and add a stick and they’ll sell every one they can make, much like Honda does with the CTR. I had one of the first SE-R’s off the assembly line in 1991 (or was it 1990?) and I lament it’s loss. Toyota sees Honda/Acura eating up the sport compact segment and is responding in kind. Will Nissan do the same with an SE-R? Probably not but one can hope.