[S30R32]

All these design tidbits already given out - shape, trim, color, grille.... - enough already. The Z won't be a garage queen, will be driven and tracked. NOTHING on mechanical details, what is Nissan holding out on? We need fresh info. Not hopeful on the Q&A but surprise me.

 

[triso07]

As suspected there was so substantive info given.

 

[S30R32]

In the meantime, feeding more historical fun of the Z car. That Road Atlanta drive is addicting, never been on that track

Datsun 240Z: High Performance from an Affordable Sports Car

The Datsun 240Z stunning looks, affordable pricing, and exciting driving experience makes it one of the great sports cars of the 70s.

sportscardigest.com

 

[seethruya]

I found some more pics of the Nissan Z Proto at another location in the U.S.

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If these are indeed production leaks, the production model is not that far off from the reveal.

This May Be the Production 2022 Nissan 400Z, With a Factory Ducktail Spoiler

There's even an interior shot that shows a cabin almost identical to that of the Z Proto.

www.thedrive.com

 

[kbl911]

If these are indeed production leaks, the production model is not that far off from the reveal.

This May Be the Production 2022 Nissan 400Z, With a Factory Ducktail Spoiler

There's even an interior shot that shows a cabin almost identical to that of the Z Proto.

www.thedrive.com

I tend to agree with that assessment. When those photos and videos dropped a few weeks back I moved my speculative timetable up to something like May of this year, as to when we actually get the full reveal.

 

[S30R32]

I'm really hoping the new Z will make an appearance here, planning this year.... Z Nationals!

znationals.com

 

[St00k]

I'm really hoping the new Z will make an appearance here, planning this year.... Z Nationals!

znationals.com

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Are you going? Road Atlanta is a serious track!

 

[S30R32]

Are you going? Road Atlanta is a serious track!

Will be a long drive from the west coast but worth it IF someone can prove the VR30TT Z will make an appearance ;-)

That track is awesome and historic, another reason I'd like to track it. We have Willow Springs, Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca, Sonoma out here.

 

[zenki]

I'm really hoping the new Z will make an appearance here, planning this year.... Z Nationals!

znationals.com

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Any specific things you would look for in the Z if they let you check it out entirely in person?

 

[S30R32]

Any specific things you would look for in the Z if they let you check it out entirely in person?

Most likely how the Z fits around the driver, the feel of the controls, and if built solid and tight. Steering and cornering feel too! I know 400 hp is enough to start with, not too worried about 0-60, but more on the whole package - has to be a driver's car, light and nimble, yep!

 

[St00k]

Will be a long drive from the west coast but worth it IF someone can prove the VR30TT Z will make an appearance ;-)

That track is awesome and historic, another reason I'd like to track it. We have Willow Springs, Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca, Sonoma out here.

I've driven Sonoma and Laguna Seca. Both great. I know Laguna Seca gets all the buzz, but I prefer Sonoma. I actually did a 3 day course there to drive open wheel cars (crappy little ones) but it was outrageously fun. Maybe that's why I like it so much.

 

[Devon]

Most likely how the Z fits around the driver, the feel of the controls, and if built solid and tight. Steering and cornering feel too! I know 400 hp is enough to start with, not too worried about 0-60, but more on the whole package - has to be a driver's car, light and nimble, yep!

(1) 400 hp, (2) light and nimble, (3) reasonable cost - choose two of three.
1 and 3: the 400Z.
2 and 3: GR86/BRZ.
Going to be a tough call for me.