Leaked: Nissan 370 Z shows up
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From: Honozooloo, HI
Originally Posted by shabarivas
isnt this rumored to have the GTR's dual clutch w/ a 7 speed? a non manual Z? omg what the fuq is the world coming to?
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by bruddahmanmatt
Umm...no. The GT-Rs DCT is a 6 speed transaxle unit mounted out back. I doubt the Z will be able to accomodate a rear mounted transaxle since its likely to be underpinned by the same or similarly updated FM platform that the V36 gen Gs sit on. Not to mention it'd be retarded if the Z were to receive a 7 speed unit while the GT-R only got a 6 speed. If anything I'd be willing to wager that the Z gets a traditional 6M/T and possibly the new 7A/T torque converter auto that will make its debut in the '09 FX.
Nissan's standard transmission choices for their higher-end cars include the 6MT, 5AT, 7AT (new), 6-speed Dual Clutch (GT-R), and CVT.
I'd guess the 370Z will come with the 6MT and the 7AT, and I'll bet the 7AT allows them to post the same 0-60 and 1/4-mile times regardless of which you choose (to satisfy the mag-racing public).
I don't see Nissan mass-producing the GT-R's Dual Clutch tranny until they've played out their CVT offerings.
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Thus far 370Z, I'm loving it.
I am also glad they are taking a bigger step in changing the way it looks (style and size).
The G37 is a mellow Evolutionary design.
I would love the 350Z to take a bigger Revolutionary step forward like the: 1981 280Z
1984 300ZX,
1990 300ZX.
Each model was a revolutionary design, vs. Evolutionary.
IMHO.
I am also glad they are taking a bigger step in changing the way it looks (style and size).
The G37 is a mellow Evolutionary design.
I would love the 350Z to take a bigger Revolutionary step forward like the: 1981 280Z
1984 300ZX,
1990 300ZX.
Each model was a revolutionary design, vs. Evolutionary.
IMHO.
