Nissan to Reveal Prototype for Next-Generation Z-Car

Colin
By Colin Wood
Sep 2, 2020 | Nissan, Z-car

Nissan is finally going to give us a look at the next-generation Z-car.

Called the Nissan Z Proto, the car is said to combine "50 years of passion and heritage with modern technology."

Nissan will debut the Z Proto on September 15 at 7:30 p.m. Central (8:30 p.m. Eastern).

Read the full press release below:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – We’re reawakening the Power of Z with the new Nissan Z Proto, combining 50 years of passion and heritage with modern technology. Please join us at TheNissanNext.com for the Z Proto Digital Unveil on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. CDT.


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pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/2/20 9:16 a.m.

If its basically a BRZ with 250hp/300ft/lb it will be a hit.

If its an overwrought, ugly, rebadged BMW, it might struggle.

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
9/2/20 9:23 a.m.

Sadly The only way they sell loads of them is if it's a all electric SUV.  

 

 

I'm excited to see what it is and hope is is similar weight/size/power/price to the existing 370Z but updated.

Patrick (Forum Supporter)
Patrick (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/2/20 9:37 a.m.

Leaked spy photo

 

300zxfreak
300zxfreak Reader
9/2/20 9:39 a.m.

And it still won't look as good as the Z32. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
9/2/20 9:45 a.m.
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) said:

If its basically a BRZ with 250hp/300ft/lb it will be a hit.

If its an overwrought, ugly, rebadged BMW, it might struggle.

Hard to go wrong with something that's BRZ-sized. 

shagles
shagles Reader
9/2/20 9:54 a.m.

Little bit of tweaking and it looks closer to the old Z cars than the 350/370. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
9/2/20 9:55 a.m.

New GT-R next? 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise SuperDork
9/2/20 10:00 a.m.

Interesting, how they put the worst of the Z cars together in the right side of the pic. 

noddaz
noddaz GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
9/2/20 10:02 a.m.

1970 240Z with box flares?

NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
9/2/20 10:06 a.m.

This should be interesting.

I agree with the 250 hp FRS niche. But it would be a tall order to fill without slipping into the Mustang and  Hyundai Genesis territory.

Wonder if there is more wiggle room by going after Miata market space?

I can't see it going into the Supra market either, so looking forward to what is put forth.

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