Mock-up of new Nissan Z, details of V8 performance version

The gang at 7Tune has scanned an article from the latest issue of BestCar where bondo and stickers have been combined to make a full-size mock-up of what the next Nissan Z could look like. Due out later this year, the real 370Z will resemble the 3.7 liter V6 commonly found on the Infiniti G37. But according to BestCar, the Z34’s Chief of Production, Shinjiro Yukawa, has hinted that they are considering a special edition Nissan 370Z with a V8 under the hood.

Even if the V8 rumor is not true, the new Z will certainly be lighter than the outgoing model by 100kg (220lb). As for transmissions, expect a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed sprotshift-automatic. Aesthetically, the car gets the now familiar L-shaped headlights seen on the Nissan Maxima, while the roof treatment resembles the lines found on the R35 GT-R. The upgraded S and ST versions will get 19-inch wheels, up from the standard 18-inchers, and Brembo 4-piston rear and 6-piston front brakes.

Source : http://www.7tune.com/best-car-makes-z34-fairlady-z-mock-up/