The Nissan Z is built from 370Z parts to fit the budget, or it may not be approved for sale yet – Product Manager
The 2023 Nissan Z became the seventh generation model in a line that it succeeded 370Zbrings a modernized style that resembles its ancestors in some areas.
While the latest model represents a new generation of two-door nameplates with the Z badging, a large amount of research and development – as well as components – has been done since the 370Z, along with an engine. Shared on many notable brands. among Infiniti .’s Red Sport versions Q50 and Q60; Specifically, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 405 hp and 475 Nm of torque.
A handwritten note by Nissan Z product expert Hiroshi Tamura, seen by Automotive expert laid out the reasons why the 370Z isn’t selling as well as the automaker had hoped, as well as setting a goal for what its successor, the latest Nissan Z, will achieve.
According to Tamura’s handwritten notes, the 370Z’s lack of sales success was due to its exterior design, performance, and lack of updates. Automotive expert reported. Therefore, the goal set for the new Z is to have a completely new exterior, partially updated interior and an engine capacity of about 400 horsepower, which is considered possible only with a turbocharged engine. dual.
Updating the 370Z to be a Z is now not on Nissan’s priority list, due to the company struggle leads to cost cutting and reconstruct. For those reasons, the only way project Z can be approved is to use the existing platform and components, Automotive expert Written.
“Honestly, for about 80% of the body, we changed parts. However, the transfer of parts is very important to us, and the transfer means [customers] would be able to enjoy some affordability,” Tamura told the publication, adding that the Z could never have been approved by Nissan if he had approached the decision-makers to develop the car on a completely new architecture and high production and R&D costs.
As a result, Tamura believes that Nissan’s approval of the Z for the market is due to the fact that the new car is relatively affordable for both the automaker and the customer by being able to produce a vehicle that can meet the needs of the consumer. meet performance expectations with existing twin-turbo engines. was developed for Infiniti and on the same platform used to build the 370Z.
GALLERY: 2023 Nissan Z
