they need to bring back the datsun 510 concept.

http://www.datsunnissandrivers.com/u...n/neo510-1.jpg

http://www.dieselupload.com/files/1/neo510gt8.jpg

http://www.datsunnissandrivers.com/u...n/neo510-2.jpg

yeah i'd be ok with it if it was shaped for performance, but it doesn't look aerodynamic at all...

although it looks rigid

that silvia lol.... i hate all concept cars..

All I can say is, wow, that's ugly, and no FWD is not a competitor to a RWD car. Sorry Nissan.

One last thing (and yes, I'm repeating myself) Nissan if you do anything modernize and build the MID4 you let me down with in the 80's!

Until you do, I will not buy a car from you. :paddle:

http://zhome.com/History/Images/MID-4_5.jpg

Good gawd people at Nissan, this is not difficult! Soup up the Juke motor, put it in an S15 test mule, put suspension borrowed from the Z in it, and then design a chassis that looks as sexy as the original Silvias. Charge $25k. Done and done! Now build it and make money!

http://www.aspecperformance.com/images/S15.jpg

PLUS

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/268521...uke-engine.jpg

PLUS

http://www.370z.com/Portals/0/Magazi...suspension.jpg

EQUALS

http://www.featurepics.com/FI/Thumb3...und-685436.jpg

TBF, the FT86 was a dazzler.
What we have now is a watered down, 'safe' option. Still pretty darn good, but not the concept we were 'sold' two years ago.

That would make waaayyy too much sense.


But I totally agree. I was thinking the same thing.

:respekt: Looks a lot like a Toyota KE70...... Love it......

Da fq is that ugly thing?

You are just too young to get it I guess...

Man, Nissan's renderings just don't do a thing for me. I preferred the 90's Nissans' styling more than anything they've put out in the last 10 years. (With the 350 & GT-R as an exception.)

NEW Nissan 240SX in the works
 

http://www.gtchannel.com/sites/defau...O_v6_water.jpg

http://www.gtchannel.com/blog/new-240sx

Not bad... another member and I always said that they were going to use the Juke engine.

Let the wars begin! Bring back the mid 90s competition!

Mazda you're next!

Honda, screw you and your civic, bring back the Teggy and S2k!

P.S. that render is ugly imo

Bring to the plate lightweight, RWD, cheap with estimated power outputs.

If it's going to be anywhere close to the driving experience and resemblance to their 370Z or G37, I don't think I'll want to consider it.

If it happens, I hope it truly does put out a great fight with the BRZ / FR-S... Nissan is going to really have to understand what the enthusiast desires, even though the vast majority of buyers give priority to options and comfort rather than the purity of the driving experience.

We'll see what plays out, and I hope the competition is a reality...

Yea man, that is truly awful. :barf:

WTF is this?! It looks like a damn cross over. http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/28972052.jpg

Nissan needs to make a rival to the twins. Not the Genesis. That car kinda looks fat and heavy. Im afraid it is.

Otherwise, Nissan bring it on! ... but first, fire the people who designed that front end!

I highly doubt this is going to happen, but I'll be happy if it does! As others have said, I would love the return of the cheap RWD wars!

mazda never left. :thumbsup:

Im still saving for the supra

I think it's just the problematic Maxima styling, it looks about the same size as the FRS to me.

I don't understand why designers are trying to get so fancy these days with chrome shit and giant weird shape grilles. Keep it simple, just a normal rectangular opening at the bottom, and nothing more. What's the sudden craze with the ginormous badges and enormous gaping holes?

It's so stupid that they would even try to incorporate their "corporate grille". The car won't be a high volume seller, like the 86/FRS/BRZ, so why bother trying to make it look exactly like every other model? Stupid.

I would not mind if it was a little bit larger (for more rear seats space). Just afraid they add way too much weight.

+1 on the design thoughts.

They have forgotten the whole "keep it cheap" mentality

For $27k you had to get a convertible, 2 seater, with a small trunk
Vs. the now-new FRS/BRZ for around the same and a Hard roof, proper trunk (not gonna mention a sorta 4 seater) but 2 seats and storage. Plus 200hp and a very happy aftermarket

Also, I miss their Rx-7 niche

But after most real JDM cheap sports cars 'left' the MX5 has been there, but just there

you can get a miata for like 23k. also, typically two seater convertibles are more expensive than the 4 seater coupes and the aftermarket for the frs is abolutely dismal compared to that of the miata. imo, mazda is the only company that hasnt forgot about the cheap light rwd car. in over 20 years the miata has only gained a couple hundred pounds.

Looks like a G35.

You're right about Mazda keeping themselves light and in the market with the Miata, but I was comparing apples to apples

6speed vs 6speed versions of the car (Both new and 2013 models)

that which is this much

Plus for 300lbs more, you get a hard roof, trunk, more interior space, more power and torque.

What I want to conclude at is: Mazda has kept this 'great' formula for years. But what they NEED to do is innovate and make it better, now that Toyobaru is hurting them and Nissan wants a piece of the cake, like that fat kid in elementary

They should let Infiniti design it for them BUT making it ala S15 :D

245hp, 220(?)lb-ft (maybe have NA v6 options and FI I-4 options)
6 - speed manual
Wheelbase 99.4 in (2,525 mm)
Length 175 in (4,445 mm)
Width 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
Height 50.6 in (1,285 mm)
Curb weight 2650–2800 lb (1200–1270 kg)

Slap an S16 badge and call it a day

I will go for that no matter what (and I think they will make a killing in the market if they do that?

It gives me the image of the genesis.. don't likee

They will probably put a CVT in it :lol:

as far as sreet prices go even the six speed is cheaper. especially if you settle for a brand new 2012. for the miata, the 5 speed might even be better than the 6 so i wouldnt really consider that an upgrade. i think we also have to consider the penalty of a convertible is at least 100 lbs and almost 2 grand so i think if we want the closest apples to apples comparison it should be against the vert frs.

imo, innovation is almost the enemy of cars like this. the frs and cars like it are simple, quintessential sports cars. how do you make a miata better? its philosophy since day one has been one of lightness that whole car and driver as one. innovation has taken us away from that. sure things like the gtr and 918 are awesome but at what cost? i dont think we need to change a formula that has worked for just about the entire history of automobiles.

Ditch the hardtop convertible for a ragtop.

I think the new one is on the right track though.

you know they still offer the ragtop right?

Oh wow I didnt even realize.

Squished FX45?

why not? they did that to a beetle and then BOOM...911.

Then I take my money elsewhere, despite being a former Nissan employee...must have a decent 6spd, or no dice

New 240 would be cool. Something to match the old one we've got.

Lol yeah. A CVT would never happen or else :paddle:

Swapped civic > teggy