NEW Nissan 240SX in the works

[Tman08]

Looks like the next GTR could possibly not be constructed/scrapped:

http://www.insideline.com/nissan/gt-...ot-happen.html

If this is true, maybe this would make way for this new supposed car?

[Tbomb 25]

Originally Posted by Tujin

I'm still holding out hope that Mitsubishi will pull their heads out of their asses and revive the Starion

I loved that car!

HaHa....FATFATFAT chance but it damn sure would be cool as hell!

[Tbomb 25]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Looks like an updated Mitsu GSX/GST:

Im not sure how i feel about the looks of this nissan yet.It deffenitely doesent look like this 2nd gen Eclipse it kinda looks like the bloated 4th gen Eclipse which was FUGLY...this kinda dodges that its attractive in a weird way....

[Tbomb 25]

Originally Posted by fatoni

if that car ever happens (which i doubt it will since i think you are asking for an unreasonable amount of car for such little money), i fail to see how a toyota could compete if they already are at that price point. they cant just give away turbos


the gti isnt going to compete because its trying to fill a different market. things like the itr and msp are down on power but still are comparable . im not saying i think this thing is going to be a competitor to the frs, im just saying we shouldnt be judging cars that dont even yet exist

The new GTI will compete its sheading some and getting more power with a serious suspension overhaul...

[e30kawi]

Originally Posted by Tbomb 25

The new GTI will compete its sheading some and getting more power with a serious suspension overhaul...

The gti already competes with the frs. fairly certain it has more whp and tq than the frs.

[KeepGuessing]

I'm sorry but the GTi has been so far behind in terms of "expectations" that it needs to be released and tested thoroughly before it gets even close to getting a seat at the table

The last 3~? GTi/Golf releases have been complete let downs in terms of what it said on paper vs what it actually did...Especially the most recent "omg look at the torque this car makes" Gti and it's instant brake fade combined with handling characteristics of a paddle boat.

If there is ANY car that Bench racing should NEVER be considered valid for it's that car, considering the Civic slapped it in the face when "statistically" it shouldn't have a chance...

[WingsofWar]

I think of this when i think of direct Nissan competitor to the BRZ/FRS other than the Silvia.



Pulsar Turbo

or

Pulsar NX

[bestwheelbase]

That render isn't awful but FWD is a deal-breaker for us.

[Giccin]

Wow that car looks herra ugry.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by MiguelAE86

Thank you! Why do you think so many people adore older cars of the simpler yesteryear? That's what kids my age would like to find out! (I'm 17, But age groups posted above apply) Especially when we see it posted on every forum ever made, that older cars are better for the real feel of a sportscar. We would simply like to find out, that's what made older folks such gearheads right? that sensation of man and machine.

It's more complicated than that but that is some of it.

At least where I grew up (North Carolina, reached driving age in the mid 1970's), it was also a status thing. Less than half the kids I knew had cars, so having ANY car was a big deal.

When you had ANY car, that also meant you had to be a gearhead just to keep the car on the road. In addition, nearly every car (and all those in a high school kids price range) was rear-wheel drive and usually with bald or balding tires.

Basically, cars when I grew up were the gaming consoles of my youth. It's what your friends and you did, and your life centered around it. If you didn't have a car, you found someone who did, and that's where you hung out.

[MiguelAE86]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

It's more complicated than that but that is some of it.

At least where I grew up (North Carolina, reached driving age in the mid 1970's), it was also a status thing. Less than half the kids I knew had cars, so having ANY car was a big deal.

When you had ANY car, that also meant you had to be a gearhead just to keep the car on the road. In addition, nearly every car (and all those in a high school kids price range) was rear-wheel drive and usually with bald or balding tires.

Basically, cars when I grew up were the gaming consoles of my youth. It's what your friends and you did, and your life centered around it. If you didn't have a car, you found someone who did, and that's where you hung out.

That sounds like a great childhood!

Too bad my friends are more worried about what wheels to put on their civics than actually begin to understand mechanics and other fun things to love about cars, not just the "show" factor.

[e30kawi]

Originally Posted by KeepGuessing

I'm sorry but the GTi has been so far behind in terms of "expectations" that it needs to be released and tested thoroughly before it gets even close to getting a seat at the table

The last 3~? GTi/Golf releases have been complete let downs in terms of what it said on paper vs what it actually did...Especially the most recent "omg look at the torque this car makes" Gti and it's instant brake fade combined with handling characteristics of a paddle boat.

If there is ANY car that Bench racing should NEVER be considered valid for it's that car, considering the Civic slapped it in the face when "statistically" it shouldn't have a chance...

No need to be sorry. I didn't realize we were discussing these cars strictly around a race track. For everyday driving, cost, and power, these cars are very similar and compete for buyers. If the frs/brz hadn't been so much more $$ (about 7k more) when I had to replace my car I would have bought it.

[hotaka]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Folks, chances are, the Nissan whatever will not actually look anything like this. Motor Trend draws these concept sketches based on their own imagination. I'd be very surprised if it did look like this.

right. no way it will look like this.

It's funny, nissan has never really had a lightweight (and FWD) concept. They're more rwd/awd and high power inclined

[Ae86]

Nissan developing Juke-based FR-S/BRZ competitor


to plug the gap below the 370Z in its sports car lineup, Nissan is reportedly developing a compact, front-wheel-drive sports car to do battle with the Scion FR-S/ Subaru BRZ.




Known internally as the Mini-Z, the small coupe will use the Juke crossover’s platform, a source close to the situation told Motor Trend. Power will come from the Juke’s 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, while all-wheel-drive (based on the Juke’s system) with torque-vectoring could be an option to help the car better match up against the rear-drive FR-S/BRZ twins.
For better or for worse, the Mini-Z will reportedly thumb its nose at traditional stylistic conventions in the same manner as the Juke. Expect a radical look outside of the sports car norm (although perhaps not as wild as the Urge concept, pictured above).
Notably, the project is a joint Japan-China effort, with Japan doing the heavy lifting in terms of development and China handling design and data assembly. China will be the car’s main market, and it will also be offered in Japan and Europe. A decision on U.S. availability has not yet been made.
Development on the Mini-Z is well under way, with a launch possible as soon as late 2013. Look for a base price of under $22,000.