It is reportedly being developed for 2021 and a new 400-horsepower Z for 2020.
The 2018 Nissan 370Z that you can purchase new at a dealership starting at $29,990 is in many ways the same car that was on the market almost a decade ago. The car looks almost identical, with minor paint and trim changes. It has only gained two horsepower since its launch in 2009. Many people love the fact that Nissan has remained true to its roots, as the 370Z sports car is very nice. However, many people have been waiting for a new and improved Z to be released. According to a report by Autocar the answer could be 2020.
According to British news outlets, a new Z has been approved and is expected to debut in the second half of next year. The Z35 is the internal name of the Z35 at Nissan and will be paired with the next-generation. Infiniti Q60 The 400Z, or possibly the 500Z. The two models will share a rear wheel drive platform. Power is said to be from a biturbo engine producing approximately 400 horsepower (298kilowatts).
The sports car could also be described as an upmarket model and offered in Nismo trim with all wheel drive and 475 horsepower (354 kW), but that version won’t be available until 2021. You’re right if you think that it sounds more like a Z car than a GT_R. A current Nissan 370Z Nismo with 350 hp (261 kW), costs $50,000, and is a 10-year-old design.
These are just rumors. Autocar cites an unnamed senior Nissan official as the source of all the rumors, but there have been many other rumors about this much-loved Z. We have heard that Nissan intends to keep its sports car around, but we also hear that don’t plan to do much with it anytime soon. Last week, rumors circulated that Nissan may partner with Mercedes-Benz for a new Z. It’s possible that Nissan might be looking to ride Toyota’s coattails in order to get some publicity with all the hype surrounding the new Supra. The automaker may use it to gauge whether a new Z is worth considering, since sales of the current model 370Z are in dire need of replacement.
Autocar reports that a production version is expected to debut at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. This is still quite a long way away. We’d love to see the new Z. We’re not going to be able to confirm the rumors until we have prototypes that we can test, official teasers by Nissan, or anything other than a 370Z with skis, tracks.