GranTurismoEra

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/analysis-lotus-e-sports-ev-platform-made-sharing

I remember my mate who mastered initial D told me at 16, dont cross your arms unnecessarily. Push and Pull. Felt like Karate Kid 😂 He was really good with manual. Akina downhill and uphill twisties. Whole arcade would spectate.

Video from Japan of a GTR Nismo driven like daisy until the Z and Audi RS appears at 1:25. Then a mad man flies by after 6:44. Things get interesting at 7:10. Guys all over the gaff towards the end. Crazy s**t....I just stumbled across it after searching using Japanese text. This is a normal Saturday here in London 😂

Looking at it now its a mean front. Its not bad just a bit wild with crazy road presence youd expect 700-1000hp beast with that grill 😂 Look like its trying to inhale the world for something crazy powerful under the bonnet

Japan

To me it just sounds like a bad case of Eastenders. If I phone the insurance for the 20th time. All I need to know is "when is the money going to arrive in my bank account?". Subplots, Storylines, main characters and extras are not my concern. If I get another Z. Its dislok steering lock, ring door bell and a loud siren outside.

hmm

"That schedule will also be uncomfortably close to the proposed EU7 introduction date - and Cartier confirmed that Nissan has no plans to invest in its engines and vehicles to make them compliant with the new rules. “Strategically we are betting on electrification,” he said, “to the point where we are not investing in Euro 7.” From an article regarding axing the Micra and the current gen Leaf.

I know one off designs are not cheap and can carry trademarks etc. Theres CAD design, 3D Printing, lots of trial and error with fitment. Not sure if anyone here has attempted or ever had a one off part made for them or designed one themselves. Besides what do you think of this one off custom front bumper made in Japan? Is it too much? or a nice design?

They rarely come up. When they do theyre snapped up. Congrats seems a good deal. Enjoy

Some bargains to be had with patience and proaction. Looks nice and well kept. Its that Zed life. They just dont understand... Cant wait to get another.

Did you buy a blue Automatic? Sold just now? 👀

Lol GR Yaris might be great around a winding track that takes 50 seconds to complete, and fun in its own way. I dont think the audience is the same at all. For me the GR86 with a Supercharger is a better bet. Just a shame journalist are claiming 21-26 mpg. I guess it may or may not be the reality. Youre right you could import a used performance model with 8,000 miles and 1 year old for say £28,000 retail as was £35,000 new with options according to US exchange rate. By the time you pay customs and VAT youre heading in the wrong direction of £37,000. Better off waiting a few more years and like you said its not special enough to warrant that kind of headache when there are so many other options from Toyota, Mazda, BMW etc...Plus upcoming models. Realistically youd need to wait 3-5 years and dealers in Japan or US would have to be struggling to shift them for any price within reason. The 350 and 370 still do the job. If you dropped a VR in an auto Z its practically that. The new Z is apparently carrying Z34 chassis number. The reviews may not rate the car as highly. Have to wait and see 8 months to go

Yeah I saw a nice Auto one for sale. Timing is a bit off, but I might prefer it over white when the time comes.

Cool looking Zeds

Le Mans Blue? Looks fresh.

80 litres seems a lot. Its actually bigger than the 370 tank. Despite no digital reading I actually prefer old school gauge. Reserve means 30 miles on a light foot. Ive seen needles fall below the last line and still give good mileage. I suppose digital readings are great but on the 370 you get dashes below 15 miles. The reserve light can activate at 40 miles. Considering you never completely grind to a halt or run out, theres reserve to take into account, plus gunk as illogikal stated. Im sure E10 being less potent may affect the readings lol. Okay thats far fetched but still.

You're right. Speaking of Nismos £38,000 is the dearest. Im sure someone will still pay it for the last of the Nismo with 2k miles. I remember when they were £30-£34k with less than 3k miles. If it did come to the UK I wonder what the prices would be on the 370 2017 onwards with decent mileage.

the nail in coffin is the price of a shipping container now. There will be imports just a thing of price and if the dealers know much about Z lol. Theres a dealer 6 miles from me that imported the Patrol V8 only 1 in UK apparently and a few American cars and trucks. So we ll see what happens in a few years. If I ever get the funds apparently he can source a car. I expect it to be at least £40k+ by the time it arrives and maybe up to 3 years after release. It could take more than 4 years to go down in price like the 2015-2016 370 Nismos did briefly. Once production ends it could create the same issue we have now with the 370z. Sudden bump in newer models..

Im sure they will do similar colours to last time. White, black, silver, red and I reckon there will be a possible blue and grey option this time. Depends on demand which I think will be high for USA....dont know about anywhere else.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2026-lotus-type-135-electric-elise-successor-detailed

The blue render shown above is subtle enough. Slightly different front bumper and rear with the addition of a lip spoiler and side skirts. For something that tries to represent Z of past its not over done. Yet it looks like an improvement over the plainer looking GT. The simplicity does remain from the previous gen. Its more plain and straight. The addition of those bits in the render are a nice touch to give a bit more style. Many will probably modify and add similar bits by week 2 of getting the car. Ill just look for the least annoying "I did this to the Z and you wont believe it" youtuber to check out next summer. Since it dawned on me unless a local importer brings it in a container may still cost over £10k 😂

It would be disappointing if there is no Nismo version just Nismo parts. Imagine Nismo bodykit sold alongside Nismo lowering springs and shocks. Nismo stitched Recaros, Nismo sway Bar, Nismo steering wheel, Nismo rims with Tyres all for a round figure because no Nismo version. Could be an opportunity for Nismo to make money on key aftermarket parts. Or should we say OEM plus plus. Might be better off than trying to produce and sell a Nismo Z at $55,000+ with little profit and much effort.

Lol but people have been comparing it to the Nismo if you go back in the thread.... Because for Nismo owners it might be toss up whether its worth 15k extra to trade up or not. Its not an unfair comparison as many have said Nismo is nothing more than a fancy bodykit. I dont know much about Ferrari editions. I do know some 458 hold higher value and those owners might have compared their special editions or low milers to the new car and realised their 458 are more sort after and pure. All subjective mate..... I hear what you're saying though.

Just going with the later iteration. Since it didnt change much. Some people in Japan are claiming theres no Nismo. There will be Nismo parts guaranteed as Nismo signed up as traders on one of the New Z forums.