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GranTurismoEra

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  1. Bold statement to say all. There are many that wont touch electric. When will it be affordable for the layman... Definitely not within 10 years.
  2. Civics are popular. 7 years and only issue i had was with the EP2 brake caliper ceasing on 170,000 miler. The FN shape was mainly the harsh ride. I didnt like the styling on the FK. I actually wanted the 2.2 diesel. Never got round to getting a Type R.
  3. The 3 Liter Q60 engine would need revision. It was mated to a manual gearbox for the orange SEMA car. Looks like it needed a lot of parts. I think if Nissan bother they should work to create a car smaller than the 370Z as the 370Z is quite bulky size wise and maybe get the weight down Weight down to 1400kg and a twin turbo 399hp with a revised engine would be good. Any hybrid tech etc would drive costs up. A dct auto development would cost money too. Maybe get a 7G/9G auto gearbox from Mercedes instead? Either way look at the new A45 S. £49,000. Thats where the price will be if you start getting a development list together.
  4. We didnt need Nissan to test a 3 liter V6 from a Q60. Thats already been done by Z1 and another indie. What they need to do is bring a new design unless they are planning to just engine swap the current model. Apparently they are comparing their old 10 years platform to a current car (supra) to show how far theyve fallen. How about a new design before throwing in a twin turbo V6. Besides the Supra is around 375bhp with a DCT. Someones already converting one to a manual on Youtube
  5. Manual R8 must be a nice drive, like a Manual Diablo. Okay not the same but still
  6. Manual R8 must be a nice drive, like a Manual Diablo. Okay not the same but still
  7. my brother bought a Supra recently for £20k. Cant wait for it to be out of the garage and on the road when weather improves.
  8. welcome to the forum. Get your son to sign up here too. Good cars. Yes the boxster and cayman will always be the lighter, sportier cars. The 350Z is a true Grand Tourer. I guess that crossover of sports GT is important to have. Useable everyday and not too hardcore. Good to have a common interest for sure!
  9. Its not a rumour. Alfonso Albaisa is the Vice President of Design for Nissan Global. Hes not allowed to confirm or deny. But what he says holds some value as in the Z hasnt been forgotten and they are seeking replacements. Just about which media outlet he spoke to originally and if it can be verified. They usually conduct interviews at the shows anyway
  10. They are already with Daimler which owns Mercedes. The new Juke takes cues from Mercedes
  11. The Tokyo Motorshow is about to start and all they got are two silly Cube concepts. They had 2 years to prepare something but nothing. Still another week but I doubt anything will happen. The GTR wont be replaced for another 2 years. As its still selling. They chief engineer even went on to say 2023..... The Zed mehh, Just go buy something else or get a Z4 lol Alfonso Albaisa said a new Z is being worked on more than a year ago. Electrification is a terrible idea. I rather drive a petrol hybrid than a full electric sports car. They shouldn't bother with that. Infact I rather they dumped a 4 pot DCT than electric. Alfonso Albaisa post some infiniti stuff on Instagram usually around concepts but has never posted any Z related stuff lol He claims theyll never abandon the Z line. But 10 years going 11 is slightly beyond their usual timeline... Seems like they cant decide which way to go.
  12. Yep get on the trains lose revenue from VED then get hit somewhere else, apart from the annual raise in train fare
  13. your old Nismo is now with junction 17
  14. Its not meant to be interesting or exciting. Nothing about EVs are unless youre a tech savvy individual or mad scientist
  15. I dont think any are discontinued, but v6 unless you can go for a v8.
  16. The audio when speaking is really low
  17. 370z, MX5, Fiat 124 or bust Or go to the other side Boxster, Cayman. Scope it out id say
  18. You can pick up an Toyota IQ for £1600 some are exempt from road tax apparently
  19. Fun Fact: This particular model and Livery appeared in Test Drive Unlimited 2 on PS3
  20. Did you go down to South Africa to view it in the flesh?
  21. Or you can try the art of "drafting" behind lorries. Ive seen a few people do it. Might not be deliberate or maybe it is. Only attempt if you have clear vinyl wrap to avoid stonechips . Im sure you can get better MPG with less wind hitting the front of the car.
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