I thought this video was interesting.

 

Keeping its Pedigree:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/the-2021-ford-mustang-mach-1-starts-at-52-915/ar-BB1a1iu8?ocid=msedgdhp

Here's more from today:

 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/news/watch-nissan-s-boss-drive-the-new-z-he-calls-it-fantastic/ar-BB1atOfj?li=AAggFp0#image=BB1atxeM|2

His opinion may be JuuuuuuuST a bit biased. 😉

Man, they hid the video well. I couldn't find it except by clicking the Nissan/YouTube credit at the end of the article.

Edited October 28, 20204 yr by Pilgrim

Here's a November update:

Nissan Tells The Story Of The Z Proto Design (msn.com)

I’d love to see that with a body-color roof.

March 27th, 2021

Here's another teaser:

Nissan 400Z Leaks in Production Form at Los Angeles Shipping Warehouse (msn.com)

Look'n like sombody was listening!

2022 Nissan 400Z Images Leaked, Appear to Show Production Car (caranddriver.com)

Cool find Dr!

One essential part which does not seem to be discussed at all is the chassis/suspension, something which is crucial to real performance on a circuit. Just look at the 370Z, it had adequate power but never made it on the race track because others handled better. Unfortunately the 400 looks like it uses a parts bin chassis and suspension unlike the S30 which resulted in a car that still gets raced successfully today.

Without a potential racing history the 400 will just be another sports car which has to compete on price, power and appearance, all of which are market variables that change regularly and lead quickly to a market failure of one car or another.

The aftermarket heals many ills. I'm confident that if you actually want to race a Z, there will be appropriate parts available. 

"If you build it, they will come."

Sitting here watching the tube and what do I see? A damn safari gold 240Z! (Beginning of the newest Nissan commercial)