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Old 10-10-06, 06:39 AM
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Default 2007 Nissan 350Z (with new VQHR engine)
Rumored 308hp and a new hood.







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Old 10-10-06, 06:47 AM
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Wow...they are really milking this one.
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And why not? It is a "out of the park" HOME RUN from every car manufacturing standpoint! If they maintain this already sumptuous body/appearance, improve on it ever so slightly, improve the interior and slap more power under hood...?
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Not liking the hood bulge. Seems unnecessary.

Power bump good though.
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I think someone dented the hood, or is that a power bulge?
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I wonder if it has a larger intake plenum space so in order to fit the engine cover under the hood, comfortably, they needed to modify the hood?
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the new hood is likely necessary for the new engine. almost everything in the engine bay got shifted around due to the dual intakes...
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Probably has something to do with the new dual throttle bodies and intakes.

Looks like a throwback design as well...






I actually dont mind it. Doesnt seem to take away from the design, though I dont think it helps it either.
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Old 10-10-06, 09:27 AM
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I always like 350Z, and this one is no exception.
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Old 10-10-06, 09:38 AM
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Not a bad car IMO, but don't the current 350z come with 300hp? If so only a 8hp jump is that not that good.
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Originally Posted by DriftNsc3
Not a bad car IMO, but don't the current 350z come with 300hp? If so only a 8hp jump is that not that good.
Yeah, the current has 300, but Im guessing with the new VQ its the same scenario as the G35 where the newer HP rating will be substantially more than "only" 8HP.
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Like the power hate the hood really love the GS behind it.
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Never a fan of the 350Z's look, & the new hood doesn't help. I like the design of all previous generations Z's better . . .
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it went from 293 to 306hp, and nissan is claiming higher gains when the car is at speed. the difference should be very significant...
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i like the hood. gives it a more agressive look.
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