# Nissan 450z **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 16, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895 "2005-12-16T18:44:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/1 "2005-12-16T18:44:06Z")
> TOKYO — Nissan is planning to shoehorn the 4.5-liter V8 that powers several Infiniti models into its 350Z sports car to create a 400-horsepower hot rod. > > The muscled-up coupe would be called the 450Z, says U.K. magazine Autocar. So far, the more powerful coupe has not been confirmed for production, but Nissan is seriously considering it in a bid to compete with the likes of Porsche. > > The 450Z could also have an Audi quattro-style four-wheel-drive transmission in order to make sure the V8’s output can be safely transferred to the road. The only problem is that the V8 currently doesn’t meet all worldwide emissions rules. But Nissan is planning to modify the engine to meet Euro IV standards as it’s planning to launch Infiniti in Europe in early 2007. > > What this means to you: More power means higher price and more profit for the car companies, but it’s not exactly going to please the environmental lobby. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/2 "2005-12-16T19:59:28Z")
that will be sweet and all but with an already pricey sticker…how are broke people like myself supposed to even look in the general direction of it! ---
**Author:** ![imported\_weaves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bc8723/32.png) [@imported\_weaves](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_weaves)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/3 "2005-12-16T20:03:21Z")
You’re not, that’s why they make the Sentra! That’s like saying why would Chevy make the new Z06, when someone making minimum wage can’t afford it. I hope they do make it, I like the current Z, but it needs to have some balls. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/4 "2005-12-16T20:23:04Z")
no no no dont get me wrong…i hope they do to…i think it’d be hard. i was just bein retarded ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/5 "2005-12-16T20:53:46Z")
thats the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. it will fail miserably. it should have come with a TT option when it was introduced with the TT price being slightly above what the current car is sold for, with the non turbo version going for a good bit less than current sticker. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/6 "2005-12-16T21:04:00Z")
> [@Darkstar](#): > > it should have come with a TT option when it was introduced with the TT price being slightly above what the current car is sold for, with the non turbo version going for a good bit less than current sticker. I agree. I think they should bring back the TT Z. ---
**Author:** ![jinxxycat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71c47a/32.png) [@jinxxycat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jinxxycat)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/7 "2005-12-17T10:53:55Z")
I think this is just rumors :dunno: this subject has been floating round for a while, but will be interested in seeing if it develops. The TT Z was getting rather pricey at the end of production…don’t know if they could do it again and have reasonable price on it :dunno: ---
**Author:** ![traydogg6969](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/traydogg6969/32/5999_2.png) [@traydogg6969](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traydogg6969)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/8 "2005-12-17T11:15:04Z")
> [@jinxxycat](#): > > I think this is just rumors :dunno: this subject has been floating round for a while, but will be interested in seeing if it develops. The TT Z was getting rather pricey at the end of production…don’t know if they could do it again and have reasonable price on it :dunno: i think its a rumor also especially with the skyline comin to the states ---
**Author:** ![cleanquick306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@cleanquick306](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cleanquick306)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/9 "2005-12-17T11:23:55Z")
i dont see this happening ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/10 "2005-12-17T11:28:49Z")
i personally think that if it ever becomes an option for the z33 platform america will never see it. ---
**Author:** ![TeamWRX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@TeamWRX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TeamWRX)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/11 "2005-12-17T17:29:58Z")
man everyone seems to be switching over to v8’s and not even bothering with a turbo anymore. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_weaves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bc8723/32.png) [@imported\_weaves](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_weaves)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/12 "2005-12-18T09:18:10Z")
I think it’s because a lot of companys lose their asses on warranties on a turboed car. ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/13 "2005-12-18T12:18:36Z")
> [@weaves](#): > > I think it’s because a lot of companys lose their asses on warranties on a turboed car. i can agree with that but with technology now there should be a way to monitor and record boost levels and other information that may void the warranty. ---
**Author:** ![InsaneSTi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@InsaneSTi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/InsaneSTi)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/14 "2005-12-18T12:31:16Z")
uhhh oohhh Jinxxy got some competition 🙂 personally i think the 350z, its such a nice all around car ---
**Author:** ![ZackG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ce7236/32.png) [@ZackG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZackG)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2005, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/15 "2005-12-31T06:56:36Z")
it doesnt matter. by the time it gets to the states if it does come, that 400hp will be 300hp ---
**Author:** ![Storamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@Storamin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Storamin)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2005, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-450z/178895/16 "2005-12-31T07:28:09Z")
we all know it will be hella expensive. why buy a nissan z when you’re in porsche territory? at that point i’d spend the money on the cayman S or a 911.