[poor boy]

Q602B directed me to this article in another thread where we were discussing Q90. There are a few vague tidbits in the article relevant to Q60 that i figured deserved their own thread.

For example, we now know that the powerplants for the car have been determined, and the car will definitely continue with a V-6. Early reports indicate that the next Z will be powered by a newly developed 3.0-liter V-6 (replacing the VQ) and a hybrid system with a 3.5-liter gasoline engine, the same setup in the Infiniti M Hybrid.

Article claims Q60 will see the hybrid system from the M but I think its more likely we see the same performance Hybrid setup that Infiniti debuted on Q50.

Nissan feels there's a lot of pressure on them to get the next Z just right in the midst of this changing sports-car market where being environmentally responsible is just as important as being able to go fast. Look for the car to be ready in 2015.

Ok so we'll see the redesigned Q60 in '15 or '16. I'm betting we see it in concept form sometime in '14, production ready in '15 on sale in '16....

NISSAN Z: DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALLY STARTS! | GT Channel

 

[infinitifanatic]

The Q60 being a coupe that Infiniti wants to turn into something that can compete with the M4/M3 and other fast coupes out there might need a bigger and more powerful hybrid engine than whats found in the Q50. Using engines from the M sedan is probably the best thing they can do.

 

[mr.smith]

Is the Q60 going to be a luxury version of the 370Z? Would the two vehicles use the same engine, and do you think that the 370Z will also get the hybrid treatment?

I would agree with your timeline. Concept about a year from now, Fall '14. And then we see the production model in '15 hopefully.

One concept for both the 370Z and the Q60, or do you think each one will get its own concept vehicle?

 

[Q602B]

Is the Q60 going to be a luxury version of the 370Z? Would the two vehicles use the same engine, and do you think that the 370Z will also get the hybrid treatment?

I would agree with your timeline. Concept about a year from now, Fall '14. And then we see the production model in '15 hopefully.

One concept for both the 370Z and the Q60, or do you think each one will get its own concept vehicle?

You can say, in some fashion now, the g37 coupe is the luxury version to the 370z...the same for the g35 coupe to the 350z. They all shared the same engine, same platform; even though the 370z and 350z were able to squeeze out a few more ponies than their luxury minded counterparts...

They both should have individual/unique designs and purpose to differentiate one from the other...if they stay the course from the previous two generations. Also, the Infiniti Essence and Etherea Concepts are what all the new Q cars will draw inspiration from.

 

[Q602B]

The Q60 being a coupe that Infiniti wants to turn into something that can compete with the M4/M3 and other fast coupes out there might need a bigger and more powerful hybrid engine than whats found in the Q50. Using engines from the M sedan is probably the best thing they can do.

That's is going to be the IPL's job...the Q60 should be a direct competitor to the 4 series (non M), ATS Coupe(non V), RC ( non F), and on and on...

 

[Q602B]

Ok so we'll see the redesigned Q60 in '15 or '16. I'm betting we see it in concept form sometime in '14, production ready in '15 on sale in '16....

I agree and hope so. It should be the last to launch among its competitors. I am a little doubtful about downgrading to the 3.0L engine. However, De Nysschen mentioned this when describing the name scheming change; which is one of the reasons for the name change.

It does sound like possibly force induction is in the works if they do reduce displacement; I hope it will be available for the Q60. It should translate in some weight reductions as well.

Below, he was not necessarily talking about the Q60, but it should provide a little insight...

Johan De Nysschen Qoute: “We will introduce some exhilarating performance schemes in the future,” de Nysschen writes, “I’m sure you will agree, it would be a bit off to have a powerful, luxurious and refined V-8-powered Infiniti M56, then position a new high-tech 550-plus-horsepower performance flagship for the Infiniti M range above it, using a potent charged-induction V-6, but then call it Infiniti M30, which we would be obliged to do, following our current naming logic.”

Read more: Infiniti President Defends New Model Nomenclature on Facebook - Motor Trend WOT

 

[cfrp]

so all it tells us is that it will continue to use a V6? well i knew that much

 

[Tsunamarama]

Car manufacturers are able to get more and more out of "smaller" engines though. just because it is getting a V6 does not mean we should be worried. A smaller engine will mean more fuel efficiency. Could they offer a V8 engine option as well as the V6 though, for those who really lik the feel of having a bigger engine under the hood?

 

[poor boy]

I wonder if Mercedes will lend the CLA 45 AMG engine to Nissan? I mean the two companies are already developing platforms together, Nissan is building the M270 engine for Mercedes in Tennessee... Imagine the 300+ 4 cyl in Q60

I don't think the Hybrid Q60 is going to be designed to compete with the M3/M4, the IPL will , if IPL sticks around. I could see Q60 and 370 differing in powerplants going forward, maybe sharing at the base and Hybrid, but top of the line 370Z engine would only be mid range Q60 with Q60 having one or two engines a step up, definitely forced induction. Don't see demand or need for a V8, especially with the M cars losing their 8s unless Infiniti wants to go hunting muscle cars but thats a game i dont think they should be playing.

 

[G2Q]

If the force inducted 4 cylinder could make equal amounts of power as the v6 if not more than yes.

And for the IPL to stick around i feel it should be making some significant changes in performance instead of being just a trim.

 

[cfrp]

just noticed that rendering looks like it was based off a Jaguar.

 

[iEssence]

just noticed that rendering looks like it was based off a Jaguar.

it is, some may even say Aston Martin.
Looks like infiniti designers have a lot of British influence in their designs. Even the Q50 looks a bit like a jaguar

 

[M.Simoncelli]

Very euro inspired. I don't know if I can really accept it to be the 370.

 

[iEssence]

Very euro inspired. I don't know if I can really accept it to be the 370.

It is, I doubt I can either, it just isn't what a true Nissan Z-Car should be. If nissan knows whats right for them they won't kill the overall design of the Z-Car in future generations

 

[cfrp]

This isn't an official rendering.... Just so you guys know.

 

[poor boy]

This isn't an official rendering.... Just so you guys know.

yea was just going to say that. I dont mind the rendering regardless, its about time Nissan branches the styling out a little. Realistically 350 and 370 were barely different in the same way that G35 and G37 were barely different. Its time to break with styling tradition IMO.... I can't wait to see infiniti design language applied...

 

[Skyline_Nismo]

A 3.0L turbocharged engine. That's interesting. If this engine ends up in the new Z, I wonder if it will eventually become the standard for Q50 and Q60. BMW and Audi use 3.0L turbo engines for models that compete with Q50 and Q60.

 

[IPL-Q-Sixty]

A 3.0L turbocharged engine. That's interesting. If this engine ends up in the new Z, I wonder if it will eventually become the standard for Q50 and Q60. BMW and Audi use 3.0L turbo engines for models that compete with Q50 and Q60.

on IPL models its doable, but will they do it? tough to say

 

[cfrp]

yea was just going to say that. I dont mind the rendering regardless, its about time Nissan branches the styling out a little. Realistically 350 and 370 were barely different in the same way that G35 and G37 were barely different. Its time to break with styling tradition IMO.... I can't wait to see infiniti design language applied...

ehh. I don't think people really wanted to change the 350. And when they did. Alot of enthusiasts rejected it.

After some time has past people love the 370z styling. I think they should continue evolving it. But that rendering is questionable.