Infiniti to get entry-level coupe based on Z

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Infiniti to get entry-level coupe based on Z

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Along with the impending refreshening of Nissan's modern-day Z, the internet has been abuzz for about a year with rumors of a new smaller and less expensive coupe based on the same platform. This rear-wheel-drive coupe would compete against the upcoming Toyota/Subaru sports coupe, which also are also to be driven by the rear wheels. What we haven't expected, though, is an Infiniti version of this 240SX revival. According to rumors, the Nissan version would get a small displacement four-banger while its big brother from Infiniti would get a V6 displacing 2.5 liters.

Inside Line reports that this new entry-level Infiniti will be displayed at an as yet unnamed auto show sometime within the next year. Color us awfully excited at the prospect of RWD coupes from the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and now Infiniti, all of which are set for the American market. Affordable performance never goes out of style, even when gas prices are this high.

This should be interesting, hopefully it will look different enough to keep the poor 350Z/G35 drivers from seeing the "I Put Bus Lengths On A 350Z" on the Honda forums

[NeonDan]

i dunno guys this thing could be really badass....look at it this way....the 370Z is going to be shorter/narrower, 350hp or so and weigh 3000lbs

soo if this smaller car weighs in around 2500-2700lbs with 280-300hp, RWD and good suspension....should do ok in Infinity guise 230-250hp with 2300-2500lbs for nissan should do

i have faith in Nissan....afterall they did bring themselves back from the dead and still only have 1 turbocharged car on their lineup despite rising fuel costs and increasing safety standards