Let's talk about weight

[Andaesthetics]

Keep in mind guys even if it is 3500LBS it's not the end of the world. The Q60RS weighs 4000LBS and does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. This car will be quick out the box and after bolts on with a tune it'll go ZOOM.

 

[jdm-rhd]

i think nissan is still working out the kinks and that is why they are being so secretive about the weight. i'm sure they are trying to find ways to shed some pounds.

reminds me of the story toyota tells of making the carpet fibers hollow on the mkiv supras in order to save weight

 

[DevonK]

i think nissan is still working out the kinks and that is why they are being so secretive about the weight. i'm sure they are trying to find ways to shed some pounds.

reminds me of the story toyota tells of making the carpet fibers hollow on the mkiv supras in order to save weight

I'd love to believe that but I have read enough posts by industry insiders elsewhere to very much doubt it, by this stage in the game virtually everything is finalized about the production spec, and production contracts with suppliers and sub-assemblers set due to the lead times they need to ramp up. Nissan is just being coy on this because the inevitable added weight is nothing to boast about and they don't want it spoiling the PR party. It's not as if they are the only manufacturer to hold this information back until production starts, it was the same for the twins recently.

 

[jdm-rhd]

I'd love to believe that but I have read enough posts by industry insiders elsewhere to very much doubt it, by this stage in the game virtually everything is finalized about the production spec, and production contracts with suppliers and sub-assemblers set due to the lead times they need to ramp up. Nissan is just being coy on this because the inevitable added weight is nothing to boast about and they don't want it spoiling the PR party. It's not as if they are the only manufacturer to hold this information back until production starts, it was the same for the twins recently.

i'm sure for the most part that is true, but they still have test mules out there they are monitoring and gathering data from before full production starts. to say parts can't change or some things removed or lighter materials used, is still too early.

i'm of the opinion it's gonna be heavier than we would like especially with 200 lbs of safety sensors wiring and related stuff added to meet regulations.

i'm hoping they end up tuning it to over 400hp to counter the extra baggage. if the target car was indeed the zupr4, it's gotta be nearly as fast, if not faster.

of course they could come back to say the z is faster than the 2.0, gr86, brz and almost as fast as the 3.0, but it's cheaper.

i, like many here hope it's slightly faster...

 

[West Aussie]

Wait until it gets my shopping in it…now that will add weight?

 

[MARLEY]

I'll guess 3489 lbs with MT.

 

[takemorepills]

i'm of the opinion it's gonna be heavier than we would like especially with 200 lbs of safety sensors wiring and related stuff added to meet regulations.

i'm hoping they end up tuning it to over 400hp to counter the extra baggage. if the target car was indeed the zupr4, it's gotta be nearly as fast, if not faster.

What source says that plastic sensors and wiring weighs 200 pounds?

It's already been released, 400HP. They're not going to change that for MY23

 

[takemorepills]

I'd love to believe that but I have read enough posts by industry insiders elsewhere to very much doubt it, by this stage in the game virtually everything is finalized about the production spec, and production contracts with suppliers and sub-assemblers set due to the lead times they need to ramp up. Nissan is just being coy on this because the inevitable added weight is nothing to boast about and they don't want it spoiling the PR party. It's not as if they are the only manufacturer to hold this information back until production starts, it was the same for the twins recently.

Say they released the weights. Say a Sport was 3489 pounds. But let's say enough people bitched and moaned that the Sport has an open diff and no spare tire (BTW, Dan Passe did say people are being VERY vocal about the open diff, we may very well see Sports with LSD, this is a spec they can change no prob before they end up on showroom floors) so Nissan goes and adds LSD and a spare tire to the car. Then the actual curb weight is now 3562 pounds. People would flip their lids and start bitching about that.
They are probably, at this point, open to possibly offering an LSD, determining if the car needs another 5 pounds of sound deadening (by way of changing material, not changing design), etc.

 

[BobDigi5060]

I doubt it will weigh 3500+. As times goes on I'm less and less concerned about the weight. Price and mt are the biggest selling points for me, but if new C8s aren't problematic within two years I'm likely getting the C8.

 

[trackratZ]

How much estim weight are we saving if a) both power seats are delete options on the Performance, or b) the passenger seat only is manually adjusted?

 

[takemorepills]

How much estim weight are we saving if a) both power seats are delete options on the Performance, or b) the passenger seat only is manually adjusted?

No more than 25 pounds per seat.
And if Nissan were to offer PS delete options (which they won't) the wiring harness for the PS would remain in the car.

 

[trackratZ]

Seats and aftermarket exhaust will probably reduce weight betw 50-75 lbs, the Rays are light but I doubt under 20 lbs, those can be improved too. Hood, roof, doors are alum so those are set, I don't care for CF in those areas. Coilovers could also reduce some more.

 

[jdm-rhd]

never heard anyone talk about it, but has there been any mention of weight dusribution?

wonder how it will compare to the 350 & 370 since its a tweaked/updraded version of that chassis.

 

[Trackaholic]

My GT350 weighs about 3800 lbs, but in some ways feels more nimble than my 350Z, which was closer to 3300. If the new Z can be around 3500, but better balanced with more responsive inputs I think it could still be a great experience.

One thing I can definitely notice in the Mustang is the width and length. I love having the interior space for my kids and even an adult in a (literal) pinch, but would also like to get back into a 2-seater that is a bit narrower and shorter.

Hopefully the Z will come in around 3500 lbs.

-T

 

[trackratZ]

never heard anyone talk about it, but has there been any mention of weight dusribution?

wonder how it will compare to the 350 & 370 since its a tweaked/updraded version of that chassis.

At least the battery is on the passenger side and further back enough towards the firewall. Will have to see when I cornerweight this Z.