Hello everyone, this issue analyzes the new Nissan Z
1. Brand analysis
The first generation of the new Nissan Z series sports car was born in 1969, is a very long history of Japanese sports cars, which is also a very classic sports car of Nissan, has achieved good market sales all over the world, the full name is Nissan Fairlady Z, the model we are familiar with is nissan 370Z model, Nissan 370Z has a long product cycle, the Japanese product brand still has a lack of brand premium ability in this level, but nissan Z's product strength is still very strong, This new nissan Z belongs to the seventh generation.
2. Market analysis
The new Nissan Z is lower than the Nissan GT-R in positioning, is a mid-range sports car, and does not have a very fierce performance of supercar, using the layout of the front engine, which is a more comfortable and sporty sports car, and the space in the car can also be guaranteed to a certain extent. However, this is a niche market, and the sales performance in the market is average.
3. Competitors
The most direct competitor in the competition is the Toyota Supra, and it is also expected to benchmark the Porsche 718, BMW Z4, Audi TT and other models.
4. Used cars (Note: The retention rate of used cars is based on the actual performance of the used car market after the new car is listed. ）
Although the new Nissan Z sales are not high, the ownership is also good, but this is Nissan's classic sports car, with reference to competitor Toyota Supra, the new Nissan Z is expected to have a higher retention rate,
5. Power system and chassis
Powered by a 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine, it has a maximum horsepower of 405 hp and a peak torque of 475 Nm.
The transmission uses a 6-speed manual transmission and a 9-speed manual transmission. The 6-speed manual transmission reinforces the clutch disc and gear system. Changes based on the adoption of the newly designed synchronizer system and shift configuration. Rear-wheel drive and advanced start-up auxiliary control system.
The 9-speed automatic transmission has a wide range of gears for a direct and fast response. In addition to faster acceleration control, steering as well as VDC employ dedicated controls. Cornering performance improved by up to 13%.
On the front and rear shock absorbers, a newly designed large diameter single-tube shock absorber is used. Reduces the impact of the road protrusion ride over and achieves high handling stability. And the use of aluminum double cross-arm front suspension, so that the straight line stability is improved. Equipped with a mechanical limited slip differential, it helps distribute power to the drive wheels with optimal grip.
6. Configuration
For suspension and steering, new single-tube shock absorbers, new front geometry and rear suspension adjustments were introduced.
Electric power steering is a first-of-its-kind use that allows for nearly unlimited tuning for inspiration control and precision.
In terms of body rigidity, the harder the chassis, the better the suspension effect. The torsional stiffness has increased by more than 10%.
In terms of high-performance brakes, it's tuned to provide excellent braking feel and braking force, and the available Sport Brakes are equipped with front rotors and 4-piston calipers.
In terms of start-up control, by keeping the engine at preset and adjusting the power when you start, you can be given the fastest and most consistent acceleration every time.
Equipped with 19-inch aluminum forged wheels, equipped with a 9-inch central touch screen, providing navigation, Wi-Fi hotspots and remote access, support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and NissanConnect services to help you quickly and easily stay up to date.
Three instruments (accelerometer, turbo speedometer, and voltmeter) are used on the instrument panel.
The exterior offers 3 monochromatic body colors and 6 two-tone body colors including Saran Blue and Shishou Yellow. The interior is available in graphite, red and blue colors.
The shape of the seat is also wrapped up, and the back of the seat is suede to suppress the lateral shaking of the body to achieve comfortable driving, and the body can also be suppressed when turning.
7. Space
The body size is 4380mm*1845mm*1315mm and the wheelbase is 2550mm. From the body point of view, more compact, compact body can bring a better sense of control, generally speaking, the space of the sports car is not very large, the use of wrapped seat design, but also to enhance the comfort style.
8. Summary
The design of the new Nissan Z in the appearance is more retro, the style inside the car is also biased towards sports, the design of the 6-speed manual transmission is also the overall feeling is very fragrant, and has a high playability, there is a certain modification potential, this car has not yet been specifically introduced schedule, is a personalized sports car, belongs to the niche market, the performance of sales in the market is expected to be average.
9. Appearance
From the appearance point of view, the use of tough lines, still using the front design, the front face in the net using a regular grille texture, with a black mesh texture modeling inside, the visual impact is very strong, the lower lip with a very sharp spoiler design, is also a more tough style, while using a delicate headlamp group design, the overall design appears tough and retro. Coming to the side, the sloping roof line is used to create a very retro style, while the blackened roof and rearview mirror design are adopted, and the large-sized wheel hub adopts the shape of double five spokes, which is also a very sporty style, and the slightly raised side window line design is very tough and sporty. The tail adopts a regular tail light design, delicate and very retro, the rear surround with a very three-dimensional air kit design, and the double exhaust pipe shape is also very imposing.
10. Interior
Entering the car, the use of a full LCD instrument design, the central control screen is also an increase in the style of science and technology, and the lower with a solid button area, the upper distribution of three dashboards, is also a very racing style.