Post by Driftpimp on Jun 12, 2008 16:08:39 GMT 10
Some possible pics of the upcoming 200sx:
Recent news concerning Toyota and Subaru’s joint development of a lightweight affordable RWD coupe has been hitting blogosphere headlines with predicatable regularity. You could be forgiven for thinking that they are the only Japanese marques looking to re-introduce the formula that is held in such high regard by auto enthusiasts.
But you would be mistaken. Nissan know only too well how to build FR coupes that go quick, look good, drift well and develop loads of street cred on their way to eventual cult status - in fact they are the experts.
Not wanting to be left out in the cold, Best Car is reporting that Nissan are ramping up development of their own RWD coupe in an effort to bring it to market ahead of the Subota offering. Although details are thin on the ground it is suspected that the new coupe will be comparable in size to the old S15 Silvia/200SX and use a modified version of the 350Z’s platform. The aim will be to keep weight to a minimum so that performance, handling and efficiency are maximized.
The really interesting news concerns what may be under the bonnet with the guys at 7Tune predicting a choice of a 2.0-litre NA engine or one or two turbo charged engines of 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre capacity. The turbo-charged units are believed to be favoured as they will use Nissan’s VCR (Variable Compression Ratio) Piston Crank System to provide both performance and efficiency.
The VCR equipped turbo-engines are capable of providing the economy of a small capacity NA engine in city driving and also provide the power expected of this sort of car when required. Best Car estimate that the 1.6-litre VCR equipped turbo engine would be good for 150ps/110kW in high compression mode with up to 225ps/165kW being available in low-compression turbo mode.
With the Subaru/Toyota offering not expected to hit the streets before 2011, it is expected that Nissan will target late 2010 as the on sale date for the car that could herald the return of the legendary Silvia/200SX nameplates.
Article from 7tune:
Yet another image has been leaked from Nissan’s GT 2012 meeting held in May, this time it’s a side view of the upcoming FR sports coupe due to go on sale in 2010. The image reveals just enough to give a good idea of what the final shape will be and going by similar images of the next generation Z12 Cube and Z34 Fairlady Z (370Z) which were also revealed at the meeting, Nissan isn’t going to let the new FR coupe loose without its own unique identity. Another interesting feature is the small third “quarter window” and the pronounced rear blister fender.
Mechanical specifications have changed slightly for the better since we last reported on the FR sports coupe, it’s still rumored to have a 2000cc inline 4 cylinder engine using Nissan’s VCR (Variable Compression Ratio) technology only this time it’s almost certain it will be turbocharged. It’s also possible the 2.0L engine will make use of a VVEL system similar to what is used in the VQ37VHR engine found in the V36 Nissan Skyline coupe. Power is still rumored to be 225ps with 35.0kg/m of torque to move the 1200kg coupe around.
The FR sports coupe will position itself at the bottom of Nissan’s performance car tree being the cheapest in price but will offer a more sports orientated driving experience compared to the more expensive V36 Skyline Coupe. Once the new entry level FR sports coupe is released it will emphasize Nissan’s performance car range as one which is well defined and offers plenty of choice, which is in complete contrast to earlier on in the decade.
Recent news concerning Toyota and Subaru’s joint development of a lightweight affordable RWD coupe has been hitting blogosphere headlines with predicatable regularity. You could be forgiven for thinking that they are the only Japanese marques looking to re-introduce the formula that is held in such high regard by auto enthusiasts.
But you would be mistaken. Nissan know only too well how to build FR coupes that go quick, look good, drift well and develop loads of street cred on their way to eventual cult status - in fact they are the experts.
Not wanting to be left out in the cold, Best Car is reporting that Nissan are ramping up development of their own RWD coupe in an effort to bring it to market ahead of the Subota offering. Although details are thin on the ground it is suspected that the new coupe will be comparable in size to the old S15 Silvia/200SX and use a modified version of the 350Z’s platform. The aim will be to keep weight to a minimum so that performance, handling and efficiency are maximized.
The really interesting news concerns what may be under the bonnet with the guys at 7Tune predicting a choice of a 2.0-litre NA engine or one or two turbo charged engines of 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre capacity. The turbo-charged units are believed to be favoured as they will use Nissan’s VCR (Variable Compression Ratio) Piston Crank System to provide both performance and efficiency.
The VCR equipped turbo-engines are capable of providing the economy of a small capacity NA engine in city driving and also provide the power expected of this sort of car when required. Best Car estimate that the 1.6-litre VCR equipped turbo engine would be good for 150ps/110kW in high compression mode with up to 225ps/165kW being available in low-compression turbo mode.
With the Subaru/Toyota offering not expected to hit the streets before 2011, it is expected that Nissan will target late 2010 as the on sale date for the car that could herald the return of the legendary Silvia/200SX nameplates.
Article from 7tune:
Yet another image has been leaked from Nissan’s GT 2012 meeting held in May, this time it’s a side view of the upcoming FR sports coupe due to go on sale in 2010. The image reveals just enough to give a good idea of what the final shape will be and going by similar images of the next generation Z12 Cube and Z34 Fairlady Z (370Z) which were also revealed at the meeting, Nissan isn’t going to let the new FR coupe loose without its own unique identity. Another interesting feature is the small third “quarter window” and the pronounced rear blister fender.
Mechanical specifications have changed slightly for the better since we last reported on the FR sports coupe, it’s still rumored to have a 2000cc inline 4 cylinder engine using Nissan’s VCR (Variable Compression Ratio) technology only this time it’s almost certain it will be turbocharged. It’s also possible the 2.0L engine will make use of a VVEL system similar to what is used in the VQ37VHR engine found in the V36 Nissan Skyline coupe. Power is still rumored to be 225ps with 35.0kg/m of torque to move the 1200kg coupe around.
The FR sports coupe will position itself at the bottom of Nissan’s performance car tree being the cheapest in price but will offer a more sports orientated driving experience compared to the more expensive V36 Skyline Coupe. Once the new entry level FR sports coupe is released it will emphasize Nissan’s performance car range as one which is well defined and offers plenty of choice, which is in complete contrast to earlier on in the decade.