So what’s Nissan really up to? The Nissan GT-R has yet to hit American roads and yet buzz has started to shift to the upcoming 370Z. As far as what’s stated, the 370Z will get an engine displacement bump with it getting the 3.7L V6 from the Infiniti G37.

But now, reports say that Nissan is also gunning for a high-performance version of the 370Z with a V8 engine. No word yet if the engine will be taken from one of Nissan’s existing line (like the 4.5L) but Nissan has mention that it will most likely be a V8.

Nissan is targeting the end of the year for the 370Z to see daylight (or at least car show lights). In addition, the car will also be lighter by 220 pounds compared to the current 350Z. Choices of trannies to mate to the engine are a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Now this is shaping up to be really interesting.