Despite financial problems, Nissan is still pressing ahead with a next-generation Z car and today we're finally receiving more details that confirm some previous rumors. Today's Nissan 370Z dates back to 2009 and it's long overdue for a replacement, but it appears the wait will very much be worth it. Already we've seen the redesigned and retro-ish Z badge but now Autocar has learned that not only could the new car be revealed sometime within the next 12 months, but also its expected name and engine.

Supposedly, it'll be called the 400Z and will come powered by a twin-turbo V6 offering more power than the current naturally aspirated 332-hp 3.7-liter V6. Bear in mind the 370Z and its 350Z predecessor were named because of their engine displacements, but that doesn't appear to be the case this time around. In other words, expect it to hit that 400 hp goal. Sources confirm the 400Z will be using an Infiniti-sourced 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6, though we already suspected this.