Motor Trend gets 4.7 sec 0-60 for 370Z (C&D added, 4.9)
11-26-08, 07:27 AM
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Referring to that review, was the 370z 0-60 and quarter mile done in a cold weather or hot weather? Motortrend didn't provide the full test setup/ conditions such as weather temperature, altitude, BP, wind, etc. I like Road&Track because it provides more detail in the data sheet. I am *assuming* they tested this in cold weather (as cold as it is now) and got 4.7 sec & 13.3 sec@ 105 mph? If that is the case then this would be a good contender with the Lexus IS350. If that performance number was from a hot weather then I say it by average it would be faster than the IS350.
I'm not trying to knock on the 370z. I like it. I really like this styling over the 350z. I am glad they shaved off the weight down to 3355 lbs. Considering how touchy the GT-R's transmissions is I am concerned how well the 370z holds in the reliability in this department....
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I'm not trying to knock on the 370z. I like it. I really like this styling over the 350z. I am glad they shaved off the weight down to 3355 lbs. Considering how touchy the GT-R's transmissions is I am concerned how well the 370z holds in the reliability in this department....
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It would be interesting to find out the conditions. But I would say that with the heavier, less powerful G37 sedan doing sprints in 5-4 to 5.1 seconds that it was a typical run for the 370Z. Edmunds got 5.1 so I think a good driver could wring out sub 5 second sprints consistently. To get this kind of performance at this price is incredible.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..3.*#2
And BTW, I think the whole GT-RT tranny thing has been sensationalized. The transmission is done in by abusing the Launch Control feature with VDC off, a method not advised by Nissan. It's not like the thing just decides to crack one day.
11-26-08, 08:51 AM
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11-26-08, 10:43 AM
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REALLY nice trap speeds and 1/4m. Though Nissan said this car was going to be 3100lbs. This 370Z is HEAVIER than the original 350Z and even the old 300ZX NA. I predict in 4 years, this car will weigh almost as much as a G37C
Guys, please stop quoting 0-60 times like its some kind of benchmark versus other cars.
Guys, please stop quoting 0-60 times like its some kind of benchmark versus other cars.
Last edited by Bean; 11-26-08 at 10:52 AM.
11-26-08, 03:28 PM
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REALLY nice trap speeds and 1/4m. Though Nissan said this car was going to be 3100lbs. This 370Z is HEAVIER than the original 350Z and even the old 300ZX NA. I predict in 4 years, this car will weigh almost as much as a G37C
Guys, please stop quoting 0-60 times like its some kind of benchmark versus other cars.
Guys, please stop quoting 0-60 times like its some kind of benchmark versus other cars.
11-26-08, 03:34 PM
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The G37 7AT managed a "0-60" of 5.0 with a 1/4 mile of 13.5 @ 105 mph (motortrends latest review).
They are both great cars in their respective markets.
11-26-08, 03:35 PM
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11-26-08, 04:02 PM
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The 370Z is the best sports car value there is. It's light, compact and looks good.