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Originally Posted by ShiftedZ
I disagree with the first part of this. My C5, when it was stock, would have out-performed my new 370 in every aspect. I squeezed a 12.23@111.23 out of the C5 in bone stock condition (with drag radials); 11.51@118.50 with headers/intake. Granted, few C5 owners know how to drive their car to its fullest potential so my times are certainly an outlier. Same goes for handling. I could hit a corner much more confidently in the stock C5 than I could my 370. With basic suspension modifications, the 370 will be right where the C5 was when it was stock.
I will say, however, that stock for stock, the 370 is considerably more enjoyable and rewarding to drive. It is much more refined than the C5 and I don't regret the purchase one bit. For the days when I need break-neck power, I'll pull out the Vette; but, I look forward driving the 370 to and from work every day.
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12.23@111.23? Well, maybe YOUR C5. I have not heard of or raced a C5 that could have come close to that. Not saying it didn't happen, but the LS1 cars had some freaks for sure. Very inconsistant performance car-to-car.
However, the Youtube vids I see of 370Z's running C5's are usually a driver's race.
Besides, OP has an automatic. How many OEM stock automatic C5's are running identical or worse times than OP? Answer: Most.
I'm not saying that the fastest 370Z timeslip is equal to the fastest C5, you're right, it just isn't so. However, the difference between the average performance of the two cars is so close as to be a moot point unless you're betting money.
Handling, I have not driven a C5. I was just going by "the numbers" in the slalom and skidpad tests I have seen done.
Most average C5 drivers run 13.1-13.4@104-107mph.
About what I see for these 370Z's.