Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Why are the older Z34's faster than the newer ones?

MCDX · 06-16-2017, 09:06 AM

2010:
In Europe the tuned down the engine from 243 to 241 kW to meet emission standards.

2012:
added Oil cooler

2013 FL:
added sound deadening

Allthough I think all the fancy pieces of paper from Nissan always stated 5.3s from 0-100km/h (62mph) for the manual and 5.6 for the Auto. 5.2 for the Nismo.
0-60 normally seems to be roughly 0.2 less.

But, several tests seem to have high 4s for the car in general and normally a faster time for the non-Nismo as the suspension is a bit softer, weight shifts easier to the accelerating wheels and therefore generates more traction.

Nevertheless I can guarantee the normal 370Z Sport with the AT is the fastest Z on public roads.
Otherwise driver-mod or bigger b* required.

EDIT: to sum up: I'd never buy an older car just because it could be a friction of a second quicker.

06-16-2017, 09:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
MCDX Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 62 Drives: 17 Nissan 370Z CY A7 Rep Power: 8	2010: In Europe the tuned down the engine from 243 to 241 kW to meet emission standards. 2012: added Oil cooler 2013 FL: added sound deadening Allthough I think all the fancy pieces of paper from Nissan always stated 5.3s from 0-100km/h (62mph) for the manual and 5.6 for the Auto. 5.2 for the Nismo. 0-60 normally seems to be roughly 0.2 less. But, several tests seem to have high 4s for the car in general and normally a faster time for the non-Nismo as the suspension is a bit softer, weight shifts easier to the accelerating wheels and therefore generates more traction. Nevertheless I can guarantee the normal 370Z Sport with the AT is the fastest Z on public roads. Otherwise driver-mod or bigger b* required. EDIT: to sum up: I'd never buy an older car just because it could be a friction of a second quicker. Last edited by MCDX; 06-16-2017 at 09:16 AM.