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Originally Posted by Lug
+1 The 370Z eclipses the similarly priced competition in every catagory except straight line power. This is where I would add some. It doesn't have to match power for power, just match acceleration times. Due to it's lighter weight, I'd say if they could squeeze 360 to 370 hp, it will match the 2011Mustang and stomp on the Camaro and Challenger in 0-60. The extra power would also probably best the Cayman S on the track. A win-win. The stock block seems to be able to take this much power with ease so the uptick shouldn't cause a huge price jump. It's easy to want twin turbos and larger blocks, but then you loose the 370Z actual biggest current benefit, it's increadable bang-for-the-buck.
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When we say "best bang for the buck" I think we need to keep in mind that this is all determined by how much money you have to begin with. A person who only makes 20K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. A person who makes 200K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. Its all perspective to your income. Those of us in here are fairly close in income thus it works for us. But best bang for the buck would be something like which car gives the most HP/ TQ/ performance/ handling/ style/ quality/ even functionality etc per dollar. And Im not sure what car that is.
The Z is a good car and in a couple of years it will up its HP just like it has always. Its a cycle all car companies play in.