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optiontrader · 10-03-2010, 09:45 PM

The Z is a great car at the $30-$40K price point.

Yes, the Mustang is a great car for cheaper, and has more power (nice BIG engine). But given greater displacement, of course it can be more powerful. Looking at specific output, the Z puts out more (89hp/L versus 82hp/L - hopefully I did the math correct in my head; correct me if I'm wrong). But I wouldn't buy one, even if it's cheaper - the live axle doesn't do it for me. For straight line driving - sure. But I like the twisties (even the on-ramps!

).

If this Gen Coupe pushes more power than a GT, I'll be looking for a chance to take it for a spin.

I'd argue that the Porsche six cylinder is the $50K engine, NOT the Mustangs. I agree: the Porsche Carrera S has 385hp, but I'm not gonna drop the $90K+ dough for it.

Again, at $30-$40K, the Z is a great car. ImportConvert, you've admitted that. But it's clear you want more power and don't want to mod it. It'll be interesting to see if Nissan does drop a 8cyl engine into the Z (or a turbocharged six). I'm sure it'll be great. But until then, why are we even having this discussion?

And yes, I'd drive a 458 in a heartbeat. But I ain't gonna buy one.

10-03-2010, 09:45 PM	#191 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	The Z is a great car at the $30-$40K price point. Yes, the Mustang is a great car for cheaper, and has more power (nice BIG engine). But given greater displacement, of course it can be more powerful. Looking at specific output, the Z puts out more (89hp/L versus 82hp/L - hopefully I did the math correct in my head; correct me if I'm wrong). But I wouldn't buy one, even if it's cheaper - the live axle doesn't do it for me. For straight line driving - sure. But I like the twisties (even the on-ramps! ). If this Gen Coupe pushes more power than a GT, I'll be looking for a chance to take it for a spin. I'd argue that the Porsche six cylinder is the $50K engine, NOT the Mustangs. I agree: the Porsche Carrera S has 385hp, but I'm not gonna drop the $90K+ dough for it. Again, at $30-$40K, the Z is a great car. ImportConvert, you've admitted that. But it's clear you want more power and don't want to mod it. It'll be interesting to see if Nissan does drop a 8cyl engine into the Z (or a turbocharged six). I'm sure it'll be great. But until then, why are we even having this discussion? And yes, I'd drive a 458 in a heartbeat. But I ain't gonna buy one. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)