Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

ped · 08-13-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

14.4 for a 3.8 Genesis. Stock I've seen 13.5. Yea that 14.4 is for the 2 liter not the 3.8

13.8 according to this test:

Hyundai Genesis coupe Reviews - Hyundai Genesis coupe Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver

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The 3482-pound 3.8 R-Spec two-door we tested needed 5.2 seconds to hit 60 mph, 0.3 fewer than before. The quarter-mile went by in 13.8 at 104 mph

So a half second slower.

Firebase99 · 08-13-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ped

13.8 according to this test:

Hyundai Genesis coupe Reviews - Hyundai Genesis coupe Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver

So a half second slower.

Yea, the mags say that but I personally saw faster. Neither here nor there. Its not as quick a 370 in any flavor not debating that. I just dont see the Z as "slow". Its a canyon carver with some power backing it up. Unlike BRZ/FRS.

Firebase99 · 08-13-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ped

I don't see how anyone can call the 370Z "slow" in any event - 0-60 in 4.8 and 13.4 @ 105.6 stock. Add a CAI and catback plus a tune and you could be looking at 13 flat or high 12s.

Theres this guy, his Handle is Veetec on the 350 forums who ran an HR...stock at 13.1 @107mph.

Driftomodachi · 08-13-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

then eat the dog.

Only if they are Asian lol

Driftomodachi · 08-13-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters, with similar power plants) you get Audi TT, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

EDIT: I realize the Porsches are not Front engine, but other factors are consistent

The Audi TT is either FF or AWD not FR

Spooler · 08-13-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Yea, the mags say that but I personally saw faster. Neither here nor there. Its not as quick a 370 in any flavor not debating that. I just dont see the Z as "slow". Its a canyon carver with some power backing it up. Unlike BRZ/FRS.

370z Nismo's flat out like the mountain roads.

jcosta79 · 08-13-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ped

So a better drive in a Prius will beat a 370Z to 60 and the quarter mile?

It's not the driver, it's the car.

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Zbo · 08-14-2015, 01:10 PM

i have no problem with the quickness of the car . I have a problem that this 3.7 engine uses gas like today's modern v8"s . You may as well have bought a v8

Firebase99 · 08-14-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbo

i have no problem with the quickness of the car . I have a problem that this 3.7 engine uses gas like today's modern v8"s . You may as well have bought a v8

But you bought the car anyway knowing that right? You did know that before you bought it?

darkphantom · 08-14-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbo

i have no problem with the quickness of the car . I have a problem that this 3.7 engine uses gas like today's modern v8"s . You may as well have bought a v8

Yeah, I definitely agree - even with a 6MT...I can't get above 18-19 in city...

njobe89 · 08-14-2015, 02:30 PM

i honestly don't get how some people that aren't boosted get such low mpg's... i have a cbe, intakes, and tp's, plus a tune and i'm still averaging about 22mpg's. no, i don't drive like a grandma.

also, if you bought this car for the mpg's, you bought it for the wrong reason

BC416 · 08-14-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i honestly don't get how some people that aren't boosted get such low mpg's... i have a cbe, intakes, and tp's, plus a tune and i'm still averaging about 22mpg's. no, i don't drive like a grandma.

also, if you bought this car for the mpg's, you bought it for the wrong reason

City driving. I think my average MPH isn't even 20 so I'm around 18-20mpg.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-14-2015, 05:16 PM

I get 16 mpg's... It is what it is. At least gas is reasonable

ped · 08-20-2015, 11:46 AM

My MPG averages moved up by 2 MPG in both city and highway after my breathing mods and UpRev tune.

Hotrodz · 08-20-2015, 05:42 PM

Lol mine has gone down significantly since my mods.

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njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	i honestly don't get how some people that aren't boosted get such low mpg's... i have a cbe, intakes, and tp's, plus a tune and i'm still averaging about 22mpg's. no, i don't drive like a grandma. also, if you bought this car for the mpg's, you bought it for the wrong reason Firebase99 likes this. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

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