Awd 370z

spearfish25 · 10-01-2010, 05:55 PM

So imagine an AWD 370Z (sorry for anyone who clicked this thinking one exists!). It would be a few hundred pounds heavier, but would launch like a catapult. What do you think the 0-60 and 1/4mi times would be? Do you think it would beat the current 370Z around a track? Would you buy it over the RWD version?

The floor is open...

christian370z · 10-01-2010, 06:24 PM

I feel like the lack of torque would negate a lot of the benefits of an AWD system unless you are running more power or are FI. I also think that the driving dynamics could veer away from the type of car the Z was designed to be both in weight and the fact that the front wheels would be driven.

If the AWD system is refined, it could be a great asset though and we could probably see mid 4 second 0-60 times.

red6spd · 10-01-2010, 06:33 PM

If it existed I would have liked to have purchased, but I'm sure it would have only been available with the Auto (which is a no go for me) and I'm sure you would have had to get it with the tech package, the navi, the your mother package, the omg package, ya know how Nissan does it. Anyway 0-60 I'm gonna guess maybe 4.4-4.5 and the quarter probably around the same, since the added weight and drag and low torque.

wilsonp · 10-01-2010, 06:51 PM

Car & Driver tested the auto 370Z at 4.6 sec 0-60, I would think AWD would increase drive train loss and weight without improving traction enough for a benefit unless it came with a healthy power increase.

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-01-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Car & Driver tested the auto 370Z at 4.6 sec 0-60, I would think AWD would increase drive train loss and weight without improving traction enough for a benefit unless it came with a healthy power increase.

With GTR engine & gearbox,yes.

370Zsteve · 10-01-2010, 07:15 PM

Imagine the noise inside this car with more moving parts

PapoZalsa · 10-01-2010, 08:44 PM

That is why I didn't get the Lexus IS, AWD and not enough power.

sonic370 · 10-01-2010, 08:54 PM

no sorry..... sports cars should be rear wheel drive only....

import111 · 10-01-2010, 09:05 PM

Since it would weigh that much more I would stick with my RWD. Coming from an STi I do miss AWD though, and if they weighed the same, I would go AWD.

azn370z · 10-01-2010, 09:15 PM

Isn't here an awd g37? I don't think that is faster than the rwd g37.

Zat_Zuma · 10-02-2010, 10:42 AM

From what I've been told and understand that the drivetrain from a G37 AWD will be a direct bolt-in to the 370Z.
Downsides are the extra weight, having a automatic transmission, maybe extra noise, cost of conversion and the really big cost of a TT kit and support mods to take advantage of the AWD.

I'm sure someday, someone, somewhere will do it, just to be different. Personally, I'd rather just buy a used GTR and play that way.

efuseakay · 10-02-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Isn't here an awd g37? I don't think that is faster than the rwd g37.

The AWD sedan is faster than both the coupes.

280z/300zx · 10-02-2010, 01:26 PM

If there was AWD I would be sold.

kenchan · 10-02-2010, 05:14 PM

as mentioned already, i too think they need to put a lot more power before adding awd. it's going to feel heavy and slow like a subaru legacy. lol

memorylasts · 10-02-2010, 05:20 PM

I miss my 09 A4 Quattro for this, but im hooked to rwd, there will always now be at least one rwd car in my garage.

10-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Awd 370z So imagine an AWD 370Z (sorry for anyone who clicked this thinking one exists!). It would be a few hundred pounds heavier, but would launch like a catapult. What do you think the 0-60 and 1/4mi times would be? Do you think it would beat the current 370Z around a track? Would you buy it over the RWD version? The floor is open... Joey o likes this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 10-01-2010 at 05:58 PM.

10-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I feel like the lack of torque would negate a lot of the benefits of an AWD system unless you are running more power or are FI. I also think that the driving dynamics could veer away from the type of car the Z was designed to be both in weight and the fact that the front wheels would be driven. If the AWD system is refined, it could be a great asset though and we could probably see mid 4 second 0-60 times. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

10-01-2010, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	If it existed I would have liked to have purchased, but I'm sure it would have only been available with the Auto (which is a no go for me) and I'm sure you would have had to get it with the tech package, the navi, the your mother package, the omg package, ya know how Nissan does it. Anyway 0-60 I'm gonna guess maybe 4.4-4.5 and the quarter probably around the same, since the added weight and drag and low torque. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

10-01-2010, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Car & Driver tested the auto 370Z at 4.6 sec 0-60, I would think AWD would increase drive train loss and weight without improving traction enough for a benefit unless it came with a healthy power increase. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

10-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Imagine the noise inside this car with more moving parts __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-01-2010, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	That is why I didn't get the Lexus IS, AWD and not enough power. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-01-2010, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	no sorry..... sports cars should be rear wheel drive only....

10-01-2010, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Since it would weigh that much more I would stick with my RWD. Coming from an STi I do miss AWD though, and if they weighed the same, I would go AWD.

10-01-2010, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Isn't here an awd g37? I don't think that is faster than the rwd g37. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

10-02-2010, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	From what I've been told and understand that the drivetrain from a G37 AWD will be a direct bolt-in to the 370Z. Downsides are the extra weight, having a automatic transmission, maybe extra noise, cost of conversion and the really big cost of a TT kit and support mods to take advantage of the AWD. I'm sure someday, someone, somewhere will do it, just to be different. Personally, I'd rather just buy a used GTR and play that way. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

10-02-2010, 01:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	If there was AWD I would be sold.

10-02-2010, 05:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	as mentioned already, i too think they need to put a lot more power before adding awd. it's going to feel heavy and slow like a subaru legacy. lol

10-02-2010, 05:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I miss my 09 A4 Quattro for this, but im hooked to rwd, there will always now be at least one rwd car in my garage. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy