370Z in Car & Driver Comparo

joentown · 03-29-2009, 08:09 PM

This month's C&D has the Z finishing on top over BMW 135i, Rx-8 and Solstice

Of note was statement that Mustang wasn't interested in reponding to the invite.

It also looks like the Z would outperform the 335i as well since it has the same power plant at the 135i except that it is heavier.

It tops boxster and honda's s2000 so what is out there in its class that can outperform it? Camarro?

MightyBobo · 03-29-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joentown

This month's C&D has the Z finishing on top over BMW 135i, Rx-8 and Solstice

Of note was statement that Mustang wasn't interested in reponding to the invite.

It also looks like the Z would outperform the 335i as well since it has the same power plant at the 135i except that it is heavier.

It tops boxster and honda's s2000 so what is out there in its class that can outperform it? Camarro?

C6 Z51.

Not really comparable when it comes to price, though.

ChrisSlicks · 03-29-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

C6 Z51.

Not really comparable when it comes to price, though.

Any C6 for that matter, but they are harder cars to drive fast on track.

alan93rsa · 03-29-2009, 10:27 PM

New base C6 at dealer in today's paper in Cincinnati for $43,800. That's not too far from sticker on a Z with sport/touring and nav. I looked at the Vette and it just didn't get me excited. If I wanted one I'd get a lightly used '08' with the Z51 package.

Musashi · 03-29-2009, 10:33 PM

I've had 2 C6's Vettes, an 06 which was a lemon and GM bought back and a really problematic 07 that I traded in. They are very low quality, yes you can get them new low 40's base w z51, yes they DO outperform the Z on the track and no, it's not hard to get the power out of them, unless of course you can't heel toe, lol...

KillerBee370 · 03-30-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by joentown

This month's C&D has the Z finishing on top over BMW 135i, Rx-8 and Solstice

Of note was statement that Mustang wasn't interested in reponding to the invite.

MightyBobo · 03-30-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Its worth mentioning, that the Mustang actually fairs pretty well considering its Pony car roots. .95 on the skid pad is impressive for something with a live axle! Still needs more power, though...

KillerBee370 · 03-30-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Its worth mentioning, that the Mustang actually fairs pretty well considering its Pony car roots. .95 on the skid pad is impressive for something with a live axle! Still needs more power, though...

Yeah the live axle thing is impressive. I just think they opted out because they new that even if they had beaten the RX-8 or others, they most likely would take a back seat to the Z.

I think on the skidpad, the better rubber you have on the car, the better the results? I don't know what kind of rubber comes stock on a new GT but it must be pretty sticky!

MightyBobo · 03-30-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Yeah the live axle thing is impressive. I just think they opted out because they new that even if they had beaten the RX-8 or others, they most likely would take a back seat to the Z.

I think on the skidpad, the better rubber you have on the car, the better the results? I don't know what kind of rubber comes stock on a new GT but it must be pretty sticky!

Well, someone did a comparo on the Mustang and the 370 and the Mustang won, simply BECAUSE it had a little more utility (room for 4, better trunk). Other than that, the 370 won all the performance nods, easily.

As for rubber, it seems almost all new performance cars are coming with the same Bridgestones we have. I know in the comparison between the 370, RX8, 135i, and Solstice...all but one (I think the 135?) were using the exact same tires. THAT surprised me, considering how I figured the solstice would do MUCH better than it did!

03-29-2009, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	370Z in Car & Driver Comparo This month's C&D has the Z finishing on top over BMW 135i, Rx-8 and Solstice Of note was statement that Mustang wasn't interested in reponding to the invite. It also looks like the Z would outperform the 335i as well since it has the same power plant at the 135i except that it is heavier. It tops boxster and honda's s2000 so what is out there in its class that can outperform it? Camarro?

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alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	New base C6 at dealer in today's paper in Cincinnati for $43,800. That's not too far from sticker on a Z with sport/touring and nav. I looked at the Vette and it just didn't get me excited. If I wanted one I'd get a lightly used '08' with the Z51 package. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I've had 2 C6's Vettes, an 06 which was a lemon and GM bought back and a really problematic 07 that I traded in. They are very low quality, yes you can get them new low 40's base w z51, yes they DO outperform the Z on the track and no, it's not hard to get the power out of them, unless of course you can't heel toe, lol...