370Z hybrid?

ImportConvert

I drove a 370Z and to me, it felt identical to my 2001 WS6. Yeah, it's not going to get up and go like my Z06, but the gearing and tq curve really negated the lack of displacement when compared to an LS1/LS2.
EDIT TO ADD:
Looking at C&D's test data, the 1998 Z28 had a 5-60 of 5.6 seconds. The 370Z did the same in 5.5 seconds in one test, and 5.8 in another (I think the first test was when it was new, as I belive it was the same car tested, that they used for their long-term eval).

Like I said, they felt the same to me.

cossie1600

my car hit the scale with a full tank stock at 3349lbs. 100lbs was a rough figure, you are right it is closer to 75, but definitely over 50

19 rims and tires prbably add around 20lbs
brakes and rotors are prbably around 25 heavier
lsd and its axles are probably around 10lbs
srm/bodykit at 10lbs

my prius is 350lbs lighter than the z, it doesnt handle nearly as well. its just a number at the end of the day. its great to be light and small, but you can overcome it with technologies or better parts. my c6 was slightly lighter than my 370, the 370 feels way more nimble.

cheshirecat

To expound on unknowns comment, Nissan already has their own tech in production, as evidenced by the Infiniti M35h.

There's supposedly a few Z test mules with this same powertrain tooling about in the continental United States currently.

More on the VQ35HR coupled with two eletric engines (one for each rear wheel) generating approx 350+hp and 375+ tq:
Infiniti M Review: 2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid First Drive ? Car and Driver

shadoquad

Yes, but if you've got two cars with the same tech, the lighter one accelerates, corners, and brakes with less effort. Basic laws of momentum apply.

Of course hybrid tech will add weight if all you do is add batteries to a 370. But perhaps there are other answers, or perhaps lighter batteries come along later.

Whatever the case may be, I will always like Z's, no matter how the power is delivered, but I hope they can remain relatively nimble, whether that's achieved by weight savings or tech.

But I'll never be in favor of bulking up vehicles. It's not a panacea.

cossie1600

i had said correct me if i am wrong prior to that too. technically the system is exclusive to infiniti, so nothing for nissan ye t