Test drive 2012 MY11 370z 0-60 5.9s

sr2208 · 06-15-2012, 05:10 AM

I had a test drive today, it really a nice car. However, I tested 0-60 twice. The results are 5.9s and 5.7s. How come many 370z owner claimed they can do it within 5? Maybe my launch skill is not good enough but yea, just a ask. Thanks.

freaky · 06-15-2012, 05:58 AM

Uhmmm..

Auto ? Manual ?

Vdc on or off ?

How did you time this ?

falconfixer · 06-15-2012, 06:10 AM

Thus reason #953 to buy a vehicle with 0 miles on it.

Red__Zed · 06-15-2012, 07:12 AM

There are lots of variables with 0-60 times, as well as with your method of measurement.

The other thing to keep in mind that is that magazines post times with rollout.

MattP725 · 06-15-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconfixer

Thus reason #953 to buy a vehicle with 0 miles on it.

Lol he did a Bad Boys II Cadillac CTS test drive. "Dan Marino should definitely buy this car,"

senseiturtle · 06-15-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

There are lots of variables with 0-60 times, as well as with your method of measurement.

The other thing to keep in mind that is that magazines post times with rollout.

This.

Factors include:
1) Rollout
2) TIRES. TIRES. TIRES.
3) Driver skill
4) Weather
5) Fuel quality, oil change status, etc.

The Car/Driver infopanel (vs Cayman S) showed a 13.7 @ 103 quartermile, with a 5.2 0-60. Many members on this site do better than that, although they do it at VHT-prepped dragstrips and with tires better than the stock 'stones.

If it makes you feel any better - count off "one-thou"... that's the difference. 0-60 has lost it's appeal as a performance measurement. The real money's in the trap speed, everything else is too variable

Lug · 06-15-2012, 09:25 AM

I see you are in Australia. I have to assume being on the bottom of the planet is effecting your traction a bit. Sorry, not much you can do besides move to a civilized, northern hemishpere-style country.

sr2208 · 06-15-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freaky

Uhmmm..

Auto ? Manual ?

Vdc on or off ?

How did you time this ?

auto.
I didnt turn on/off anything.
I use iphone timer to count it.

m4a1mustang · 06-15-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

There are lots of variables with 0-60 times, as well as with your method of measurement.

The other thing to keep in mind that is that magazines post times with rollout.

^^^ This!

kenchan · 06-15-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr2208

I had a test drive today, it really a nice car. However, I tested 0-60 twice. The results are 5.9s and 5.7s. How come many 370z owner claimed they can do it within 5? Maybe my launch skill is not good enough but yea, just a ask. Thanks.

cause you only know how to drive hondas.

m4a1mustang · 06-15-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cause you only know how to drive hondas.

Gotta wait for VTEC to kick in, yo.

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Mt Tam I am · 06-15-2012, 10:32 AM

It is a skill.

IsaacSG31 · 06-15-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr2208

auto.
I didnt turn on/off anything.
I use iphone timer to count it.

Well this is your answer. Literally all of these reasons is why your time was so slow. I have a 12 nismo and i got a 4.5 stock with minimal tire prep.

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sfearl1 · 06-15-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

I see you are in Australia. I have to assume being on the bottom of the planet is effecting your traction a bit. Sorry, not much you can do besides move to a civilized, northern hemishpere-style country.

andre12031948 · 06-15-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr2208

auto.
I didnt turn on/off anything.
I use iphone timer to count it.

did you also stick your finger out of the window to check the 60 mile an hour speed?

06-15-2012, 05:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
sr2208 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 16 Drives: Honda Rep Power: 13	Test drive 2012 MY11 370z 0-60 5.9s I had a test drive today, it really a nice car. However, I tested 0-60 twice. The results are 5.9s and 5.7s. How come many 370z owner claimed they can do it within 5? Maybe my launch skill is not good enough but yea, just a ask. Thanks.

06-15-2012, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	I see you are in Australia. I have to assume being on the bottom of the planet is effecting your traction a bit. Sorry, not much you can do besides move to a civilized, northern hemishpere-style country. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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freaky Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 3 Drives: MY10 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Uhmmm.. Auto ? Manual ? Vdc on or off ? How did you time this ?

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	There are lots of variables with 0-60 times, as well as with your method of measurement. The other thing to keep in mind that is that magazines post times with rollout.