The 370z confuses me...

clintfocus · 03-15-2013, 12:29 PM

370's belong on road courses, and in that case will outshine CTS V and Camaro

7speed · 03-15-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukesevi94

Okay so basically I'm looking to sell my Eclipse (don't buy one they're horrible), and get a new car. I've narrowed my choices to either a 370z or a first gen CTS-V. What I don't understand is, the Cadillac, even though heavier, does 0-60 in 4.7 and the Z with only 270 torque, also does it in 4.7

How is this possible? My Eclipse has 260 torque and does 0-60 in the high 5s. How can a car with 270 torque be equal to 60 with a car that has 395??? ( the V)

I think you answered your own question.

But as far as modding, CTS V will show more gains for engine mods. But that V is generation back so its gonna feel much different than a newer V , or
370. You will just have to drive and see. I'm not sure if it will be your only car but 370z as a daily driver or for carrying people/cargo has its limitations vs a coupe or 4dr car.

kenchan · 03-15-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

Young padawan, the forces of the dark side will lead you into temptation. Thus much stronger you should be, 0-60 is not how a Jedi lives an eternal life. Master Jedi's live from 0-175 plus. May the force be with you!

lemon-fresh · 03-15-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The camaro 1LE is putting down track times similar to the $200k mercedes SLS AMG and it's $38,000. So on a track... Yeah the Z is being demolished by this. So is the mustang track pack.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE: Best Handling Camaro Ever! - Ignition Episode 48 - YouTube

2013 Lightning Lap - LL2 Class - CAR and DRIVER - YouTube

Enough with the camaro dude, most people don't wanna drive a boat. If you want drag and track save yourself the trouble and get a 5.0 (for cheap).

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-15-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Enough with the camaro dude, most people don't wanna drive a boat. If you want drag and track save yourself the trouble and get a 5.0 (for cheap).

Just stating a proven track fact that you stang fanboys cant handle.

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by clintfocus

370's belong on road courses, and in that case will outshine CTS V and Camaro

CTS-V and Camaro both best the Z on a road course.

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukesevi94

Okay so basically I'm looking to sell my Eclipse (don't buy one they're horrible), and get a new car. I've narrowed my choices to either a 370z or a first gen CTS-V. What I don't understand is, the Cadillac, even though heavier, does 0-60 in 4.7 and the Z with only 270 torque, also does it in 4.7

How is this possible? My Eclipse has 260 torque and does 0-60 in the high 5s. How can a car with 270 torque be equal to 60 with a car that has 395??? ( the V)

There are so many more factors involved in performance besides HP/TQ.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-15-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clintfocus

370's belong on road courses, and in that case will outshine CTS V and Camaro

I provide you the info in links ans STILL....

Dude the Z doesn't belong on a track against a 1LE or a mustang track pack...

A challenger R/T?? Yeah the Z got it. But you guys are Z dilusional. Seriously. And if you gonna track your Z. PM me for a mod list. Cuz you may azz out on the track bruh.

Z_ealot · 03-15-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I provide you the info in links ans STILL....

Dude the Z doesn't belong on a track against a 1LE or a mustang track pack...

A challenger R/T?? Yeah the Z got it. But you guys are Z dilusional. Seriously. And if you gonna track your Z. PM me for a mod list. Cuz you may azz out on the track bruh.

personally i dont care if the camaro 1LE is faster than the Z, theres just something about the camaros current dimensions that makes me feel disconnected from the car whereas in the Z you feel closer to the road somehow.

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

personally i dont care if the camaro 1LE is faster than the Z, theres just something about the camaros current dimensions that makes me feel disconnected from the car whereas in the Z you feel closer to the road somehow.

Rightfully so. It doesn't matter who is faster as long as you enjoy what you drive.

Boss_302 · 03-15-2013, 06:10 PM

If you want to feel some real road conection, drive an openwheel car like a formular ford.

JungleZ · 03-15-2013, 06:37 PM

Fuk ford I want used zo6

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-15-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

personally i dont care if the camaro 1LE is faster than the Z, theres just something about the camaros current dimensions that makes me feel disconnected from the car whereas in the Z you feel closer to the road somehow.

The ZL-1 and 1LE packages give that connection. But why in this place we gotta have extreme Z lovers and Extreme mustang jockers. Why can't we appreciate the strengths in different cars.

You guys talk like the Z is the ONLY connected car on the road. I call BS on that.

I love my Z and in history, I got into some serious Z defending fights. but just because I love the z's attributes... Does this mean I can't appreciate other cars attributes???

Besides if you haven't test driven the 1LE???? How do you know??? The SS and 1LE feel like different cars dude. Making comparisons on a car yo've never driven???

SS_Firehawk · 03-15-2013, 06:45 PM

This thread is about the OP's fascination of an irrelevant 0-60 time between two completely different cars thinking torque is the only thing that matters. Remember horsepower is the amount of work done in a given amount of time, torque is just force applied. One is not without the other. Stop looking at stupid metrics that don't matter and test drive them. Magazine racers... SMH

JungleZ · 03-15-2013, 06:48 PM

I would love to drive the Camaro, I'm seriously disappointed in this manual z. The automatic z"s I drove felt faster than mine even with a fi exhaust. Nissan should stick to automatics

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Fuk ford I want used zo6

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	I would love to drive the Camaro, I'm seriously disappointed in this manual z. The automatic z"s I drove felt faster than mine even with a fi exhaust. Nissan should stick to automatics