370Z maximum speed specification

zcarpilot · 12-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Hi

Has anybody seen a quoted maximum speed for the 370Z? I am sure there is a limiter from the factory but I can't seem to find the max speed specification.

Thanks for any info.

bigdog1250 · 12-23-2008, 12:39 AM

I've read several times that it is electronically limited to 160 mph.

shumby · 12-23-2008, 12:42 AM

if it is like the G37 it will be 155 mph don't ask me hoow I know

SnakeBitten · 12-23-2008, 05:26 AM

^^^Hey wheres that top speed run ya promised us in your G

Crash · 12-25-2008, 04:55 AM

I read that it's NOT limited electronically. It's limited to 160 by DRAG!!! I'm not 100% sure how accurate that is, but that's what I read in a magazine while standing in line at a Best Buy. That speed makes sense... My Trans Am was a limited to about 175-180 by drag and it had a lot more power than this.

frost · 12-25-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

I read that it's NOT limited electronically. It's limited to 160 by DRAG!!! I'm not 100% sure how accurate that is, but that's what I read in a magazine while standing in line at a Best Buy. That speed makes sense... My Trans Am was a limited to about 175-180 by drag and it had a lot more power than this.

Remember where you read that from?

ImportConvert · 05-02-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

I read that it's NOT limited electronically. It's limited to 160 by DRAG!!! I'm not 100% sure how accurate that is, but that's what I read in a magazine while standing in line at a Best Buy. That speed makes sense... My Trans Am was a limited to about 175-180 by drag and it had a lot more power than this.

My Trans Am was limited to @168mph via drag. It was a 2001 WS6 6-speed and those test numbers are from several sources as well as a very accurate electronic calculator that takes rolling and drag C/O and powerband into consideration backing them up almost spot-on.

It was a 2001 WS6.

The powerband and gearing of the 370Z along with the slipprier C/O should allow a very similar top speed.

Crash · 12-25-2008, 02:46 PM

I actually have that magazine somewhere around here... I think it was road and track, but I can't recall off hand. I'll find it and let you know.

EDIT: If anyone recalls, it's the magazine with a Yellow Z on the front and it says something like "Best cars of 2009".

AB370Z · 12-25-2008, 02:58 PM

The magazine with the yellow 370Z on the cover was Car and Driver January edition.

Crash · 12-25-2008, 02:59 PM

Thats it!!! ( I think )

frost · 12-25-2008, 03:32 PM

You're right, here is the article.

shumby · 12-25-2008, 04:01 PM

what does limited by drag mean.

pbs370z · 07-11-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

what does limited by drag mean.

It means it ain't got enough H.P. to go any faster.

BrianMSmith · 07-22-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

what does limited by drag mean.

When drag = thrust, the car can go no faster. Thrust is the reaction force of the wheel torque at the road surface. At slow speeds this force is much higher than the aerodynamic drag, so the car can accelerate. As velocity increases, the drag increases by the velocity squared.

nogoodname · 12-25-2008, 04:04 PM

^^ coefficient of drag or something?????

12-22-2008, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
zcarpilot Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 9 Drives: 90 300ZX TT & 93 NA Rep Power: 17	370Z maximum speed specification Hi Has anybody seen a quoted maximum speed for the 370Z? I am sure there is a limiter from the factory but I can't seem to find the max speed specification. Thanks for any info.

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	if it is like the G37 it will be 155 mph don't ask me hoow I know __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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12-25-2008, 04:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	I read that it's NOT limited electronically. It's limited to 160 by DRAG!!! I'm not 100% sure how accurate that is, but that's what I read in a magazine while standing in line at a Best Buy. That speed makes sense... My Trans Am was a limited to about 175-180 by drag and it had a lot more power than this. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-25-2008, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	I actually have that magazine somewhere around here... I think it was road and track, but I can't recall off hand. I'll find it and let you know. EDIT: If anyone recalls, it's the magazine with a Yellow Z on the front and it says something like "Best cars of 2009". labrador likes this. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-23-2008, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	I've read several times that it is electronically limited to 160 mph.

12-25-2008, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
AB370Z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 563 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Nav M6 Rep Power: 18	The magazine with the yellow 370Z on the cover was Car and Driver January edition. labrador likes this.

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Thats it!!! ( I think ) __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	what does limited by drag mean. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-25-2008, 04:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ coefficient of drag or something?????

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