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osbornsm · 12-16-2014, 12:00 PM

Anybody see the "side article" in the Lightning Lap edition of Car and Driver this year?

There was a listing of sports cars and their "volumetric efficiency".

They measured = Width x Length / Cabin Space

We came out to like 0.09 efficient, which i'm okay with.

Anybody have a link to that chart ?

Thanks all,
~ Sean

1st · 12-16-2014, 12:06 PM

Meh....

NeoRacer · 12-16-2014, 12:08 PM

who cares

ohohoh123456 · 12-16-2014, 12:14 PM

was taking my girl to airport this morning, she's going on a 10 days vacation. As much as I was surprised how much stuff she needed for the 10 days, I was only able to find 1 way to fit it in the trunk w/ part of the case on the crossbar... So yeah I feel ya!

Masterbeatty · 12-16-2014, 12:17 PM

If I was looking for a efficient car I would of bought a phucking prius. That is a dumb metric for a SPORTS car!

Is this a sports car- Y
Does it corner well-Y
Enough room to put a helmet on- Y
Does it ride like a merc- N
Does it scare women a children- Y
Is it gas efficient- N

Alright, all that other crap C&D usually test's for doesn't matter.

wanker · 12-16-2014, 12:21 PM

"Volumetric efficiency?"

Not a flying f$%* was given by any.

RicerX · 12-16-2014, 12:26 PM

I'm the only one that cross-shopped a Raptor and a Z apparently. Thanks, Car and Driver! If it weren't for your SCIENCE I may never have made my purchasing decision.

I eagerly anticipate their statistics in next month's magazine: Coefficient of Drag and Jeep Wranglers.

carlitos_370z · 12-16-2014, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

If I was looking for a efficient car I would of bought a phucking prius. That is a dumb metric for a SPORTS car!

Is this a sports car- Y
Does it corner well-Y
Enough room to put a helmet on- Y
Does it ride like a merc- N
Does it scare women a children- Y
Is it gas efficient- N

Alright, all that other crap C&D usually test's for doesn't matter.

But for me i found my Z gas efficient counting that is a V6... my Z is my DD car and i found that i save more gas in this car that in my previous DD car that was a 2013 Scion TC, not for much but i save a little more gas on my Z if im not woot every time that i push the gas

mishuko · 12-16-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

If I was looking for a efficient car I would of bought a phucking prius. That is a dumb metric for a SPORTS car!

Does it corner well-Y
Enough room to put a helmet on- Y
Does it ride like a merc- N
Does it scare women a children- Y
Is it gas efficient- N

Is this a sports car- Y

Alright, all that other crap C&D usually test's for doesn't matter.

fixed the order =P

but seriously... volumetric efficiency? shouldn't we be a higher efficiency ratio compared to lets say... a mustang? less space = less dead weight = higher efficiency... then again it depens what they define it as.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

But for me i found my Z gas efficient counting that is a V6... my Z is my DD car and i found that i save more gas in this car that in my previous DD car that was a 2013 Scion TC, not for much but i save a little more gas on my Z if im not woot every time that i push the gas

i like to WOT and redline and squirt about a doller worth of gas everytime i launch.

maybe that's why i was at 16l/100km prior to parking...

( Click to show/hide )

kenchan · 12-16-2014, 01:10 PM

honestly the only thing ive carried in the trunk since ownership 5yr ago is... nothing.

TerribleONE · 12-16-2014, 01:12 PM

carlitos_370z · 12-16-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

fixed the order =P

but seriously... volumetric efficiency? shouldn't we be a higher efficiency ratio compared to lets say... a mustang? less space = less dead weight = higher efficiency... then again it depens what they define it as.

i like to WOT and redline and squirt about a doller worth of gas everytime i launch.

maybe that's why i was at 16l/100km prior to parking...

( Click to show/hide )

hahahhaha!!!

trust me i like to wot my Z too

if i found a Porsche or a car of our category trust me... fck the gas... im going to wot my Z like a b!tch

Merv · 12-16-2014, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicerX

I'm the only one that cross-shopped a Raptor and a Z apparently. Thanks, Car and Driver! If it weren't for your SCIENCE I may never have made my purchasing decision.

I eagerly anticipate their statistics in next month's magazine: Coefficient of Drag and Jeep Wranglers.

Lol,it's funny you say that. I was actually looking at raptors as well before getting the z. Also looked into the g37s. Raptors look great and seem to have good reviews,but unfortunately reflect in there price as well!

osbornsm · 12-16-2014, 01:45 PM

I never said i "cared" about the volumetric efficiency of the 370z. I just found it amusing that we're last, including supercars and the like.

...Man, the match hit the gasoline quick on this one.

Read T · 12-16-2014, 01:51 PM

This sounds like something Consumer Reports would publish. I remember reading that the corvette lost points because it's loud.

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Car and Driver: We're Ranked DEAD last Anybody see the "side article" in the Lightning Lap edition of Car and Driver this year? There was a listing of sports cars and their "volumetric efficiency". They measured = Width x Length / Cabin Space We came out to like 0.09 efficient, which i'm okay with. Anybody have a link to that chart ? Thanks all, ~ Sean carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	If I was looking for a efficient car I would of bought a phucking prius. That is a dumb metric for a SPORTS car! Is this a sports car- Y Does it corner well-Y Enough room to put a helmet on- Y Does it ride like a merc- N Does it scare women a children- Y Is it gas efficient- N Alright, all that other crap C&D usually test's for doesn't matter. 6spd, VABAM, LMBmikeZ and 13 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2902	"Volumetric efficiency?" Not a flying f$%* was given by any. Bummer, carlitos_370z and ajm216 like this.

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RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7721	I'm the only one that cross-shopped a Raptor and a Z apparently. Thanks, Car and Driver! If it weren't for your SCIENCE I may never have made my purchasing decision. I eagerly anticipate their statistics in next month's magazine: Coefficient of Drag and Jeep Wranglers. jpkirk likes this. Last edited by RicerX; 12-16-2014 at 12:52 PM.

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	I never said i "cared" about the volumetric efficiency of the 370z. I just found it amusing that we're last, including supercars and the like. ...Man, the match hit the gasoline quick on this one. carlitos_370z likes this.

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 19	This sounds like something Consumer Reports would publish. I remember reading that the corvette lost points because it's loud. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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