Came in contact with a G8 GT

TongMan · 07-12-2010, 06:03 PM

On my way to my parent's house, I was driving through medium traffic and there was this white Pontiac G8 GT that appeared to be taunting me for about three blocks. Due to the amount of traffic, I didn't bite. Now I'm curious as to how my Z would fare against the G8 GT. What do you guys think?

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 06:10 PM

At a 1/4 mile track it's really a driver's race with the advantage going to the Z. The G8 GT's are solidly in the 13 second bracket.

shadoquad · 07-12-2010, 06:12 PM

Throw in some twisty turns, and I'd assume the Z would come out ahead.

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Throw in some twisty turns, and I'd assume the Z would come out ahead.

Obviously. It's a sedan.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-12-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Obviously. It's a sedan.

So is the Evo

And M3, optionally.

TongMan · 07-12-2010, 06:18 PM

was just checking out the specs on that car and I was surprised to see that it weighs 4000 lbs. Its also got a 6.0L V8 with 365 hp and 385 tq. and can do 13.7 secs in the 1/4 mile.

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

was just checking out the specs on that car and I was surprised to see that it weighs 4000 lbs. Its also got a 6.0L V8 with 365 hp and 385 tq. and can do 13.7 secs in the 1/4 mile.

Which means if you are not on your game on the launch it could easily beat you.

Jeffblue · 07-12-2010, 06:20 PM

guy 1: I drive a high performance car
guy 2: is it a pontiac?
guy1: yes
guy 2: is it a firebird?
guy 1: no
guy 2: then you don't

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

guy 1: I drive a high performance car
guy 2: is it a pontiac?
guy1: yes
guy 2: is it a firebird?
guy 1: no
guy 2: then you don't

Matt · 07-12-2010, 06:38 PM

I had one riding my butt on the highway a few months ago, so I "separated" from him by way of 4th gear. Surprisingly, he hung with me for a lot longer than I thought.

I got a call from my fiance who works as a police dispatcher, and she asked me "Were you just racing a Pontiac on the interstate?" I was SO worried, but it turns out he's one of her coworker's boyfriends that knows I drive the 370z. He called her to say how fast our "little car is".

PapoZalsa · 07-12-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

was just checking out the specs on that car and I was surprised to see that it weighs 4000 lbs. Its also got a 6.0L V8 with 365 hp and 385 tq. and can do 13.7 secs in the 1/4 mile.

I think they come in 5.7L also.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-12-2010, 10:31 PM

12 bags of groceries > 3 bags.

theDreamer · 07-12-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

12 bags of groceries > 3 bags.

The G8 GT only holds 3 bags of groceries?

TreeSemdyZee · 07-12-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The G8 GT only holds 3 bags of groceries?

Yeah. I put 12 bags in my Z. Problem was, I couldn't get in, but at least the groceries were in.

KaienZ34 · 07-12-2010, 10:49 PM

My wife's car is a G8 GT, when i got my Z i was very disappointed in how it felt in the tq department. But i guess that's what i get for driving the G8 around for like 3 months while waiting for my Z to come in. And the G8's trunk is huge you can fit 3 dead bodys in there no problem. The Z is still way way hotter but they are both fun too drive. This is the only pic i have of it in my profile.

07-12-2010, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Came in contact with a G8 GT On my way to my parent's house, I was driving through medium traffic and there was this white Pontiac G8 GT that appeared to be taunting me for about three blocks. Due to the amount of traffic, I didn't bite. Now I'm curious as to how my Z would fare against the G8 GT. What do you guys think?

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	At a 1/4 mile track it's really a driver's race with the advantage going to the Z. The G8 GT's are solidly in the 13 second bracket. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I had one riding my butt on the highway a few months ago, so I "separated" from him by way of 4th gear. Surprisingly, he hung with me for a lot longer than I thought. I got a call from my fiance who works as a police dispatcher, and she asked me "Were you just racing a Pontiac on the interstate?" I was SO worried, but it turns out he's one of her coworker's boyfriends that knows I drive the 370z. He called her to say how fast our "little car is". __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	My wife's car is a G8 GT, when i got my Z i was very disappointed in how it felt in the tq department. But i guess that's what i get for driving the G8 around for like 3 months while waiting for my Z to come in. And the G8's trunk is huge you can fit 3 dead bodys in there no problem. The Z is still way way hotter but they are both fun too drive. This is the only pic i have of it in my profile. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html Last edited by KaienZ34; 07-12-2010 at 10:52 PM.

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TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	was just checking out the specs on that car and I was surprised to see that it weighs 4000 lbs. Its also got a 6.0L V8 with 365 hp and 385 tq. and can do 13.7 secs in the 1/4 mile.

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