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onethreefive 11-14-2008 12:21 AM
Car and Driver tests $30K-$60K cars in VIR Lightning Lap.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jGGEMvOvbA

LL2 Class $30k - $60k
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  • Corvette Z51 - 436hp - 3273lbs - 3:01.2
  • CTS-V - 556hp - 4269lbs - 3:04:0
  • M3 - 414hp - 3625lbs - 3:05.6
  • C63 AMG - 451hp - 3989lbs - 3:06.5
  • 350z Track - 300hp - 3200lbs - 3:12.5*
  • Evo MR - 291hp - 3650lbs - 3:13.3
  • 135i - 300hp - 3392lbs - 3:13.7
  • IS-F - 416hp - 3810lbs - 3:14.0
  • S5 - 354hp - 3910lbs - 3:14.6
  • S2000 CR - 237hp - 2827lbs - 3:15.0
  • Ch Srt8 - 425hp - 4146lbs - 3:16.3
  • Elise SC - 218hp - 2029lbs - 3:16.6
  • G37S - 330hp - 3723lbs - 3:17.5
  • STi - 305hp - 3388lbs - 3:19.0
  • R32 - 250hp - 3555lbs - 3:21.8
  • Mugen Si - 197hp - 2940lbs - 3:24.8
*C&D 2006 LL1

onethreefive 11-14-2008 12:25 AM
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwe...mage_large.jpg
GTR was in LL3 class. $60-$120k
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwe...mage_large.jpg
135i LL2 class $30-$60k

onethreefive 11-14-2008 02:29 AM
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwe...mage_large.jpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwe...mage_large.jpg

AK370Z 11-14-2008 05:39 PM
Cool video. So the Bmw has 300 HP with 3390 lbs. Can you imagine 332 HP with 3200 lbs car? :eek: 370z =:driving:

onethreefive 11-15-2008 12:37 AM
The 370z should def have a better time than the 135, the suspension on the bmw is a little bit on the soft side.

alefcole 11-15-2008 12:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 1630)
Cool video. So the Bmw has 300 HP with 3390 lbs. Can you imagine 332 HP with 3200 lbs car? :eek: 370z =:driving:
Not everything in a car is the amount of HP and how light it is. The driver, wheels, torque, handling, etc, etc counts also. I am impressed with those results. That 135 is a MONSTER. M3 performance at 1/2 the price.........I think it beat the STI, Elise, S2000, etc etc........ Wasn't the S2000 and elise your favorite cars??, Please add the 135 to your personal list. I am curious to wait for the 370z OVERALL performance, not just numbers......

alefcole 11-15-2008 01:03 PM
Plus if we look for under 40K performance we are left with the lancer and the 135. Personally I will choose the 135 anyday :tup:

AK370Z 11-15-2008 02:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alefcole (Post 1734)
Not everything in a car is the amount of HP and how light it is. The driver, wheels, torque, handling, etc, etc counts also. I am impressed with those results. That 135 is a MONSTER. M3 performance at 1/2 the price.........I think it beat the STI, Elise, S2000, etc etc........ Wasn't the S2000 and elise your favorite cars??, Please add the 135 to your personal list. I am curious to wait for the 370z OVERALL performance, not just numbers......
Agreed. Good post, Alef. I def agree with you on that line. It is a freakin' beast. You should check out this thread: 425 fl/lbs of torque????:eek: Can you imagine things you can do with 425 ft/lbs of torque? :stirthepot::driving:

http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...s-diesels.html

CrownR426 11-15-2008 02:05 PM
Why isn't the 350z there?
Is it because it starts off at 28k?

onethreefive 11-16-2008 04:44 PM
Not sure why C&D didn't test the 2008 350z this year. Back in '06 they did though.


Quote:
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwe...model_full.jpg
LL1: Nissan 350Z Track

The Lightning Lap, 2006


In the LL1 class, only the Nissan 350Z could beat that time, with a best lap of 3:12.5. The 350Z was as gutsy as the Evo, and its thrust was of the naturally aspirated variety with, naturally, no turbo lag. That made it possible to feed in power much more precisely — and earlier — when exiting corners. The Z-car's handling was not quite as buttoned down as the Evo's, and the Nissan demanded a more precise driving style. But its smooth power delivery worked well with fine handling balance to allow genuine power oversteer when necessary to tighten the car's line. Long live the king of LL1!

alefcole 11-27-2008 06:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onethreefive (Post 1542)

LL2 Class $30k - $60k
------------------------------------
  • Corvette Z51 - 436hp - 3273lbs - 3:01.2
  • CTS-V - 556hp - 4269lbs - 3:04:0
  • M3 - 414hp - 3625lbs - 3:05.6
  • C63 AMG - 451hp - 3989lbs - 3:06.5
  • 350z Track - 300hp - 3200lbs - 3:12.5*
  • Evo MR - 291hp - 3650lbs - 3:13.3
  • 135i - 300hp - 3392lbs - 3:13.7
  • IS-F - 416hp - 3810lbs - 3:14.0
  • S5 - 354hp - 3910lbs - 3:14.6
  • S2000 CR - 237hp - 2827lbs - 3:15.0
  • Ch Srt8 - 425hp - 4146lbs - 3:16.3
  • Elise SC - 218hp - 2029lbs - 3:16.6
  • G37S - 330hp - 3723lbs - 3:17.5
  • STi - 305hp - 3388lbs - 3:19.0
  • R32 - 250hp - 3555lbs - 3:21.8
  • Mugen Si - 197hp - 2940lbs - 3:24.8
*C&D 2006 LL1
So basically the decision is made between the Evo, the 135 and the new 370z, but if you need the extra 2 seats in the back your decision is made after this video please enjoy............

RacingFilm.com - BMW 135i Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Motor Trend

SnakeBitten 12-13-2008 05:10 AM
Cant wait for next years Lightening Lap with the 370z and Im sure Cayman S :ughdance:

shumby 12-13-2008 03:53 PM
My G37 did not do too bad

xDIEGOx 12-13-2008 04:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnakeBitten (Post 7168)
Cant wait for next years Lightening Lap with the 370z and Im sure Cayman S :ughdance:
+1..

shumby 12-13-2008 04:23 PM
+2..


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