370Z at Nurburgring

HTP AutoWorks · 04-30-2009, 08:23 PM

370Z is not that superior to the 350z... sure maybe in interior trim but not performance wise. Its a drivers race between the two. If Nissan were pushing out 400+ hp to the wheels then maybe it could break into the 7s. But it doesnt so plan on a 8:15 or so. Anything more is a pipe dream.

Remember Nissan took a "stock... yeah right" GTR over there and ran a 7:29. Porsche took a stock one over there and couldnt get within 25 seconds of that time with a professional driver. So lets split the difference and say a stock GTR will do 7:45. You think a 370Z can get within 15 seconds of that car. LOL Not a chance. Hell Nissan wouldnt even allow that. its all about HP and the 370z just doesnt have enoguh to do 8s.

Edited by AK

AK370Z · 04-30-2009, 09:28 PM

No personal attacks please. The list on the top MAY NOT be the most updated list. Just wait until Nissan decides to run the Z at the ring. That's the ONLY way to figure out what this car will run. Every car responds in a different way in the ring.

HTP AutoWorks · 05-01-2009, 07:09 AM

Wow there were no personal attacks. Why was all of it removed from the thread????

Phimosis · 05-21-2009, 06:07 PM

My last car was a 2006 z51 corvette. That car ran a 7:59 at the ring. I now have a 370z with sport package. Stock vs stock, the Corvette will annihilate the 370z in a straight line or around the track.

I vote for 8:16, right behind the Cayman S, but ahead of the camaro.

On the topic of roadbolding and skidpad numbers, they are not equal. The 370z shocks are underdamped. On a 300 foot skidpad, it's all about tires, track width, height of center of gravity and roll bars. The 370z is well equipped I'm the latter areas, but throw some transitions at it and it starts flopping around like a fish out if water. I've got coilovers on my 370z and it now handles superior to my 06 Corvette, but is still probably a little slower because the lack of power, especially under 5000 rpm.

Lastly, the caddilac CTS-V is no boat. It is heavy and the tires are not big enough, but technoloically the suspension is far superior to the 370z. The Delphi suspension bits are the same as the ones that put the ZR-1 ahead of almost every car on every track. The CTS-V doesn't have amazing grip because of it's weight and tires, but the handling is exceptional.

Endgame · 05-21-2009, 06:29 PM

^ Hmmmm. I like that thought: Put some coilovers on the Z and it handles better than the Z51 Corvette (IHO). Sweet!

May I ask which coilovers you are running with?

Maila87 · 05-03-2011, 12:51 PM

Here is the answer and result is really nice

Lap Times - Nurburgring, Bedford, Hockenheim, Serres Lap Times - Predicted Lap Times

spearfish25 · 05-03-2011, 03:24 PM

That would be an 8:11.28 for the 370Z. I'm guessing the yellow highlight means 'predicted' though?

Shamu · 05-03-2011, 05:51 PM

I think a Nismo on sticky tires with a very fast driver could get close to 8:00.

Rui Z · 05-03-2011, 06:24 PM

I got under 8 minutes on GT5 with 370Z

spearfish25 · 05-03-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rui Z

I got under 8 minutes on GT5 with 370Z

And once again, reality becomes blurred.

Maila87 · 05-04-2011, 10:07 AM

Here is official table with 350Z laptime
Nordschleife lap records - FastestLaps.com
And here is more precise table - the lap time for 350Z was done with 280 HP version!!

Phimosis · 05-06-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

I love my Z, and the handling is great, but I think a stock Z isn't going to rank very high on the 'ring, it lacks the raw power for it.

I'm thinking a stock Z would run around an 8:20 based on the times that other cars pull at the ring and how well the Z lines up against them at other tracks.

You can talk Sh*t about the CTS handling all day long, but it is a fast car, even through the corners.

cossie1600 · 05-06-2011, 05:59 PM

it has like 200 more hp duh

ATM_Patrik · 07-10-2011, 01:47 PM

bump

04-30-2009, 09:28 PM	#32 (permalink)
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05-03-2011, 12:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 37 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	The answer is here! Here is the answer and result is really nice Lap Times - Nurburgring, Bedford, Hockenheim, Serres Lap Times - Predicted Lap Times

05-03-2011, 03:24 PM	#37 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	That would be an 8:11.28 for the 370Z. I'm guessing the yellow highlight means 'predicted' though? __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-03-2011, 05:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I think a Nismo on sticky tires with a very fast driver could get close to 8:00. __________________ Grant

05-03-2011, 06:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	I got under 8 minutes on GT5 with 370Z __________________

04-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#31 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	370Z is not that superior to the 350z... sure maybe in interior trim but not performance wise. Its a drivers race between the two. If Nissan were pushing out 400+ hp to the wheels then maybe it could break into the 7s. But it doesnt so plan on a 8:15 or so. Anything more is a pipe dream. Remember Nissan took a "stock... yeah right" GTR over there and ran a 7:29. Porsche took a stock one over there and couldnt get within 25 seconds of that time with a professional driver. So lets split the difference and say a stock GTR will do 7:45. You think a 370Z can get within 15 seconds of that car. LOL Not a chance. Hell Nissan wouldnt even allow that. its all about HP and the 370z just doesnt have enoguh to do 8s. Edited by AK

05-01-2009, 07:09 AM	#33 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	Wow there were no personal attacks. Why was all of it removed from the thread????

05-21-2009, 06:07 PM	#34 (permalink)
Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 416	My last car was a 2006 z51 corvette. That car ran a 7:59 at the ring. I now have a 370z with sport package. Stock vs stock, the Corvette will annihilate the 370z in a straight line or around the track. I vote for 8:16, right behind the Cayman S, but ahead of the camaro. On the topic of roadbolding and skidpad numbers, they are not equal. The 370z shocks are underdamped. On a 300 foot skidpad, it's all about tires, track width, height of center of gravity and roll bars. The 370z is well equipped I'm the latter areas, but throw some transitions at it and it starts flopping around like a fish out if water. I've got coilovers on my 370z and it now handles superior to my 06 Corvette, but is still probably a little slower because the lack of power, especially under 5000 rpm. Lastly, the caddilac CTS-V is no boat. It is heavy and the tires are not big enough, but technoloically the suspension is far superior to the 370z. The Delphi suspension bits are the same as the ones that put the ZR-1 ahead of almost every car on every track. The CTS-V doesn't have amazing grip because of it's weight and tires, but the handling is exceptional.

05-21-2009, 06:29 PM	#35 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	^ Hmmmm. I like that thought: Put some coilovers on the Z and it handles better than the Z51 Corvette (IHO). Sweet! May I ask which coilovers you are running with?

05-04-2011, 10:07 AM	#41 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 37 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Here is official table with 350Z laptime Nordschleife lap records - FastestLaps.com And here is more precise table - the lap time for 350Z was done with 280 HP version!!

05-06-2011, 05:59 PM	#43 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	it has like 200 more hp duh

07-10-2011, 01:47 PM	#44 (permalink)
ATM_Patrik Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 17 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	bump

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