The Z is not a power car that is for sure, but I like it because it is easy to drive fast on track and is very communicative. In the
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The Z is not a power car that is for sure, but I like it because it is easy to drive fast on track and is very communicative. In the last couple of outings with it I was bested by only a handful of full on race cars. Of course the last couple of tracks happened to be tracks that favored handling as opposed to full on power.
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On YouTube I get the impression that the 370z is equal to an ls1 fbody. A tiny fraction slower than an ls3 fbody, and transmission dependant vs. A c5. Very impressive imo.
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The 370Z runs a low 13 second 1/4 mile with ease, so it's definitely quick. "Fast" is all relative, though.
The 370Z is a great combination/balance of everything that's important in a sports car, though. Straight line speed, cornering ability, power delivery, and styling.
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It's a 13 second car for sure. 13 second drivers? I dunno about that.
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Data suggests otherwise. The 5-60 street start test times are identical to the c5 Corvette with the ls1. Definitely not a slouch in the lower rpm band. Driving an ls1 car and 370z, they felt very similar to me.
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my 335 has less horsepower and more torque and has noticeably less top end than the 370z. i believe it has 300/295 vs the 370z 332/270. as far as usable power band, when it comes to normal driving, or even spirited driving, you are spending most of your time between 2k and 4500 rpm, and if there isn't any kick in a car until 4k then that doesn't feel very fast. obviously every car as a way to eek out the power, but theres something very nice about being able to punch a car and have it go without having to downshift 2 gears. On the 370z if you are in 6th gear cruising on the highway you've got to shift into 3rd if you want some real kick. i always felt like i was hurting the 370z when i drove it hard because you have to rev the engine so high to get some nice power out of it. Last edited by Jeffblue; 12-12-2011 at 04:12 PM. |
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2000 ls1 corvette: 2010 370z: looking at the low end. 3krpm: vette: 200hp/350tq 370z: 125hp/225tq 3.5krpm vette: 238hp/360tq 370z: 150hp/220tq 4krpm vette: 280hp/370tq 370z: 168hp/220tq 4.5krpm vette: 330hp/375tq 370z: 190hp/220tq now what were you saying about the powerband being similar? |
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