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Originally Posted by Outrun
The 370Z puts up disappointing numbers:
0-60 in 5.2 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.5 @ 103.7 mph
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What did you do; look around for the worst numbers you could find for the 370???
Motortrend has reported:
For the 370Z...
0-60 in 4.7 sec.
1/4 in 13.3 @ 105.7
Lat Acel: 0.99g
and
For the Camaro SS...
0-60 in 4.7 sec.
1/4 in 13.0 @ 111
Lat Acel: 0.90g
2009 Nissan 370Z - Specs and Test Data - First Test - Motor Trend
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T vs 2010 Ford Mustang GT - Specs and Road Test Data - Motor Trend
Not to take magazine comparisons too far but it seems pretty clear that in anything other than a straight line, the Z wins against the Bow-Tie and even in a straight line, the difference is rather small which is really a bit odd given the decided weight/HP advantage the Camaro holds over the 370.
Obviously, despite some obvious similarities, these are two different cars aimed, for the most part, at two different market segments so in that sense, it really doesn't matter how they stack up to each other.
That said, the 370Z holds its own against many, many other performance vehicles including the new Camaro SS and including some costing significantly more than the Z.
As I said earlier, the Camaro SS' horsepower is impressive and its numbers are certainly respectable; but I expected more.