Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

Originally Posted by ZMan8

Basically my take is when the Z came out in 2009 it was faster than most if not all cars in that price range. Really the Z competed against the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. (poor man's Porsche)

Since then, the genesis, mustang, and camaro have been upgraded at least once if not twice. The Z meanwhile was only upgraded aesthetically. I assume the Z35 will return to the top or near the top, unless they go for a lighter weight car with less power.

Originally Posted by kenchan

long time no post!


my Z can still get me in trouble in 5sec so i dont see the car as being too slow. plus it's got that special something those other cars dont have. it's not just speed im after.

Originally Posted by ped

I don't see how anyone can call the 370Z "slow" in any event - 0-60 in 4.8 and 13.4 @ 105.6 stock. Add a CAI and catback plus a tune and you could be looking at 13 flat or high 12s.