Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

onzedge · 08-10-2015, 01:11 PM

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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.

Howdy, stranger.

ZMan8 · 08-10-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Howdy, stranger.

onzedge · 08-10-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

jcosta79 · 08-10-2015, 02:05 PM

It's not the car, it's the driver.

/thread

90 ST · 08-10-2015, 09:50 PM

Why is the Audi TT never on the list for a 370Z comparison car?

Hotrodz · 08-10-2015, 10:35 PM

I TT mine and still get my a$$ waxed by some few stangs and what not...but there is always someone faster and better. Really, for all the things you can do with a Z compared to other imports your are way ahead, performance and power per dollar.

mishuko · 08-11-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Why is the Audi TT never on the list for a 370Z comparison car?

lol car and driver has it up there... but it's a TT come on!

90 ST · 08-11-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

lol car and driver has it up there... but it's a TT come on!

I know, there are

car, but, front engine, 2 seater...lol

osbornsm · 08-11-2015, 10:13 AM

Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

Because you're comparing it to faster cars.

Compare it to a slower one and see if it's faster THEN?!

ZMan8 · 08-11-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Why is the Audi TT never on the list for a 370Z comparison car?

You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters, with similar power plants) you get Audi TT, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

EDIT: I realize the Porsches are not Front engine, but other factors are consistent

SouthArk370Z · 08-11-2015, 10:38 AM

As far as I can tell, all the cars that are faster than the Z (and in the same price range) don't handle near as well. If you want a straight-line drag car, buy one of the hyper-horsepowered Challenger/Mustang/Camaros. If you want a car that can carve a corner (and still do a respectable job in the quarter), get a Z. YMMV

Zerocool · 08-11-2015, 11:43 AM

The z34 wasn't designed for 0-60 time or straights. It was built for tracks and circuits. I've come to terms with the car not being "fast" a month after I took her home from the dealership. She's quick and can take a corner very aggressively. Are there other cars faster than the z? well yeah but try taking them into a corner with the Z and watch the Z overtake and pull away.

osbornsm · 08-11-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerocool

It was built for tracks and circuits.

Unless you count the over-heating oil, boiling brake fluid, and fuel starvation... YES, it is READY for the racetrack.

kenchan · 08-11-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Unless you count the over-heating oil, boiling brake fluid, and fuel starvation... YES, it is READY for the racetrack.

wat do u have to say about whiteline?

LennyK · 08-11-2015, 01:53 PM

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

08-10-2015, 02:05 PM	#34 (permalink)
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