Can 2010 370Z beat 2001 Porsche Carrera 4?

zmyride · 01-26-2010, 10:24 PM

Here's the specs for 2001 Carrera 4:

Specifications - 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe - Yahoo! Autos

My friend has a 2001 Porsche Carrera 4. His is a stick shift. I have a 2010 370Z base sports. Mine is automatic. He's challenging me on a 1/4 mile private road. No twist and turn - road is as straight as an arrow.

I can't race him yet. My Z is still in a break-in period.

I have no doubt i can beat him if I have a stick shift. Not sure about Auto, though.

He raced against a 2007 Mustang Automatic last week. Mustang was no match. On third gear, his porsche already beat the mustang.

spearfish25 · 01-26-2010, 10:26 PM

Should be close but you may actually take him. Especially since the 7AT is easier to get a very fast run than the 6MT.

antman22 · 01-26-2010, 10:32 PM

it may be close...those went 0-60 in about 5.2 very similar to the Z (which i've seen anywhere from 4.7 to 5.3 depending on variables). his car is about 9 years old though, and they say a car loses power as it ages. i dont know how well he takes care of his car so if we assume average care, he has still lost a few ponies which would give you the edge. given everything, i think you have a pretty strong chance at beating him. just keep your foot planted on that pedal

KillerBee370 · 01-26-2010, 10:33 PM

antman22 · 01-26-2010, 11:23 PM

hahahaha

GingaBreadMan · 01-27-2010, 09:08 AM

Instead of racing you guys should just unzip your trousers, pull out your meat, and who ever is bigger wins. I just out ran the Star Trek Enterprise while it was in warp speed.

ianthegreat · 01-27-2010, 09:22 AM

Who knows? Take it to the highway during rush hour and find out.

Ruocco · 01-27-2010, 09:27 AM

who cares?

01 carrera 4's are ugly as sin.....

and this is coming from a former porsche owner... mine was an 86' tho

seriously tho, the 996's are ugly as ****...

6MT · 01-27-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

.....why?

RavenRonnie · 01-27-2010, 11:02 AM

if you are gonna race, do it on a track! be responsible...
JMO

billydsz · 01-27-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

This is funny and I don't know why.

Modshack · 01-27-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Instead of racing you guys should just unzip your trousers, pull out your meat, and who ever is bigger wins. I just out ran the Star Trek Enterprise while it was in warp speed.

Yeah...Let us know who wins....

Lug · 01-27-2010, 12:32 PM

It's a dead heat. His lighter weight makes up for your extra horsepower. In theory, there should be a bout a .1 to .2 difference at most.

6MT · 01-27-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Instead of racing you guys should just unzip your trousers, pull out your meat, and who ever is bigger wins. I just out ran the Star Trek Enterprise while it was in warp speed.

CrownR426 · 01-27-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I expected more maturity from a Porsche driver...
Don't be stupid, take it to the track.

01-26-2010, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	Can 2010 370Z beat 2001 Porsche Carrera 4? Here's the specs for 2001 Carrera 4: Specifications - 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe - Yahoo! Autos My friend has a 2001 Porsche Carrera 4. His is a stick shift. I have a 2010 370Z base sports. Mine is automatic. He's challenging me on a 1/4 mile private road. No twist and turn - road is as straight as an arrow. I can't race him yet. My Z is still in a break-in period. I have no doubt i can beat him if I have a stick shift. Not sure about Auto, though. He raced against a 2007 Mustang Automatic last week. Mustang was no match. On third gear, his porsche already beat the mustang.

01-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Should be close but you may actually take him. Especially since the 7AT is easier to get a very fast run than the 6MT. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-27-2010, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 15	Instead of racing you guys should just unzip your trousers, pull out your meat, and who ever is bigger wins. I just out ran the Star Trek Enterprise while it was in warp speed. __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

01-27-2010, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
ianthegreat Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 171 Drives: 08 335i, 86 Ranger Rep Power: 16	Who knows? Take it to the highway during rush hour and find out. __________________ JB4 - Helix FMIC - Forge Diverter Valves - UR CAI - RR Downpipes - Bastuck Exhaust - Devils Own Stage 2 Meth Kit - Fully Catless - 423whp 489wtq

01-27-2010, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
RavenRonnie Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: La Vergne, TN Posts: 38 Drives: 2010 370z M6 w/sport Rep Power: 15	if you are gonna race, do it on a track! be responsible... JMO __________________ 2010 Base w/Sport Pkg 6sp man

01-26-2010, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	it may be close...those went 0-60 in about 5.2 very similar to the Z (which i've seen anywhere from 4.7 to 5.3 depending on variables). his car is about 9 years old though, and they say a car loses power as it ages. i dont know how well he takes care of his car so if we assume average care, he has still lost a few ponies which would give you the edge. given everything, i think you have a pretty strong chance at beating him. just keep your foot planted on that pedal

01-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321

01-26-2010, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	hahahaha

01-27-2010, 09:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ruocco Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ponte vedra beach Posts: 31 Drives: 2007 Yammi r6 Rep Power: 15	who cares? 01 carrera 4's are ugly as sin..... and this is coming from a former porsche owner... mine was an 86' tho seriously tho, the 996's are ugly as ****...

01-27-2010, 12:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	It's a dead heat. His lighter weight makes up for your extra horsepower. In theory, there should be a bout a .1 to .2 difference at most. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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