Dsport 2010 RWD car of the year-370z
 

i picked up this mag yesterday....good read...nissan took AWD class as well....pretty impressive...they also picked the base with sport over the nismo.

yeah, 370z for rwd car of the year and gtr for awd car of the year!

They gave a thumbs down to "difficult to gain power with bolt-ons."

I think the Z does pretty good. CBE, HFC, intakes, and tune can easily be 30+ whp.

which is not spectacular for the cost relative to lots of other cars. Plus I think most people see less than 30...

I picked it up also, I got excited.

scan it and post it! please! i saw it, but feel guilty ripping the plastic.

DragSport.com - DSport Magazine - RWD 2011 Review

RWD car of the year is a stretch. Look at the competition. Yes, it's the best RWD of the new Japanese lineup. Open up 'imports' to include Germans and the Z won't fare so well.

thats a good point I suppose, Its definatly the best out of the ones they tested in the magizine tho!

The reason I decided to go Base w/Sport Pkg. I think best bang for the buck...:stirthepot:

I don't understand this logic. It just means that their stock equipment is better (less restrictive) than average. Would they rate it good if nissan put more restrictive breathing on the car so aftermarket parts got you better gains? Just doesn't make any sense if you think about it.

iv always heard the 370Z could be beatin around the corners by the rx-8 wow guess not

That doesn't matter given that the RX-8 (with a small tank and awful MPGs) will run out of gas halfway through the competition!

hahaha so sad, but so true.

Mazda needs to fix the gas guzzling on that engine and pop out a new RX-7, perhaps with a turbo to start, just so they can compete in that market. I already admire the Miata and MS3 for what they bring in their respective segments. But Mazda needs a fire-breathing beast again.

Coming from and S2000, It surprises me that you say that.
I had way more done to my S and I was getting 15-20hp gain at the wheels. Not to stir the pot. I just felt like their statement was a big off.

I completely agree.

lol i would own him around the corners eh?
haha ya

unless you get the nismo for 34k out the door. ;)

The RX-8 felt so much lighter around the corners imo. It was easy to push around without feeling like you were about lose control. One of a few cars I've driven where you could leave the traction control on and still have fun.

I agree Cmike2780. I loved the handling on the RX-8. I felt as though I could throw it into any corner at any speed and it would hold its line. I hated the lack of torque, the mileage, and the price tag. Not surprised the 370Z came out on top in this review.

guess i'll pick myself a copy!

I guess coming from the Honda world skews my view of what good gains for the buck are. Because you could bolt on everything you could buy and get nearly nothing.

“neverreally- off” mode of the VDC
 

All I see is mention of “neverreally- off” mode of the VDC, not the bit about - they also picked the base with sport over the nismo.

What does “neverreally- off” mode of the VDC, actually mean? Also why does base sport model handle better than the tuned Nismo?

They are also referring to the Nismo rather than just base so that would cut into some of tha gains of aftermarket parts.

Yeah, and those Miata doors are quite something, no? :rofl2:

YEAHHH I saw this when I was at barnes and nobles!
Then i saw a group of people by my car outside when I left.
<3 it!

Looks like they need better drivers, the G37 coupe ran a faster 1/4mile time than the 370Z? Wow FiAl



DAN

they also tested the nismo...and it came in 2nd to the z with sport pck.....it came in 2nd on the track due to weight