Camaro board "Z only real competitor"

[Shamu]

Originally Posted by Endgame

i do not think it is the Cayman S's suspension in as much as it is weight and PDK. I bet a tuned base Z with Sport pack will be much closer to the new Cayman S. The regular Z weighs more than a Cayman S, but the Nismo weighs even more than the standard Z. Drop 50 pounds from the non Nismo, exhaust, intake, suspension mods and better tires. Game on (at least a little more); and at less cost than the CS.

I would say it goes far beyond suspension advantage as the Cayman S has superior rear mid engine configuration, better chassis dynamics and very good brakes. Also think we have to keep conversations stock to stock as a Cayman S with good coil over system, intake , exhaust and light wheels would rock a 370z.

I also get a kick out of the belief that a 370z with same size wheels is significantly lighter than a Nismo. For track work I think the Nismo aero dynamics are superior as well. 50lbs on a car like 370z with high hp isn't going to impact lap times significantly. I'd say suspension, power, chassis stiffening and aero of the Nismo can more than justify the few lbs the car weighs over the standard car.