2009 Nissan 370Z Automatic - Short Take Road Test

Lug · 04-25-2009, 12:54 AM

The numbers seem a bit optimistic. That puts it faster than a C5 vette (that's 100 lbs lighter, lots more torque, and 18 hp more) Didn't we had another article that had the auto at .2 sec slower than the manual?

edit: just noticed it doesn't have the sports package so is a bit lighter and maybe has less rolling resistance from the tires?

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-25-2009, 02:35 AM

I think is printing error,Nissan says the Auto version hit 0-100km/h in 6.2 secs,but i only can get 6.8 secs,the best time.

Lug · 04-25-2009, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

I think is printing error,Nissan says the Auto version hit 0-100km/h in 6.2 secs,but i only can get 6.8 secs,the best time.

I get 5.8 sec in my 350Z auto. Something is seriously wrong with your time.

Educ8r · 04-25-2009, 10:55 AM

Here is another misleading magazine source full of lies...
MotorTrend

It's not an automatic, but still it's under 5.0.

Old Chuck · 04-25-2009, 07:12 AM

these times (if true) are due more to a stronger engine then most. While Nissan auto's are good they are not dual clutch units like the PDK or used on the Ferrari and Lambo. I would still think the manual, car for car, would be a tad quicker with a professional driver. With an average driver, then I would give the nod to the auto in most situations that call for straight line acceleration. Again, I would have to see more tests with different cars to believe this test. I, am however, a sceptic under most conditions.

04-25-2009, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 21	The numbers seem a bit optimistic. That puts it faster than a C5 vette (that's 100 lbs lighter, lots more torque, and 18 hp more) Didn't we had another article that had the auto at .2 sec slower than the manual? edit: just noticed it doesn't have the sports package so is a bit lighter and maybe has less rolling resistance from the tires? __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs Last edited by Lug; 04-25-2009 at 01:06 AM.

04-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 18	Here is another misleading magazine source full of lies... MotorTrend It's not an automatic, but still it's under 5.0. __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

04-25-2009, 07:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 18	I would think that these times (if true) are due more to a stronger engine then most. While Nissan auto's are good they are not dual clutch units like the PDK or used on the Ferrari and Lambo. I would still think the manual, car for car, would be a tad quicker with a professional driver. With an average driver, then I would give the nod to the auto in most situations that call for straight line acceleration. Again, I would have to see more tests with different cars to believe this test. I, am however, a sceptic under most conditions.

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Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 19	I think is printing error,Nissan says the Auto version hit 0-100km/h in 6.2 secs,but i only can get 6.8 secs,the best time.