Nissan 370Z goes from 0 to 60 in 4.7 same as BMW M3

socialomar · 12-02-2008, 09:41 AM

The other day during Thanksgiving dinner a couple of us were arguing about the 0 to 60 time of the new 332-hp 2009 Nissan 370Z as reported by CARandDRIVER. The automotive enthusiast magazine said that the new Z goes from rest to 60 in 5 seconds which seemed a bit awkward to us since the new Z is smaller, lighter and more powerful this year.

Well, to our delight Motor Trend has just released their figures and they have reported a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. Motor Trend also reported a quarter mile run of 13.3 seconds at 105.7 mph. Pretty impressive for a car that starts at $29,930. For arguments sake the new $57,500 BMW M3 Coupe also does 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 second and the $56,610 Lexus IS-F reports a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.6 seconds.

Check out Motor Trend’s review after the jump.

Source: eGMCarTech

kacz07 · 12-02-2008, 03:27 PM

Yeah time have been varied. I couldn't see this car coming in over 5 seconds tho. Sounds good to me.

I also feel like this car will be very easy to mod and respond well. The HR motor was much more friendly to bolt ons than the Revup and Non rev

RCZ · 12-02-2008, 04:54 PM

really? just released?

MotorTrend First Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z test drive 4.7 sec 0 to 60 11.25.08

Welcome to last week

Also, take it easy with the performance claims, it seems that its more at home around 4.9s to 60...

BanningZ · 12-02-2008, 09:03 PM

Hello whiplash.

z073 · 12-03-2008, 11:28 AM

Who cares about 3/10ths of a second? All car rags will get different numbers in specific test locations which are sometimes corrected for factors...all while abusing the crap out of it! It really doesn't mean much!

The important thing is that it IS faster than the 350, and you can feel it!

RCZ · 12-03-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z073

Who cares about 3/10ths of a second? All car rags will get different numbers in specific test locations which are sometimes corrected for factors...all while abusing the crap out of it! It really doesn't mean much!

The important thing is that it IS faster than the 350, and you can feel it!

I'm not gonna get into this again. Youre right, 3/10ths of a second means nothing....

No difference between a 4.7s car and a 5.0s car.

Slidefox · 12-04-2008, 12:30 AM

That will put a little kick in your pants....

Endgame · 12-04-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

I'm not gonna get into this again. Youre right, 3/10ths of a second means nothing....

No difference between a 4.7s car and a 5.0s car.

You are correct. There is no discernable difference; the times are only for bragging rights.

On real roads (not the track), I cannot tell that my RX8 gets walked by a Z as it is not feasible to 'race'. Not to mention racing on public streets is very childish and ignorant!!

RCZ · 12-04-2008, 06:34 PM

Thank you, but

I was being sarcastic, theres a huge difference between a 4.7s car and a 5.0 second car. Its like 150lbs or like 60hp lol. Also please dont think for a second that you're going to be able to keep up with an e92 M3 past 45 miles an hour without modifying your Z. Thats like thinking the 350Z would keep up with an e46 M3.

Endgame · 12-04-2008, 07:14 PM

You will not be able to discern any difference in bumper to bumper traffic, photo radar, and bike cops lying in wait. 4.7, 5.0 seconds will not make that big of a difference under those circumstances.

On the track it MAY make a difference... depending on drivers! Offense sells tickets.. defense wins games.. Well, HP sells cars (to the mainstream consumer).....

RCZ · 12-04-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endgame

You will not be able to discern any difference in bumper to bumper traffic, photo radar, and bike cops lying in wait. 4.7, 5.0 seconds will not make that big of a difference under those circumstances.

On the track it MAY make a difference... depending on drivers! Offense sells tickets.. defense wins games.. Well, HP sells cars (to the mainstream consumer).....

HP and 0-60 times sell to the masses. Weight, Cornering G's, torque curves, wear ratings and trap speeds sell to enthusiasts.

Although weight has become more popular due to its widespread use in magazines...

18rgcelica73 · 12-04-2008, 07:56 PM

Yeah I have also been hearing 4.7 seconds. Just remember that with these magazines they don't drive them like we do. We drive them like we stole them because we are paying for these beauties. I can deffinitely see a low 13 second 1/4 mile run and mid 4's to 60mph.

Endgame · 12-04-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

HP and 0-60 times sell to the masses. Weight, Cornering G's, torque curves, wear ratings and trap speeds sell to enthusiasts.

Although weight has become more popular due to its widespread use in magazines...

Exactly.

o0javi0o · 12-05-2008, 07:15 AM

probably it would do 0-60 in 10 seconds, very similar to a smart for two car. rocking!

But really, i feel that it will be rounding more closely to 4.9s in a general basis which for me its very very good for the price, style and everything.
In general, it would do an excellent performance at track for all factory parts, no mods.

RCZ · 12-05-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o0javi0o

probably it would do 0-60 in 10 seconds, very similar to a smart for two car. rocking!

But really, i feel that it will be rounding more closely to 4.9s in a general basis which for me its very very good for the price, style and everything.
In general, it would do an excellent performance at track for all factory parts, no mods.

Agreed. Unfortunately all my friends have either Porsches or better, or highly modified cheaper cars, so I can't rock a stock Z and keep up. Im sure it will perform great on the track stock too.

12-02-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
socialomar Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1 Rep Power: 16	Nissan 370Z goes from 0 to 60 in 4.7 same as BMW M3 The other day during Thanksgiving dinner a couple of us were arguing about the 0 to 60 time of the new 332-hp 2009 Nissan 370Z as reported by CARandDRIVER. The automotive enthusiast magazine said that the new Z goes from rest to 60 in 5 seconds which seemed a bit awkward to us since the new Z is smaller, lighter and more powerful this year. Well, to our delight Motor Trend has just released their figures and they have reported a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. Motor Trend also reported a quarter mile run of 13.3 seconds at 105.7 mph. Pretty impressive for a car that starts at $29,930. For arguments sake the new $57,500 BMW M3 Coupe also does 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 second and the $56,610 Lexus IS-F reports a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.6 seconds. Check out Motor Trend’s review after the jump. Source: eGMCarTech

12-04-2008, 12:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
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12-04-2008, 07:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 16	Yeah I have also been hearing 4.7 seconds. Just remember that with these magazines they don't drive them like we do. We drive them like we stole them because we are paying for these beauties. I can deffinitely see a low 13 second 1/4 mile run and mid 4's to 60mph. __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!

12-05-2008, 07:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 16	probably it would do 0-60 in 10 seconds, very similar to a smart for two car. rocking! But really, i feel that it will be rounding more closely to 4.9s in a general basis which for me its very very good for the price, style and everything. In general, it would do an excellent performance at track for all factory parts, no mods. Last edited by o0javi0o; 12-05-2008 at 07:20 AM.

12-02-2008, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
kacz07 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: EB,NJ Posts: 42 Drives: 06 350z SS 6mt Rep Power: 0	Yeah time have been varied. I couldn't see this car coming in over 5 seconds tho. Sounds good to me. I also feel like this car will be very easy to mod and respond well. The HR motor was much more friendly to bolt ons than the Revup and Non rev

12-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	really? just released? MotorTrend First Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z test drive 4.7 sec 0 to 60 11.25.08 Welcome to last week Also, take it easy with the performance claims, it seems that its more at home around 4.9s to 60...

12-02-2008, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Hello whiplash.

12-03-2008, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
z073 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 7 Rep Power: 16	Who cares about 3/10ths of a second? All car rags will get different numbers in specific test locations which are sometimes corrected for factors...all while abusing the crap out of it! It really doesn't mean much! The important thing is that it IS faster than the 350, and you can feel it!

12-04-2008, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Thank you, but I was being sarcastic, theres a huge difference between a 4.7s car and a 5.0 second car. Its like 150lbs or like 60hp lol. Also please dont think for a second that you're going to be able to keep up with an e92 M3 past 45 miles an hour without modifying your Z. Thats like thinking the 350Z would keep up with an e46 M3.

12-04-2008, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	You will not be able to discern any difference in bumper to bumper traffic, photo radar, and bike cops lying in wait. 4.7, 5.0 seconds will not make that big of a difference under those circumstances. On the track it MAY make a difference... depending on drivers! Offense sells tickets.. defense wins games.. Well, HP sells cars (to the mainstream consumer).....