Fr-s/ Brz. > 370z?

Pauly

this is what makes you awesome

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kenchan

you know you all feel the same way. if one keeps the Z and gets the BRZ/FRS, then that's

TerribleONE

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Fabio88

exactly I would rather drive a prius. whats funny is i think a prius is faster then the frs and is way higher quality lol im not joking...

mpusch

0-60 for a Prius is around 10 seconds. The BRZ does it a tad over 7. Even though you said you weren't joking, I'm assuming you are

FWIW, I've seen a both the BRZ and FR-S in flesh now. I thought they looked great for what they are. One guy was on the highway doing some "pulls" and seemed to be accelerating fairly quickly, nothing that impressive though.

kenchan

aka slow for a sporty family car in 2012.

mpusch

Well yeah, I'll agree with that, but it isn't Prius slow.

christian370z

Hahahaha, oh kenchan.



I would not trade the Z for a BRZ/FR-S, it's a great entry level sports car but it's quite a step down in performance compared to the Z34. That said, I test drove one and it does have a better driving feel in terms of responsiveness and joy that is a bit muted in the Z at times.

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UNKNOWN_370

Expected from such a light FR platform. Are you comparing it to the stock Z or your modded Z?

christian370z

Compared even to a stock sports package Z. Even my stock base + touring felt like it had more grip than the BRZ I drove, but in that car ultimate numbers aren't the goal and I respect that. It's just not for me

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Spikuh

No, just read the other threads...

Incorrect, it is the same car co-developed by both companies. Whatever you have read is wrong.

On a very tight course, the BRZ is probably right there with the Z. Throw in some straights of any length and the Z will pull out ahead. Very similar to comparing to the Z and the 5.0.

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NYBladeZ

Stock for stock, the FR-S can't match with the Z. However, I don't see a lot of FR-S buyers staying stock for long. I guess the real question is what would you prefer an F.I. FR-S or a Z. I think the FR-S, minus the power department, is a way better platform to start with. They don't have to worry about cracking VVEL .

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A joint venture.

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Cmike2780

I don't know if that's exactly the case. It's kind of moot to start comparing modded vs stock. I think the Z is a great platform if you plan on going F.I. as a few members have show. You would run into the same old issues with the FR-S/BRZ going with F.I. Also, at the moment, no one really knows how much power the 4U-GSE / FA20 boxer engine can handle without significant upgrade to the block. I think Greddy has a kit that's suppose to get close to 340hp/325 ft.lb....not bad...but nothing close to what you'd get with a TT'ed 370z. Being so new, aftermarket products for the BRZ/FR-S is going to be pretty sparse for a while. FR-S/BRZ buyers may not stay stock for long, but I think most will only do the same old intake/exhaust mods. I doubt a lot will jump on voiding the warranty off the bat with a forced induction.

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