Car and Driver: We're Ranked DEAD last

Merv · 12-16-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

I'm the only one that cross-shopped a Raptor and a Z apparently. Thanks, Car and Driver! If it weren't for your SCIENCE I may never have made my purchasing decision.

I eagerly anticipate their statistics in next month's magazine: Coefficient of Drag and Jeep Wranglers.

Lol,it's funny you say that. I was actually looking at raptors as well before getting the z. Also looked into the g37s. Raptors look great and seem to have good reviews,but unfortunately reflect in there price as well!

osbornsm · 12-16-2014, 01:45 PM

I never said i "cared" about the volumetric efficiency of the 370z. I just found it amusing that we're last, including supercars and the like.

...Man, the match hit the gasoline quick on this one.

njobe89 · 12-16-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

fixed the order =P

but seriously... volumetric efficiency? shouldn't we be a higher efficiency ratio compared to lets say... a mustang? less space = less dead weight = higher efficiency... then again it depens what they define it as.

i like to WOT and redline and squirt about a doller worth of gas everytime i launch.

maybe that's why i was at 16l/100km prior to parking...

( Click to show/hide )

for the americans, that's close to 15m pg or 14.7 mpg to be exact :P

mishuko · 12-16-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

for the americans, that's close to 15m pg or 14.7 mpg to be exact :P

lol... glorious!

kenchan · 12-16-2014, 01:10 PM

honestly the only thing ive carried in the trunk since ownership 5yr ago is... nothing.

P's_Z · 12-16-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

honestly the only thing ive carried in the trunk since ownership 5yr ago is... nothing.

Trunk...? What is this that you speak of?

Jimbo370 · 12-16-2014, 05:00 PM

Do the guys who track their car take the spare out? Does that change the wt ratio front to back?

kenchan · 12-16-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Trunk...? What is this that you speak of?

rear glove box

P's_Z · 12-16-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

rear glove box

jpkirk · 12-17-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

honestly the only thing ive carried in the trunk since ownership 5yr ago is... nothing.

I carried the organizer. Even strapped it in so it wouldn't slide around.

TerribleONE · 12-16-2014, 01:12 PM

carlitos_370z · 12-16-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

fixed the order =P

but seriously... volumetric efficiency? shouldn't we be a higher efficiency ratio compared to lets say... a mustang? less space = less dead weight = higher efficiency... then again it depens what they define it as.

i like to WOT and redline and squirt about a doller worth of gas everytime i launch.

maybe that's why i was at 16l/100km prior to parking...

( Click to show/hide )

hahahhaha!!!

trust me i like to wot my Z too

if i found a Porsche or a car of our category trust me... fck the gas... im going to wot my Z like a b!tch

Read T · 12-16-2014, 01:51 PM

This sounds like something Consumer Reports would publish. I remember reading that the corvette lost points because it's loud.

IDZRVIT · 12-16-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

This sounds like something Consumer Reports would publish. I remember reading that the corvette lost points because it's loud.

What??? I can't hear you over my sidepipes!

DLSTR · 12-16-2014, 02:49 PM

I guess too many 'Mericans' were hoping the 370Z was an SUV. Sportscar by default means efficient use of space, or less space inherent vs Wal-Mart carrying capacity.

12-16-2014, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	I never said i "cared" about the volumetric efficiency of the 370z. I just found it amusing that we're last, including supercars and the like. ...Man, the match hit the gasoline quick on this one. carlitos_370z likes this.

12-16-2014, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	honestly the only thing ive carried in the trunk since ownership 5yr ago is... nothing. 1st and P's_Z like this.

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	__________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-16-2014, 01:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 20	This sounds like something Consumer Reports would publish. I remember reading that the corvette lost points because it's loud. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

12-16-2014, 02:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21269	I guess too many 'Mericans' were hoping the 370Z was an SUV. Sportscar by default means efficient use of space, or less space inherent vs Wal-Mart carrying capacity. carlitos_370z likes this.

12-16-2014, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 13	Do the guys who track their car take the spare out? Does that change the wt ratio front to back?

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