370Z accelaration (7AT)
 

wow.. the 7AT new transmission is so responsive! :tup: Nissan :tup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA-K3Xysz9Q

At 0:22, it looked like he hit light speed.

I seriously think that Nissan did a great job with the 7AT.

What's with the LCD display - it's backwards compared to the MPG meter. Maybe it's rigged as a boost guage?

Accelleration seems a bit "more" than what I think mine can do - I think he topped out around 120-130MPH, which I've done, and it took me longer, from what I can remember.

mid 5s without launching. Sounds great. Sometimes i wish i had gotten the 7at.

If history does repeat itself like they say, that 7AT will be very reliable, 'cause in the 350 the 5AT was tops! That's an area where Nissan engineers excell.

Why does it look like he hits 60 mpg in 1st gear?

Well, the 2006.5 5AT was tops to be exact.

Whats with the LCD??

Man this makes me want the 7AT. Anyone up for a trade?:icon17:

but dont you lose tons of tq with an auto tranny??

yea +1 to that. almost looks like he has it rigged to show much "throttle" he is giving it.....check the ending when he lets off then gets back on it.

No, in some cases you can actually gain torque.

Love the 7AT nothing like having a stock auto run low 13's haha



DAN

To AK: Check out "Lug's" comment, above. It ain't me, babe!

What are you talking aboot? :confused:

Re-read, dude. According to some "experts" here, there's no such thing as an "X.5" year model issue. I thought you were teasing me on my '04.5 Z issue (created by some of the "experts" here). If it ain't so, just ignore my previous comment. I never post anything to offend anyone, but seem to be misunderstood often by sensitive posters in this thread.

I am just messing with ya. The 2006 was,however, the first year that the auto had synco match downshifts. :)

Not true. I had a 2005 350Z 5AT before my 370Z. It had rev match down shifts. It was a good transmission. Look at this:


2005 Nissan 350Z Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive

Korean 370z. Probably equipped with Domestic Navi featuring 'Hi-Pass' [Automatic tollgate payment system]

KPH not MPH

Speedo is in KPH

Stupid question. Was he not using the paddle shifters, or does the middle gauge always stay in "D" for drive. Does it not show the gears you are in like the manual? Does it show the gears you are in if you use the paddle shifters?

No prob', Lug! BTW, for whoever commented on a torque loss due to ATs, it's the other way around: ATs have more torque, to compensate for the fact that Mts, in theory, have a power advantage over ATs. I read this in some magazine a long time ago. Could any expert here verify this? Thanks.

12.8009 @ 110.3. 7AT. 408 gears. the 7 AT shift like greased lightning at 7400 with the paddle shifters.

Odd, the WIKI claims this:

.....For the 2006 model year, the 350Z received a number of notable changes for its mid-cycle facelift. The 300HP/260TQ Rev-up engine that was introduced mid-year 2005 with 6-speed manual was offered for every trim now. Purchasing a 5-speed automatic meant you still got the VQ35DE with 287HP/274TQ. The headlights now sported larger bi-xenon projectors, the front bumper had been revised, the rear taillights now use LEDs, and interior changes brought differences to the center console, among other small things. Touring and Grand Touring models have radio-steering controls standard, MP3 CD compatibility, and Satellite Radio became an available option. The 5AT transmission also received an update, which made it rev-match for every downshift.......

Nissan 350Z - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia




bad wiki! :mad:

On the 350Z it shows the gear. I assume he wasn't using paddle shifters in the video. I also assume that if the throttle position is maxed, the transmission shifts as fast as it can.

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I noticed that on wiki too. It's inaccurate though. I had an 05 350Z before my 370. It had the rev match downshifts. Sometimes I wonder why I went back to MT? LOL.

What is the HP and torque for the automatic? Searched, I can't find it!

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Im pretty sure he stayed in D the whole time and didnt use the paddles, if he would have used the paddles he might have done better time wise. I know that if I am in D and use the paddles the display will change to the gear Im in and then go back after awhile.

because the speedo is in Kmh no mph. looks like he hit 100kmh (60mph) at about 5.1 or 5.2 seconds.

I'm with a few of the others in that sometimes I wish I would have considered the auto tranny.

now if they make it a dual clutch tranny, man the times would be even better.

Anything on the torque differences between MTs and ATs--regardless of the model/year?

in for that too and how much can we handle? I want to go SC but am worried it might be too much for the AT tranny.

Man... I don't think I can shift that fast. I still prefer 6MT... keeps me awake lol.

Wiki is the worst place you can go to get facts IMO.

Well, there's always this.

;)

Saw a few dyno results, think the auto is pretty damn close to the manual, maybe 5 less hp to the wheels but it makes up for it and then some with fast shifts and optimal gearing.

I wonder if he switched off the V.D.C.,then use the paddle shift,how much faster will he get.?

VQ37VHR – 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
332 hp @ 7,000 rpm
270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Bore and stroke – 95.5 x 86.0
Compression ratio – 11:1
Maximum engine speed – 7,500 rpm
Emissions – Tier 2-Bin 5 (Fed); LEV2-ULEV (CA)

Nismo-VQ37VHR – 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine
350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
276 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Bore and stroke – 95.5 x 86.0
Compression ratio – 11:1
Maximum engine speed – 7,500 rpm
Emissions – Tier 2-Bin 5 (Fed); LEV2-ULEV (CA)



DAN

aww my future car!! =] i cant freaking wait!!!!!