7AT Nissan 370Z Accelaration Video from Japan 02.04.09

msl82

I agree.

Given the fact that 370z is pure 2 door sports car, I cant even imagine driving it in automatic. If this car is lambo, Ferrari, or even BMW M, I can understand (but, I would still get manual for these cars..lol)

I would like to get most out of this car, drive the way it was suppose to be, and thats by manual, Syncro-Rev style!!!

Remember, Don't let the car drive you, Let it be Driven by you..

Guys, these are just my personal opinion, so no offense meant to auto 370z owners. I just want prospective buyers to consider test driving both manual and auto before making huge decision...

Endgame

^^ Look at the G37 guys... 7AT is faster than the MT....

msl82

Cause G37 guys cant properly drive manuals....

TerribleONE

damn good thing i got a Z then. i guess just because i own one i can shift SUPA FAST.

klubbheads

For 6MT drivers it takes time for you to get consistant with 6MT when it comes to launching and shifting fast. I have been driving MT since 12 years of age and it took me over a year to get consistant 2.1 60ft times with my 6MT G sedan. I had the car for almost 4 years and i was still learning something very minor when i went to the drag strip till the end. Every car is different and there aren't too many people that can drive it as fast as it is capable of.

As i said earlier 7AT will be more consistent but properly driven 6MT will be quicker.

batman_4

+1

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Skaterbasist

Not really. They are just (obviously) more consistent. The gearing in the 7AT has an advantage in its first two gears but after that, there's no real advantage to the 7AT. Another neat feature is the fact that the torque converter is always locked on the 7AT.

...ofcourse, the 7AT really closed the gap that the 6MT had on the 5AT. But I would still bet that a properly driven 6MT can take the 7AT around any road course.

sbkim

Terribleone - how does 370z compare to your G37? I presume both are manual?

Thanks!

Endgame

Guess we will see.... And I was not talking faster around a road course. The MT better be quicker around a road course.

I was talking straight line. I still think the AT will have the advantage there.

Endgame

Decision 99.5% made.. 7AT

zman1910

+10

I have been driving manuals all my life and currently have my first auto with paddle shifters. They have provided nothing but fun for me all the while being convenient. In fact my current vehicle has been my favorite car up to date. And I'm sure the auto will be just as fast if not faster up to triple digit speeds making this an even easier decision for me. I am officially done with manuals....unless I decide to pick up a Viper in the near future.

hey32g

I'm going to test drive both this weekend, but here's my question. Maybe you (or anyone) can help me with this. I've also driven manuals all my life, but this time I wanted the paddle shifters. I know this isn't a DSG like in an M3 or an Audi, but I want to know if it will ever interfere at all. If I'm using the paddle shifters, will it shift for me at some point? I don't want any interference, I want it to shift up or down only when I do it. Is that possible in the Z, or do I need to stick w/ the 6AT? I know with the DSG cars, it only shifts when you tell it to, other than going back into first when you come to a stop.

Thanks.

Endgame

I would imagine the 7AT only shifts when you want it to, except going into first upon near stop. Most sport ATs do this now. Heck, my wife's CX7 6AT does that...

zman1910

Based on the reviews I have read, the car will not shift unless you tell it too. My TL-S will shift only if I keep bouncing off the rev limiter for a few seconds. I gotta say the paddle shifters have an awesome feel to them.

charly85

MT is another sensation, using the cluch = more sporty

AT is diferent the sensation, but improve in the aceleration = more quick