370z vs Camaro SS

mrcardio · 07-04-2010, 11:08 PM

I'm not sure where some of you folks are getting your info from but it's quite apparent many here are misinformed. For one, the 10’ Camaro SS is more than just a drag car / straight line car, same story with the Mustang. Times have changed and these “Muscle cars” are now just as and in some cases more capable then what you call “Sports cars”.

The 10’ Camaro SS for example has a Laguna Seca lap time of: 1:45.7. By comparison the 370z best recorded time is 1:46.5. At Virginia International Raceway (VIR) the Camaro SS ran a 3:09.5, the 370z Nismo ran 3:12.0. At “The Ring” Nordschleife the Camaro SS ran an 8:20, the last 350z has a best recorded time of 8:26.

In regards to straight line acceleration it’s no contest, the Camaro SS is in another league. It’s a high 12 sec @110-112mph car where as the Z has recorded times in the mid 13’s @104-106 on average. It’s a silly comparison and of course things like modifications and driver skill come into play. But the bottom line is that all things being equal the Camaro SS is faster.

That doesn’t make the Z a bad car or anything it just means there are other cars out there which are quicker and or just as capable, etc. Regardless I would rather own a 370z because it looks better and is more enjoyable to drive. I could care less if Billy happens to have a faster car. Just as well I would rather own a 09+ Porsche Cayman S or BMW M3 over a Nissan GT-R.

I personally don’t make a liven winning automobile races so having the fastest car isn’t important to me. I look for cars that can deliver an excellent car and driver connection and are rewarding and fun to drive,etc. Take the Mazda Miata for instance, slow as balls yet very fun and rewarding to drive.

Cmike2780 · 07-04-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

I'm not sure where some of you folks are getting your info from but it's quite apparent many here are misinformed. For one, the 10’ Camaro SS is more than just a drag car / straight line car, same story with the Mustang. Times have changed and these “Muscle cars” are now just as and is some cases more capable then what you call “Sports cars”.

The 10’ Camaro SS for example has a Laguna Seca lap time of: 1:45.7. By comparison the 370z best recorded time is 1:46.5. At Virginia International Raceway (VIR) the Camaro SS ran a 3:09.5, the 370z Nismo ran 3:12.0. At “The Ring” Nordschleife the Camaro SS ran an 8:20, the last 350z has a best recorded time of 8:26.

In regards to straight line acceleration it’s no contest, the Camaro SS is in another league. It’s a high 12 sec @110-112mph car where as the Z has recorded times in the mid 13’s @104-106 on average. It’s a silly comparison and of course things like modifications and driver skill come into play. But the bottom line is that all things being equal the Camaro SS is faster.

That doesn’t make the Z a bad car or anything it just means there are other cars out there which are quicker and or just as capable, etc. Regardless I would rather own a 370z because it looks better and is more enjoyable to drive. I could care less if Billy happens to have a faster car. Just as well I would rather own a 09+ Porsche Cayman S or BMW M3 over a Nissan GT-R.

Sweet! I love magazine racing. My favorite form of motorsport

mrcardio · 07-04-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Sweet! I love magazine racing. My favorite form of motorsport

It's not "magazine racing" it's called "reality"

I’m sure you would rather have some random ¼ mile time slip / video, etc showing some noob driver in a Camaro SS getting demolished by a 370z with no proof of modifications, etc right? I've beaten an 03' Cobra in the 1/4 mile with an MS3 so that's proof the MS3 is faster?

Cmike2780 · 07-05-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

It's not "magazine racing" it's called "reality"

I’m sure you would rather have some random ¼ mile time slip / video, etc showing some noob driver in a Camaro SS getting demolished by a 370z with no proof of modifications, etc right? I've beaten an 03' Cobra in the 1/4 mile with an MS3 so that's proof the MS3 is faster?

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

Mercennarius · 07-05-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

In regards to straight line acceleration it’s no contest, the Camaro SS is in another league. It’s a high 12 sec @110-112mph car where as the Z has recorded times in the mid 13’s @104-106 on average. It’s a silly comparison and of course things like modifications and driver skill come into play. But the bottom line is that all things being equal the Camaro SS is faster.

Anybody that knows anything about drag racing knows that trap speeds tell all. The 370Z had a higher trap then the SS there for its the faster car, regardless of what the ET was.

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Also the 370Z has pulled 12.9s bone stock, its really a drivers race with the SS Camaro.

Cmike2780 · 07-05-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

I'm not sure where some of you folks are getting your info from but it's quite apparent many here are misinformed. For one, the 10’ Camaro SS is more than just a drag car / straight line car, same story with the Mustang. Times have changed and these “Muscle cars” are now just as and in some cases more capable then what you call “Sports cars”.

The 10’ Camaro SS for example has a Laguna Seca lap time of: 1:45.7. By comparison the 370z best recorded time is 1:46.5. At Virginia International Raceway (VIR) the Camaro SS ran a 3:09.5, the 370z Nismo ran 3:12.0. At “The Ring” Nordschleife the Camaro SS ran an 8:20, the last 350z has a best recorded time of 8:26.

In regards to straight line acceleration it’s no contest, the Camaro SS is in another league. It’s a high 12 sec @110-112mph car where as the Z has recorded times in the mid 13’s @104-106 on average. It’s a silly comparison and of course things like modifications and driver skill come into play. But the bottom line is that all things being equal the Camaro SS is faster.

That doesn’t make the Z a bad car or anything it just means there are other cars out there which are quicker and or just as capable, etc. Regardless I would rather own a 370z because it looks better and is more enjoyable to drive. I could care less if Billy happens to have a faster car. Just as well I would rather own a 09+ Porsche Cayman S or BMW M3 over a Nissan GT-R.

I personally don’t make a liven winning automobile races so having the fastest car isn’t important to me. I look for cars that can deliver an excellent car and driver connection and are rewarding and fun to drive,etc. Take the Mazda Miata for instance, slow as balls yet very fun and rewarding to drive.

You just compared lap times with different weather conditions, temperature, etc... how is any of that not magazine racing. If they were on the track at the same time actually racing (IN REALITY) , then you can see who has the faster car/skill whatever. Your ficticious race holds very little water.

z man · 07-05-2010, 08:18 AM

you mean you beat a car that was predicted to blow your doors off, wow you are a champion and hero for just challenging the SS, more less winning...you have done the impossible.

Because predictions are not always right, it still comes down to the driver and the car

as I have seen many cars win that weren't susposed to be beat!

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

You just compared lap times with different weather conditions, temperature, etc... how is any of that not magazine racing. If they were on the track at the same time actually racing (IN REALITY) , then you can see who has the faster car/skill whatever. Your ficticious race holds very little water.

mrcardio · 07-04-2010, 11:48 PM

The 6MT Camaro SS is quicker (especially from a roll-on) than the AUTO version unlike the Z's 7 speed AUTO.

nogoodname · 07-05-2010, 02:13 PM

If you really want to race, go to a dragstrip. It's so much fun and safer. Who knew racing on the airport runway was so fun..... btw, it's an active airport....lol

theDreamer · 05-31-2011, 05:39 PM

jnaut · 05-31-2011, 07:21 PM

Hahahahaha

jnaut · 05-31-2011, 07:22 PM

Plus the z is faster than 13.5 stock

b1adesofcha0s · 05-31-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jnaut

Plus the z is faster than 13.5 stock

Definitely

red6spd · 05-31-2011, 07:30 PM

I know you guys dont like to talk about street racing, but there are a few vids on youtube of 370's VS new SS. Most are bone stock Z's and Nismo Z's and only lose by maybe a car, then there is one that kills a SS from a dig on.

Z eliminator · 06-01-2011, 08:11 AM

MIne ran stock 13.201 Bone stock
I like it much better now 12.42's
at the track when i race i look for a modified SS to run. Its now fun racing a stock one.
I usuallly run cars faster than mine.
It make 's you a better driver and reminds you that there is always somebody faster than you.
When I get all my toys from GTM, " it will be a GTR's worst night mare. " the target is 11.4's at worst 11.6's. GTm stage 2 SC. i will be happy with 500 rwhp,
530 rwhp with 4.08 gears and traction control launching at 3800 to 4000 rpm in my 7 AT will be a quick little car at the 1/4 mile.

07-04-2010, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 17	I'm not sure where some of you folks are getting your info from but it's quite apparent many here are misinformed. For one, the 10’ Camaro SS is more than just a drag car / straight line car, same story with the Mustang. Times have changed and these “Muscle cars” are now just as and in some cases more capable then what you call “Sports cars”. The 10’ Camaro SS for example has a Laguna Seca lap time of: 1:45.7. By comparison the 370z best recorded time is 1:46.5. At Virginia International Raceway (VIR) the Camaro SS ran a 3:09.5, the 370z Nismo ran 3:12.0. At “The Ring” Nordschleife the Camaro SS ran an 8:20, the last 350z has a best recorded time of 8:26. In regards to straight line acceleration it’s no contest, the Camaro SS is in another league. It’s a high 12 sec @110-112mph car where as the Z has recorded times in the mid 13’s @104-106 on average. It’s a silly comparison and of course things like modifications and driver skill come into play. But the bottom line is that all things being equal the Camaro SS is faster. That doesn’t make the Z a bad car or anything it just means there are other cars out there which are quicker and or just as capable, etc. Regardless I would rather own a 370z because it looks better and is more enjoyable to drive. I could care less if Billy happens to have a faster car. Just as well I would rather own a 09+ Porsche Cayman S or BMW M3 over a Nissan GT-R. I personally don’t make a liven winning automobile races so having the fastest car isn’t important to me. I look for cars that can deliver an excellent car and driver connection and are rewarding and fun to drive,etc. Take the Mazda Miata for instance, slow as balls yet very fun and rewarding to drive. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^› Last edited by mrcardio; 07-04-2010 at 11:20 PM. Reason: add

07-04-2010, 11:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 17	The 6MT Camaro SS is quicker (especially from a roll-on) than the AUTO version unlike the Z's 7 speed AUTO. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›

05-31-2011, 05:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	__________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-31-2011, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 19	Hahahahaha __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

05-31-2011, 07:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 19	Plus the z is faster than 13.5 stock __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

07-05-2010, 02:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	If you really want to race, go to a dragstrip. It's so much fun and safer. Who knew racing on the airport runway was so fun..... btw, it's an active airport....lol

05-31-2011, 07:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 23	I know you guys dont like to talk about street racing, but there are a few vids on youtube of 370's VS new SS. Most are bone stock Z's and Nismo Z's and only lose by maybe a car, then there is one that kills a SS from a dig on. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-01-2011, 08:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,660 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 20	MIne ran stock 13.201 Bone stock I like it much better now 12.42's at the track when i race i look for a modified SS to run. Its now fun racing a stock one. I usuallly run cars faster than mine. It make 's you a better driver and reminds you that there is always somebody faster than you. When I get all my toys from GTM, " it will be a GTR's worst night mare. " the target is 11.4's at worst 11.6's. GTm stage 2 SC. i will be happy with 500 rwhp, 530 rwhp with 4.08 gears and traction control launching at 3800 to 4000 rpm in my 7 AT will be a quick little car at the 1/4 mile. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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