Notices
350Z Roadster General discussion for the 350Z Roadster

Is the coupe really THAT much faster than the roadster?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-16-2015, 04:49 PM
  #1  
BaddassZ
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
BaddassZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: N/A
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Exclamation Is the coupe really THAT much faster than the roadster?

Just bought the most beautiful 04' Z Roadster Touring. I was reading on a lot of the forums and YouTube that the coupe version was faster. My question is, is this a HUGE difference? Most people say the coupe is faster but the margin is so small it's not worth comprising the ability to go top down for. But I wanted to get your opinions.

Last edited by BaddassZ; 01-16-2015 at 05:05 PM.
Old 01-16-2015, 05:15 PM
  #2  
Emski
New Member
 
Emski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 833
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

200+ lbs difference is something I can feel. Another thing is the lower chassis rigidity.
Old 01-16-2015, 05:52 PM
  #3  
KornerCarver
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
KornerCarver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Republic, MO
Posts: 3,387
Received 171 Likes on 76 Posts
Default

The coupe is slightly faster than the roadster. There is about a 200 pound difference but it isn't really a big deal. Enjoy your Roadster and don't worry about it.
Old 01-16-2015, 08:22 PM
  #4  
BaddassZ
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
BaddassZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: N/A
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by KornerCarver
The coupe is slightly faster than the roadster. There is about a 200 pound difference but it isn't really a big deal. Enjoy your Roadster and don't worry about it.
Yes, thanks. I absolutely love my Z! Also I have noticed that the 35th Aniversary Z coupe is just as slow as the 04' Roadster in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. So looks like to me before the later HR model years (06'+) 350z's were quite the mixed bag when it comes to performance and my 04' Roadster fits right in!

Last edited by BaddassZ; 01-16-2015 at 08:27 PM.
Old 01-16-2015, 10:33 PM
  #5  
FairladyBlue
Registered User
 
FairladyBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tx
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

coupe is .0977 % faster than roadster.. not a big deal
Old 01-17-2015, 06:15 AM
  #6  
dkmura
General & DIY Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (64)
 
dkmura's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Posts: 8,358
Received 1,292 Likes on 896 Posts
Default

It really only shows up at the racetrack. That's where any extra weight and lower handling limits come into play. Enjoy your ZR!
Old 01-17-2015, 07:21 AM
  #7  
bith8791
New Member
 
bith8791's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Posts: 1,004
Received 65 Likes on 53 Posts
Default

Yes.
On another note, congrats on getting a z and welcome.
Old 01-17-2015, 09:14 AM
  #8  
jhc
General & Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
 
jhc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: ZdayZ
Posts: 10,400
Received 2,225 Likes on 1,594 Posts
Default

Also the ZR has a slightly taller final drive to compensate.
Enjoy your roadster, I just changed out my 06 top. If you need advice or instructions lmk
Old 01-17-2015, 10:39 AM
  #9  
tommy smith
Registered User
 
tommy smith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: brooklyn
Posts: 1,144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default If you're car is an automatic & the other guy has a 6spd-You'll be quicker !!!

Because after many years drag racing I learned that except for a VERY FEW Z owners, the other 99% drive like chit.... So don't worry
Old 01-18-2015, 10:02 PM
  #10  
yogipower
New Member
iTrader: (16)
 
yogipower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,112
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Congratulations on your purchase of a Z (: welcome to the family.

http://www.0-60specs.com/nissan-350z-0-60-times/
Old 01-19-2015, 04:11 AM
  #11  
travlee
Master
iTrader: (8)
 
travlee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 48,611
Received 9,048 Likes on 6,514 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BaddassZ
Yes, thanks. I absolutely love my Z! Also I have noticed that the 35th Aniversary Z coupe is just as slow as the 04' Roadster in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. So looks like to me before the later HR model years (06'+) 350z's were quite the mixed bag when it comes to performance and my 04' Roadster fits right in!
hr's were 07 and 08

Originally Posted by tommy smith
Because after many years drag racing I learned that except for a VERY FEW Z owners, the other 99% drive like chit.... So don't worry
nobody cares about your past .... you bring up drag racing in almost every thread you post in
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sales@czp
Suspension
54
01-17-2018 09:24 PM
jlb
Audio & Video
8
10-15-2017 05:10 AM
Jambo016
New Owners
27
09-16-2016 01:08 PM
samansharif
Brakes & Suspension
1
09-25-2015 12:31 PM



Quick Reply: Is the coupe really THAT much faster than the roadster?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:50 PM.