Why are 350z so heavy?
Originally Posted by b.d.racing
I think my 06 touring weighs in at 3915lbs. Thats f-ing heavy
I seriously doubt the car gained 500lb in a year...
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Originally Posted by Ztalker
the corvette z06 has a curb weight of 3147 pounds...a Z with a stripped down skeleton interiors like the lotus elise shouldn't weight more than 2900lbs.
The lotus is more like 2000lbs... WAY differnt class as a matter a fact when it comes to weight it is pretty much in a class of it's own. But that takes carbon fiber body parts, no interrior, ect ect....
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Power door locks/wondows, steel unibody, leather, BOSE, extensive plastic, sound deadening, lack of alternative materials.
In order for the Z to be price competitive, NISSAN uses tratitional materials through out the shell and support equipment.
It's funny you should ask this, cause the Z06, while dimensionaly a larger car, uses fiberglass for body panels, balsa wood and carbon fiber for the floor pans, aluminum for the majority of the frame structure, and a host of other bits, including some magnesium here and there, thus the 3100lb scale and $70K price tag, not to mention the $12K engine.
I say if NISSAN used Chevy's material list for the Z, we would be driving a $50K-60K Z that weighed 2800lbs or less; taking us from a 11lbs to 1hp ratio to a 9lb to 1 hp ratio. WOW!
In order for the Z to be price competitive, NISSAN uses tratitional materials through out the shell and support equipment.
It's funny you should ask this, cause the Z06, while dimensionaly a larger car, uses fiberglass for body panels, balsa wood and carbon fiber for the floor pans, aluminum for the majority of the frame structure, and a host of other bits, including some magnesium here and there, thus the 3100lb scale and $70K price tag, not to mention the $12K engine.
I say if NISSAN used Chevy's material list for the Z, we would be driving a $50K-60K Z that weighed 2800lbs or less; taking us from a 11lbs to 1hp ratio to a 9lb to 1 hp ratio. WOW!
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Originally Posted by 350z owns
I still cant get over the fact of why the 350z is so heavy, especially the 06 . I can understand that it will be a bit heavier because of the larger displacement engine but for its size most people would expect it to be lighter. Im surprised Nissan didnt try putting it on a diet instead of increasing its hp. Although this may not be a good comparison but in contrast to the 350z the S2000 is more than 500lbs lighter. Although its only a 4cyl its still just as quick as the 350z. What makes the 350z so heavy anyways. I mean its only a sports coupe, not a 4 banger family sedan. Alright my rant is over....
Although it may be a heavy car I still wouldnt buy anything else....
Although it may be a heavy car I still wouldnt buy anything else....
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Just curious as to what is considered heavy to you guys. A 300+HP car that weighs less than 3400lbs. Its in a mans category of car unlike the S2000 more boy racerish IMO so you can't compare. The new skyline must be considered a boat to you guys, AWD usually adds at least 300lbs. Add some lightweight racing wheels and a carbon fiber hood, take out your spare with a 1/4 tank of gas and you should be headed into skinny minny territory.
Originally Posted by Ztalker
the corvette z06 has a curb weight of 3147 pounds...a Z with a stripped down skeleton interiors like the lotus elise shouldn't weight more than 2900lbs.
But if you dont mind removing that stuff... my Z's are have gotten pretty light... I will have accurate numbers next month, but my SR Z (hardtop) is around 24-2450lbs. And my Titan Z (roadster) is around 2700lbs.
Originally Posted by Topics II
They can get pretty light. The Z's are also a pretty luxurious car to begin with. But if you remove most of the "heavy" items you start to lose half of the things you paid for.
But if you dont mind removing that stuff... my Z's are have gotten pretty light... I will have accurate numbers next month, but my SR Z (hardtop) is around 24-2450lbs. And my Titan Z (roadster) is around 2700lbs.
But if you dont mind removing that stuff... my Z's are have gotten pretty light... I will have accurate numbers next month, but my SR Z (hardtop) is around 24-2450lbs. And my Titan Z (roadster) is around 2700lbs.
Originally Posted by Topics II
They can get pretty light. The Z's are also a pretty luxurious car to begin with. But if you remove most of the "heavy" items you start to lose half of the things you paid for.
But if you dont mind removing that stuff... my Z's are have gotten pretty light... I will have accurate numbers next month, but my SR Z (hardtop) is around 24-2450lbs. And my Titan Z (roadster) is around 2700lbs.
But if you dont mind removing that stuff... my Z's are have gotten pretty light... I will have accurate numbers next month, but my SR Z (hardtop) is around 24-2450lbs. And my Titan Z (roadster) is around 2700lbs.
What??? A 350z getting that light??? How??? I thought 2900 was the lightest.
Originally Posted by Tubbs
What??? A 350z getting that light??? How??? I thought 2900 was the lightest.
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