g35 also costs more then the Z so i dont see a problem with the same hp.

anyone know what the m35 is getting?

 

I agree with ihatethat...They don't necesarily need higher hp bc they can make it a raw machine and that will do. Like the R Type cars in the Honda/Acura line up. They change some stuff in the engine to rev higher but most of it is brakes, handling and weight reduction.

 

Power-to-weight ratio is what matters. To exaggerate, would you complain that the Corvette has the same power as the CTS-V? The E46 M3 also has about the same power as a 745i. The lighter "sports car" would outperform the heavier luxury car w/ the same power. The Z just needs a diet. 300HP moving 3000 lb. would be sweet.

 

I'm getting close to that figure with my setup. Shed 32 lbs for forged rims, shed 45 pounds of spare plus tools, shed about 23 lbs for Odyssey battery, shed more pounds with the Aluminum Brembos. Sotck brakes are iron and are extremely heavy, specially the fronts. I'll put about 20lbs here.

32+45+23+23=123

3188 curb weight - 123 lbs weight reduction = 3065 lbs

My car stays toe to toe with a friend that has Base model w/ Axis 19", AEM intake and and chipped ECU and pulls a Performance model with a popcharger.
My motor is completely OEM. The performance model guy drove my car and said the difference is quite noticable. He said the car brakes better too.

 

"350Z Coupe and 350Z Roadster

The 2007 Nissan 350Z is scheduled to go on sale in January 2007. The changes for the new model year will include new exterior colors, a new gray colored convertible top (Roadster models), Active Head Restraints and performance enhancements including a new VQ35HR engine.

The 2007 350Z will again be available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models –four for the Coupe, including a Grand Touring model, and three for the Roadster (including the Grand Touring automatic transmission version).

More information on the 2007 Nissan 350Z will be available at a later date."

This comes directly from http://www.nissannews.com/ The Z will get the same engine as the G. However, I have seen other postings supposedly from Nissan saying that the base model will be dropped.

 

+1000

Weight reduction impacts handling - braking - acceleration for example...

StreetRacer decreased weight to 3065lbs and most of that can be achieved with less than $1000 and your own labor. Now add up improved brake kit, suspension, and power-adder to achieve the same power-to-weight with the 3200lb 350Z. Much greater investment.

 

In the Z, I think's it's roughly for every 6-8 lbs lost equals 1 HP gained (to add to the 11.5 ratio) , so SR basically gained 20 HP. And that ratio goes up for each pound lost.

 

What are the major differences of the exterior and interior of the 350Z between the 2006 and 2007 models? How will the 2007 350Z look different?

 

Word has it that the interior of the 2007 Z's are all made of aluminum and the seats are made of alligator skin, snake/cobra skin on the track models. The exterior is all carbon fiber. Can't wait.. I have my name on the list already..

 

Anyone have any useful information

 

thanks hybrid90! I also heard the same rumors! I also heard that all bolts are going to be gold plated!!! Can't wait to trade in my current '03 for the new '07!

 

diet losing 20 lbs= 3 hp = free
diet losing 40 lbs= 6 hp = free
Better deal buck for buck then a pop charger.

 

dont forget the 6 spoke spinners on the touring edition!

 

Seriously though it's late August, should'nt there be something out there yet?

 

I heard that the suspension is designed to eliminate front tire feathering. One drawback is that the rear tires now feather.

 

The '07s come stock with your choice of green, red, or purple neons in the interior and the extrerior. Very nice.

I have a source in NISSAN and he tells me that they are planning on releasing a SUPER-GT version of hte '07 in late February. The engine is replaced with an F-16 jet engine.

Oh, the '07s also give you a ******* while you drive. Yeah.

 

I was just reading the new Motor Trend about the 07 G35. It said that they have a 3.69:1 final drive for both the 5AT and 6MT models. I wonder how that will translate to the 07 Z.

Thoughts?

 

and turbo lag

 

You lost me there. Elaborate please!