C&D: Z vs TT vs RX8 vs ShelbyGT
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Originally Posted by Resolute
The Z also had the fastest lap time among the four, but C&D ranked it third place overall- right after the Mustang. The RX-8 was placed number one due to beter materials, fit & finish, rear seat space, and driving dynamics. Whatever, the Z was the cheapest and performed the best. Exactly the kind of car I wanted- no frills and no wild amenities, just solid performnace for the track days.
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Originally Posted by Reyes5937
I would think for that $40 grand mark up on the Cobra you would kill the Z on the times.
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kinda mad about getting an 06. i havent seen any good stock 0-60 and 1/4 times for the 06.
ive seen....
03-05 doing 5.3-5.4
06 doing 5.6-5.7
07 doing 5.2-5.3
hmmmmmm.... nissan owes me mo powa!
ive seen....
03-05 doing 5.3-5.4
06 doing 5.6-5.7
07 doing 5.2-5.3
hmmmmmm.... nissan owes me mo powa!
What BS by the magazines. I remember late last year they put the '07 G35 sedan up against the new 330ci. The G35 beat the bimmer in every performance category. However, they gave the intangible awards to the the bimmer and it won the face off. BS.
Wow, that's pretty fast in the quarter. I just ran my Z for the first time at the track (I'm definitely not a very good drag racer) but after about 6 runs the fastest I could get was 14.05 at 99.87 MPH.
I have a Z (stock) and drove a Shelby GT with corsa exhaust and the mustang felt a hell of a lot quicker than my Z. IDK Whats ford claim for the stock 0-60 on the Shelby GT? I thought it was 4.6
Originally Posted by Playboy's Z
interesting stats, z ftw, but either the driver sucked or something was wrong with the rx8 those have been known to run low 14s
13.7 doesnt impress me for all the new power of the Z, the 104mph trap does. I was running 13.7 stock over 3 years ago, but at a measly 101mph. As you guys know who visit the drag forums put a driver in an 07' and low 13's are easy.
Originally Posted by Chaser720
I have a Z (stock) and drove a Shelby GT with corsa exhaust and the mustang felt a hell of a lot quicker than my Z. IDK Whats ford claim for the stock 0-60 on the Shelby GT? I thought it was 4.6
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Did they mention which Z trim model was tested. 0-60 time was not bad. I was hoping for a time of 5 flat. Oh well.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe CandDriver or MT tested a 07 g35 sedan with a matching 0-60 of 5.2. However, 1/4 mile time on it was 13.9.
I'll double check this 0-60 time because it could have been 5.3 to 60mph.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe CandDriver or MT tested a 07 g35 sedan with a matching 0-60 of 5.2. However, 1/4 mile time on it was 13.9.
I'll double check this 0-60 time because it could have been 5.3 to 60mph.
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Originally Posted by deviantZ
I guess I'm going to have to go test drive the RX-8 again to see what the hell these fools at C&D are talking about. Cause from what I remember from my test drive before, it just wasn't on par.
rear seat space? wtf? that's humurous. I dont think there even enough room back there to properly fit a baby seat.
rear seat space? wtf? that's humurous. I dont think there even enough room back there to properly fit a baby seat.
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Car and Driver has employed some of the worst drivers ever.
They can trap 104 and not break a 13.7. Pathetic for so called professionals. I'm sure a well driven Z will also run 0-60 in the high 4's.
Oh well, at least they didn't run 14's.
They can trap 104 and not break a 13.7. Pathetic for so called professionals. I'm sure a well driven Z will also run 0-60 in the high 4's.
Oh well, at least they didn't run 14's.
WOW that makes me feel so good when i see a Z go equal with a car which has been considered a supercar on that same magazine which by the way about couple months back they compared a shelby gt to a viper and a z06 corvette hahah
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Originally Posted by rgolden90
Did they mention which Z trim model was tested. 0-60 time was not bad. I was hoping for a time of 5 flat. Oh well.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe CandDriver or MT tested a 07 g35 sedan with a matching 0-60 of 5.2. However, 1/4 mile time on it was 13.9.
I'll double check this 0-60 time because it could have been 5.3 to 60mph.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe CandDriver or MT tested a 07 g35 sedan with a matching 0-60 of 5.2. However, 1/4 mile time on it was 13.9.
I'll double check this 0-60 time because it could have been 5.3 to 60mph.
The G has true duel exhause and ram air. Dunno how much ramn air helps in these situaitons but it has it.
