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07-27-2002, 09:08 AM
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i don't have a scanner, sorry. It's this months September issue of Motor Trend, i bought it on the News Stands. The cover has a silver tone 350Z, the article praises the engines torque and interior. They love the engines torque.
"Sound matters: The Z speaks in a throart basitone in the 1000-3500-rpm window, and there's also some grain and grt to its intake phonics from 3500 on up. it fits.
" The sounds of the Z's engine add some entertainment. Nissan engineers benchmarked the Maserati 3200GT and Ferrari 360 Modena v-8's."
Test Data-
0-30 mph----2.11
0-40 mph----3.17
0-50 mph----4.23
0-60 mph----5.49
0-70 mph----7.12
0-80 mph----8.90
0-90 mph----11.10
o-100 mph---13.58
0-100-0 mph---18.05
1/4 mile---------13.95@102.25
braking----------115
braking,100-0---324
600-ft slalon----67.8
top gear-----2500 rpm
turningcircle---35.3
MPG------20/26
Whats hot- Razor sharp performance/handling
- Great Value for he dollar
- in your face styling
What not- High belt line feels a little confining
- Limited luggage space
- in your face styling
"Sound matters: The Z speaks in a throart basitone in the 1000-3500-rpm window, and there's also some grain and grt to its intake phonics from 3500 on up. it fits.
" The sounds of the Z's engine add some entertainment. Nissan engineers benchmarked the Maserati 3200GT and Ferrari 360 Modena v-8's."
Test Data-
0-30 mph----2.11
0-40 mph----3.17
0-50 mph----4.23
0-60 mph----5.49
0-70 mph----7.12
0-80 mph----8.90
0-90 mph----11.10
o-100 mph---13.58
0-100-0 mph---18.05
1/4 mile---------13.95@102.25
braking----------115
braking,100-0---324
600-ft slalon----67.8
top gear-----2500 rpm
turningcircle---35.3
MPG------20/26
Whats hot- Razor sharp performance/handling
- Great Value for he dollar
- in your face styling
What not- High belt line feels a little confining
- Limited luggage space
- in your face styling
07-27-2002, 09:25 AM
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'' the Z's 3.5LVGS35DE -6 is hugely oversquare, with larger pistons than in the Q45's 4.5L V-8"
"This is a candle that lights cleanly and strongly. There is a generous helping of torque down low, up high, everywhere you look for it. Second-gear starts from rest are no problem, and you can chug around 20-mph residential corners comfortabely in third with no bucks or sags. No waiting for turbos to spool or the engine to come on the cam; it's already on it. Nissan deliberately tuned the electronic throttle for linear response, so don't wait for an explosive power surge. The Z's V-6 uncoils in a turbine smooth wave of accelaration."
"This is a candle that lights cleanly and strongly. There is a generous helping of torque down low, up high, everywhere you look for it. Second-gear starts from rest are no problem, and you can chug around 20-mph residential corners comfortabely in third with no bucks or sags. No waiting for turbos to spool or the engine to come on the cam; it's already on it. Nissan deliberately tuned the electronic throttle for linear response, so don't wait for an explosive power surge. The Z's V-6 uncoils in a turbine smooth wave of accelaration."
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07-27-2002, 09:41 AM
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Looks like the entire difference in the two tests comes down to shifting. C&D got an identical 0-80 time of 8.9 seconds. There is only one more shift to be made after that in finishing the 1/4 mile going into 3rd at around 88mph. MT comes up with a 1/4 mile time .15 sec better than C&D at 1.25mph faster.
07-27-2002, 10:10 AM
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good call Raceboy. Two tests this similar leave me to believe that these are in fact the "final numbers." Now when all the majors have their reviews out, we can do an average time and see what the truth is. Remember the RSX has times ranging from 6.2 to 7.1(I believe) 0-60. That is quite a difference, as are most car reviews. What we do know for sure, is that it will be fast enough for us to get into trouble!!! low 5 0-60, high 13 1/4....sounds good to me!
07-27-2002, 11:00 AM
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Nope, actually, they were both the type-s. One was motor trend and the other was road and track. I think. the base tests somewhere in the high 7 to low 8 sec range depending on stick or auto. I was just showing an example of the very skewed numbers car mags come out with.If I remember correctly Road and Track had the old 300ZX TT at 6.6 0-60. While most other mags had it in the high fives? Even if you narrow the gap and make it 5.9 versus 6.3, .4 sec. 0-60 is pretty substantial if you ask me. what does that normally equate to in a 1/4 mile?
07-27-2002, 11:08 AM
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I am happy with the numbers. Straight line it'll beat anything in its price range but an f-body, and those only have about a month left of production. Throw in the killer looks and superb handling, and we have a nice sports car.
13.9 on street tires is movin' in the quarter.
13.9 on street tires is movin' in the quarter.
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don't quote me on those numbers. i believe they are about right though. try clubrsx.com you can find out anything you want from there. i thought my type-s was going to be faster than it ended up being, cant wait for a true high 13 sec car!
07-27-2002, 04:06 PM
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What is even more important is the trap speed. 102+ is great! That is mid-13 second potential right there! The slalom and braking specs look great too! I'm sure we'll be seeing 13.5's or quicker out of the Z once people start taking them to tracks and putting some miles on them. I hope I have my Motor Trend in the mail when I get home, I can't wait to read it!
07-27-2002, 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by rob
There is a generous helping of torque down low, up high, everywhere you look for it. Second-gear starts from rest are no problem, and you can chug around 20-mph residential corners comfortabely in third with no bucks or sags. No waiting for turbos to spool or the engine to come on the cam; it's already on it. Nissan deliberately tuned the electronic throttle for linear response, so don't wait for an explosive power surge. The Z's V-6 uncoils in a turbine smooth wave of accelaration."
There is a generous helping of torque down low, up high, everywhere you look for it. Second-gear starts from rest are no problem, and you can chug around 20-mph residential corners comfortabely in third with no bucks or sags. No waiting for turbos to spool or the engine to come on the cam; it's already on it. Nissan deliberately tuned the electronic throttle for linear response, so don't wait for an explosive power surge. The Z's V-6 uncoils in a turbine smooth wave of accelaration."
This is a great quote. Not only do you not get this with the WRX or S2000 but even the M3 does not like to chug around at 20 in 3rd. This is a perfect example of displacement at work.
I have been a big supporter of the S2000 after my test drive, but the torque of the Z is nearly twice that of the S2000 and the torque peak of the S2000 is 153 lb ft @7500 rpm. The Z has like 240 lb ft from 2400 rpm all the way to redline.
I don't like to start in 2nd gear, but that shows nice strong power. Sometimes I like to shift from 1-3 if I'm feeling lazy and this should be no problem at all.
Good 1/4 mile time. It actually shows me that the 350Z is very easy to drive consistantly well. Cars that have these wide range of reported times may be hard to get a good launch with. The 350Z with it's abundant torque makes it easy to launch smoothly.
07-27-2002, 05:28 PM
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It sounds like, with the torque curve this car will be very forgiving , great for beginners just learning manuals. Not that it would be fair for someone to start driving in this beast.
But my real question is ... when does this issue hit the stands?
But my real question is ... when does this issue hit the stands?
07-27-2002, 05:34 PM
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The reviews keep flowing in... awesome 
Just based off those preliminary thoughts by Motor Trend I still think the Car Magazine review was much better... but it does sound solid for an American Press article
I too am happy about the quarter mile - 13.9 is much nicer then the previously tested 1/4.
Just based off those preliminary thoughts by Motor Trend I still think the Car Magazine review was much better... but it does sound solid for an American Press article I too am happy about the quarter mile - 13.9 is much nicer then the previously tested 1/4.