Well, the car is here.

So here are the questions.
-Who will be the first major publication to review the Z?
-What are your guesses for performance figures. Top Speed, 1/4mile, braking, laptimes etc?

I know 1/4 mile performance isnt what the Z is made for, but im going to guess consistent 13.0ish at 107mph.

What do you guys think?

 

I'm going to say the 370Z will match the new Cayman S in 0-60 at 5.0 seconds.

zed-er

 

I bet mags will only pull 13.2-13.3. People may get faster on their own but I bet we won't see anything faster in publication.

 

Except for Car & Driver.

They're notorious for thrashing cars and getting better times than those posted by manufacturers.

I don't personally feel the need to thrash my car for the sake of bench racing bragging rights. As long as it stays reliable and fun, I only care about how it feels to drive the car. I don't really care if another car is a little faster.

 

4.9 seonds 0-60

 

1/4 mile from 13.06 to 13.15

 

8 parsec car.

I am callin' it.




:P

 

It HAS to be sub 5 second to 60. 4.7-4.9. 1/4 in 12.95-13.09 at 107-110mph.

 

Considering the weight and comparison to the 09 g37 sedan with 13.5 1/4 with a 5.0 0-60, I'm thinking the 370z should be able to dip under 5 sec 0-60 and get around 12.9-13.0 1/4.

 

Yes. It HAS to. It's a moral imperative...

 

How fast would it make the Kessel Run?

 

I"m looking at the G37 times and that sucker has hit 60 in 5 flat in the past. So if the 370Z doesnt Id consider it a huge step backwards.

 

I am estimating 4.9 seconds 0 to 60 for a base 6-speed manual (mfg conservative spec is probably 5 sec), and approximately 13 sec @ 110mph for 1/4 mile.

 

highflynkilla,

well that depends on imperial patrol in the region...

 

Given the LB per HP, I doubt that we will see the 370 get below 13 in the 1/4. Given that the Vette at 3200LB and 436 HP is mid 12's, I don't think it is realistic to see the 370 in the 12's. Maybe run with the Cayman at 3100 LB with 320 hp in the 1/4.

 

its gotta beat the G37 or whats the point...

 

how do you guys think it will compare to a 135i? I seen 0-60 of 4.7 sec and low 13 quarter mile times. Not trying to bench race or anything, just wondering what people think.

 

I think it will be possible to put this car in the 12's in stock form..

I know i will try

Todd

 

Who cares, the car is FN hot!

 

http://www.dragtimes.com/BMW--135i-Drag-Racing.html

I think the 370z can beat the 135i 1/4 mi time