Edmunds 370Z Review
11-25-2008, 01:59 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Caliii
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Edmunds 370Z Review
"A world-class sports car for the price of a Mitsubishi Evo or Subaru WRX STI."
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Summary:
- Weighs 95 pounds less than 2008 350Z
- 0-60mph in 5.1s and 1/4 mile in 13.4s
- Skid pad = 0.97g
- Handles similarly to the NISMO 350Z
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Summary:
- Weighs 95 pounds less than 2008 350Z
- 0-60mph in 5.1s and 1/4 mile in 13.4s
- Skid pad = 0.97g
- Handles similarly to the NISMO 350Z
Last edited by Z053; 11-25-2008 at 02:16 PM. Reason: more details
11-25-2008, 02:08 PM
#3
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There's so much tire grip that the engine almost bogs at the starting line, yet 60 mph comes up in just 5.1 seconds (4.9 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip). The new Z-car is no featherweight, as this test car's 3,359 pounds prove, but it does serious business, as the quarter-mile comes up in 13.4 seconds at 104.8 mph. It also comes to a stop from 60 mph in only 101 feet.
11-25-2008, 02:16 PM
#4
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SF South Bay area
Posts: 1,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Don't forget the skidpad of .97g. I think the 350 was .91. That is a MASSIVE improvement, even without considering how compliant they say the suspension is.
The 350 can reach those levels of grip with some suspension mods, but you might knock your fillings out on a bumpy road.
The 350 can reach those levels of grip with some suspension mods, but you might knock your fillings out on a bumpy road.
11-25-2008, 02:33 PM
#6
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SF South Bay area
Posts: 1,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was really hoping for a 4.8 0-60 and high 12's in the 1/4 mile, but I think it'll be a ton of fun for $30k! With better drivers, we'll see better times.
Trending Topics
11-25-2008, 02:35 PM
#8
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: soCal
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Brutal review, NOT what I was expecting. Decent numbers, but compared to thier test of the 08 nismo 350, it performs nearly the same. Not even a 70mph slalom, these handling figures are nearly identical to 10+ year old cars of the 300zx, rx-7 and the supra. The 370z was supposed to handle on rails, atleast that was what it appeard their goal was. Mediocre at best compared to the competition.
11-25-2008, 02:49 PM
#11
Good article, and the performance is decent. I've never experienced a Z with an HR motor, so I don't know what that is like. Hopefully the step from my '03 to this new one is a good upgrade in terms of more engine response throughout the rev range. Think it's quicker?
11-25-2008, 02:54 PM
#12
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Ajax, On
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Brutal review, NOT what I was expecting. Decent numbers, but compared to thier test of the 08 nismo 350, it performs nearly the same. Not even a 70mph slalom, these handling figures are nearly identical to 10+ year old cars of the 300zx, rx-7 and the supra. The 370z was supposed to handle on rails, atleast that was what it appeard their goal was. Mediocre at best compared to the competition.
11-25-2008, 03:11 PM
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Dallas,Tx Area
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
No need to worry all you 0-60 and 1/4 mile guys, once C/D or M/T test it those numbers will drop a couple tenths either it be the auto or 6 spd.......Edmunds is almost always a few/couple tenths slower!
11-25-2008, 03:25 PM
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You beat me to it. Edmunds numbers are ALWAYS higher. They stated the 135i did 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. That is very high as that car can do it in 4.7 seconds. Wait for real drivers to test it out.....
11-25-2008, 03:27 PM
#16
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: san francisco, california
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is that a psychological number? I mean, would it make a huge difference if it were something like 4.7 or 4.8 seconds? Especially when hardly no one guns their car from a dead stop to 60 mph, ever. I think it is more important the chassis has been tightened up, it corners well, and braking is improved, that is what makes a car fun to drive.
11-25-2008, 03:33 PM
#18
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
"A world-class sports car for the price of a Mitsubishi Evo or Subaru WRX STI."
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Summary:
- Weighs 95 pounds less than 2008 350Z
- 0-60mph in 5.1s and 1/4 mile in 13.4s
- Skid pad = 0.97g
- Handles similarly to the NISMO 350Z
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Summary:
- Weighs 95 pounds less than 2008 350Z
- 0-60mph in 5.1s and 1/4 mile in 13.4s
- Skid pad = 0.97g
- Handles similarly to the NISMO 350Z
11-25-2008, 03:45 PM
#20
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: .
Posts: 2,071
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
LOL @ all the bench racers who fail to comprehend such numbers.
As far as the 3350 lbs, ofcourse its going to weight more than the manufacture stated weight since it will have more variables added to it (more fluids, other misc things). People just fail to understand how to use manufacture stated weight as opposed to the numbers that come out of an independent test. As you can see from their tests, it still weighs 95 lbs LESS than the 08's.
As far as the 3350 lbs, ofcourse its going to weight more than the manufacture stated weight since it will have more variables added to it (more fluids, other misc things). People just fail to understand how to use manufacture stated weight as opposed to the numbers that come out of an independent test. As you can see from their tests, it still weighs 95 lbs LESS than the 08's.