skaterbasist

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Exactly.

Anyone who used logic rather than fantacizing should have expected these results, which are more than fine. You get better handling, faster acceleration, more gadgets, for almost the same price. Why are people whining?

bboypuertoroc

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I guarantee that the numbers will improve. I put money on the 370 running 12's and trapping 108-110. Remember, mag times NEVER compare to what we run at the track.

Sea Bass

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Motor Trend is the Super Street of mainstream automotive magazines. I.e., by retards, for retards. I wouldn't trust anything they print.

Not saying the new Z won't run those times, but I'll wait until a more reliable source prints its results.

Praz

4.7 makes sense. i ran a 5.2 or so in my 06 rev up/stick.

trebien

+2

The only thing to possibly whine about is that Nissan hinted at 200+ pound lighter weight, and it didn't materialize.

aznguy370z

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I don't think nissan officially said anything. It was hinted to a marketing group that the 370z would weigh 200 lbs less. Nissan did reduce the weight by about 200 lbs but because of the added features the 370z ends up weighing about 100 lbs less than a 08 z.

aznguy370z

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I always knew at the end the 370z would be a lighter g37. I expected around 13.3 1/4 mile from reviewers. I was hoping for more but i'm not disappointed.

trebien

No official weight specs were ever given, of course... but there were several instances of Nissan engineers and reps hinting at around 200 pound lighter curb weight... not just magazine bozos (screw them), but actual Nissan employees. That's where the disappointment lies... because Nissan failed to deliver on those "hints", and over-hyped the weight savings.

Granted, they did a great job... lopping off 225 pounds from the 350Z chassis... but safety measures, interior improvements and a 42 pound heavier VQ37 put a lot of it back.

I understand WHY they failed to deliver... in fact I always said I couldn't see how it would be 200 pounds lighter, when almost everyone else was championing those 3000-3100 pound curb weights and mid-12 quarter mile runs... you know who you are.

zman1910

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In a world where >3500lb sports cars are becoming the norm... the Z to be a lightweight. And with all the major upgrades I consider this a remarkable achievement even if it does weigh the same as a Nismo 350.

I wish we could have reviews of the base model to see if the sport package is worth the extra dough. I'd rather have the 18's as snow tires since I'll more than likely be upgrading my rims to begin with. Brakes should be sufficient as well since I'll never track the vehicle. VLSD would be nice but not necessary.

highflyinkilla

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Weighing 12lbs more than a 07 Nismo does not equate to 100lbs less.

trebien

Not compared to a 2975 pound Cayman S, the car Nissan said they were targeting.

Since you mentioned snow wheels, the VLSD might actually be nice to have.

black06z

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The 4.7 0-60 isn't surprising at all. I knew this was realistic comparing to the 5.0 g37 sedan 0-60. How did they only manage to get a 13.3 1/4? I have a feeling that the 7AT will do better than this.

SnakeBitten

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Remember mags were getting 14's from the Z with a few hitting 13's when it first came out...Owners were getting better times at dedicated 1/4 tracks out of there 350z's..So dont worry. the 13.3 is actually promising if you think about it...Owners and maybe a few mags will get at the very least a 13 flat imho as more testing is done.

bigdog1250

That's what I'm talking about! This article plus the edmunds sexy video and pics made me poop all over myself.

Oh goodness, Nissan Delivered baby!

This is the least amount of money I've spent on sex...

yacoub35

Not really, actually. As someone who's followed the news of this car since it was first rumored and then announced, the 200lb weight improvement has been probably THE number one expected change. It seems in fact it is more that the fanboys are starting to pull into a defensive circle around the 370Z because it is clearly NOT living up to that weight improvement and in fact is slightly HEAVIER than the 350Z, making it MORE THAN 200lbs off from the anticipated/projected weight savings and thus worthy of some ribbing.

Also I forgot my account name for my account here that I used from 2003-2007 and just as I'm finishing writing this post I remembered what it was, lol. Getting old...

4DRSpeed

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It did in fact live up to that weight improvement. Yes on paper after everything is bolted on etc it weighs about the same or slightly more than the current Z. But with bigger brakes, wheels, and the motor weighing more, to keep the weight around what the 350s is is quite an achievement. I still don't get why you guys are crying about it.

And its funny that a lot of you were fantasizing that it would weigh around 3100 lbs and have around 350HP. First off Nissan never really makes light-weight cars weight is a Mazda thing. Just look at the GTR, so to think the new Z was going to come in at 3100lbs was dreaming, Nissan isn't known for lightweight. And as the generations go on or a new model comes up the car usually grows about 200-300lbs. So for Nissan to actually think about weight a little bit this time around and keep it about the same as the current car is an achievement.

For those hoping for 350HP was another dream. Nissan always come out rather soft on the power end of things in the first couple years. While I think they do put more focus on the motor (power/tq) end of things they always seem to put it just around the competition instead of giving a bit more so the competition has to catch up. My thinking is though 2-3 years in both the Z/G will get a healthy dose of a power upgrade. Cause I expect possibly BMW to turn up the wick on the 335 since the Z is now treading on its toes.

DIGItonium

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Not quite. Take a look at the VQ38HR

I already figured ~330HP was expected at launch. After owning my '03 since predelivery I'm eager to see what gains I get from the 370Z.

4DRSpeed

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I meant in the first year or two of production. Especially at introduction of the 370, it would definitely not get 350. I do think 350-370 will come in a few years when they do a face lift etc.

Where's a link to this VQ38? Any google search just brings up speculation of what motor the GTR was getting before it was released. It ended up being a VR not a VQ.

kacz07

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If the car outperforms the Nismo for less money, what are you complaining about?

I'll bet that this engine mods very well. Also, the air splitters will probably be removable for a long tube CAI which will prob give it 10-12whp.

supergoji

the car chassis itself weighs 200lbs less.
all the new regulations and saftey equipment and goodies and bracing and the big 19's and the big rotors and the bigger displacement engine add alot of weight back.

like i said in a couple of other threads, get some two piece rotors all the way around,
get some lightweight 19's or 18's if you want to save a few more lbs all around. although i doubt your going to find 19's even 2 lbs lighter than stock. an aftermarket exhaust will take out at least 30lbs if you replace the entire thing, bucket seats will take off at least 30lbs each, lightweight battery will take out at least 25lbs, taking out the spare and sub will shave off 45lbs +.

you can get your weight savings back it's just gonna cost you .

and btw i just watched the edmunds video and it sounds SICK. i can just imagine the sound with headers, Test pipes and a Apexi N1 behind it.