The girlfriends 350Z is turning just under 3000 RPM at 75 mph. This seems very high, since my car's motor turns about half that fast at 75. What rpm should a 350Z be turning at 75?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

What trans? My 6mt is around 3k at 80mph.

 

She has an automatic transmission. I don’t know which variant, though.

 

you didnt say what car you have, heck my car at 80 mph runs about 1750 rpm

depends on gearing and the car

 

Valid point, I kinda thought they both had Zs and that's why the question came up?

 

In the first line I said it was a 350z. I see now that I omitted to mention it Is a 2004 350z.

 

you just mentioned the girlfriends car, you never mentioned yours..... cant compare if we dont know what you drive

 

In the case of the AT 350Z- it is a 5 speed with a 3.3 final drive, so yes what you describe is normal for that car and that decade. Most current ATs have 8/9+ gearing or CVT so yes, a lot has changed in 17 years.

 

My 6 speed Z is about 3k at 80.