1/4 mile times for the 370Z
... Isnt that what motor trend and car & driver published for the 07+ VQHR?? For the longest time I thought our Zs ran 13.3 stock ??? 
11-04-2008, 05:07 AM
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Jeff, I will put that to the test my friend in a few months.
THe car will be cappable of sub 5 sec 0-60 and will run 13.0 in the quarter.
You will however have guys hitting 12.8 with alot of driving and good conditions.
THe car will be cappable of sub 5 sec 0-60 and will run 13.0 in the quarter.
You will however have guys hitting 12.8 with alot of driving and good conditions.
11-04-2008, 07:19 AM
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Ok, everyone. Just because one guy this one time with perfect track and weather conditions just happened to get a 13.1 in the quarter mile, does not mean the 350Z is a 13.1 second car in real life. Geez.
The 350Z averages mid-high 13's in the quarter mile... this is representative of the car.
Just like if this one guy this one time with perfect track and weather conditions just happens to get a 12.8 in the quarter mile in a 370Z, does not mean the "370Z does 12.8 in the quarter mile".
On average, we see the 350Z right at mid 13s (and that's being nice)... and on average we will see the 370Z right at 13 flat.
Just for the "mental" boost, I bet Nissan worked hard to get the car into the 12's... But it doesn't mean it will be a regularly tested 12 second car. Not without 340+ HP and/or DCT.
Most tests will average it right at 13 - 13.1 seconds. Look at the power. Look at the weight. Heck, if anything, the 7AT might be the best bet to get it into the 12s.
The 350Z averages mid-high 13's in the quarter mile... this is representative of the car.
Just like if this one guy this one time with perfect track and weather conditions just happens to get a 12.8 in the quarter mile in a 370Z, does not mean the "370Z does 12.8 in the quarter mile".
On average, we see the 350Z right at mid 13s (and that's being nice)... and on average we will see the 370Z right at 13 flat.
Just for the "mental" boost, I bet Nissan worked hard to get the car into the 12's... But it doesn't mean it will be a regularly tested 12 second car. Not without 340+ HP and/or DCT.
Most tests will average it right at 13 - 13.1 seconds. Look at the power. Look at the weight. Heck, if anything, the 7AT might be the best bet to get it into the 12s.
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11-04-2008, 08:36 AM
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I refuse to bench race, but will bring my speculation about the power output.
The G35 was the first to offer the 306HP engine, followed by the 06' 350Z rev-ups and the 05' anniversary editions. Now the G37 comes out first with the 3.7L engine, and is soon-to-follow on the Z34.
Is it unfair to think that stock 370Zs will make about the same power as stock G37s? It seems stock G37s are putting down about 275rwhp +/-10, so it doesn't appear practical that the new Z would put down 300rwhp and is supposed to be about 200-250# lighter than the Z33. Do the math - it will be much faster than an HR. Screw the 1320', give me the keys to one and let me take it down Laguna Seca's corkscrew.
The G35 was the first to offer the 306HP engine, followed by the 06' 350Z rev-ups and the 05' anniversary editions. Now the G37 comes out first with the 3.7L engine, and is soon-to-follow on the Z34.
Is it unfair to think that stock 370Zs will make about the same power as stock G37s? It seems stock G37s are putting down about 275rwhp +/-10, so it doesn't appear practical that the new Z would put down 300rwhp and is supposed to be about 200-250# lighter than the Z33. Do the math - it will be much faster than an HR. Screw the 1320', give me the keys to one and let me take it down Laguna Seca's corkscrew.
11-04-2008, 02:08 PM
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I refuse to bench race, but will bring my speculation about the power output.
The G35 was the first to offer the 306HP engine, followed by the 06' 350Z rev-ups and the 05' anniversary editions. Now the G37 comes out first with the 3.7L engine, and is soon-to-follow on the Z34.
Is it unfair to think that stock 370Zs will make about the same power as stock G37s? It seems stock G37s are putting down about 275rwhp +/-10, so it doesn't appear practical that the new Z would put down 300rwhp and is supposed to be about 200-250# lighter than the Z33. Do the math - it will be much faster than an HR. Screw the 1320', give me the keys to one and let me take it down Laguna Seca's corkscrew.
The G35 was the first to offer the 306HP engine, followed by the 06' 350Z rev-ups and the 05' anniversary editions. Now the G37 comes out first with the 3.7L engine, and is soon-to-follow on the Z34.
Is it unfair to think that stock 370Zs will make about the same power as stock G37s? It seems stock G37s are putting down about 275rwhp +/-10, so it doesn't appear practical that the new Z would put down 300rwhp and is supposed to be about 200-250# lighter than the Z33. Do the math - it will be much faster than an HR. Screw the 1320', give me the keys to one and let me take it down Laguna Seca's corkscrew.
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11-04-2008, 02:38 PM
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Ok, everyone. Just because one guy this one time with perfect track and weather conditions just happened to get a 13.1 in the quarter mile, does not mean the 350Z is a 13.1 second car in real life. Geez.
The 350Z averages mid-high 13's in the quarter mile... this is representative of the car.
Just like if this one guy this one time with perfect track and weather conditions just happens to get a 12.8 in the quarter mile in a 370Z, does not mean the "370Z does 12.8 in the quarter mile".
On average, we see the 350Z right at mid 13s (and that's being nice)... and on average we will see the 370Z right at 13 flat.
Just for the "mental" boost, I bet Nissan worked hard to get the car into the 12's... But it doesn't mean it will be a regularly tested 12 second car. Not without 340+ HP and/or DCT.
Most tests will average it right at 13 - 13.1 seconds. Look at the power. Look at the weight. Heck, if anything, the 7AT might be the best bet to get it into the 12s.
The 350Z averages mid-high 13's in the quarter mile... this is representative of the car.
Just like if this one guy this one time with perfect track and weather conditions just happens to get a 12.8 in the quarter mile in a 370Z, does not mean the "370Z does 12.8 in the quarter mile".
On average, we see the 350Z right at mid 13s (and that's being nice)... and on average we will see the 370Z right at 13 flat.
Just for the "mental" boost, I bet Nissan worked hard to get the car into the 12's... But it doesn't mean it will be a regularly tested 12 second car. Not without 340+ HP and/or DCT.
Most tests will average it right at 13 - 13.1 seconds. Look at the power. Look at the weight. Heck, if anything, the 7AT might be the best bet to get it into the 12s.
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11-04-2008, 09:33 PM
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Actually, a degree in aerospace engineering from an Ivy League institution, and many, many 1/4 mile runs in 800+ HP cars, which you can only dream of doing, Mr. Bolt-on.
But anyway, it's physics. Look at the weight, look at the power. Unless something else drastically changes in the equation (DCT tranny), the numbers say about 13 flat.
But anyway, it's physics. Look at the weight, look at the power. Unless something else drastically changes in the equation (DCT tranny), the numbers say about 13 flat.
11-04-2008, 10:02 PM
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If you're going to be "realistic," why not be truly realistic?
The average for HRs aren't low 13s, but mid to high 13s. With your sort of logic and given the general public's lack of experience in drag racing, the Z34 will be low to mid 13 second car. Again, the best of them will dip all the way down to 12.7 and trap as high as 110 mph, I'm guessing.
The average for HRs aren't low 13s, but mid to high 13s. With your sort of logic and given the general public's lack of experience in drag racing, the Z34 will be low to mid 13 second car. Again, the best of them will dip all the way down to 12.7 and trap as high as 110 mph, I'm guessing.
11-04-2008, 10:21 PM
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Anyway, I'm talking about how fast the 370Z will be, not how fast 370Z drivers will be. And the capabilities of the car will be around 13 flat.
11-04-2008, 11:12 PM
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What is a car without its driver? The car doesn't drive itself down the strip to get the ET. Thus, your argument of "how fast 370Z drivers" has no valid point nor sound reasoning behind it.
Also, if you have as much experience as you claim to have, then you should know that it's not just the driver which makes a run seem "perfect." Ideally, I guess we should compare 0 DA times with various drivers (for an average of all runs calculated at 0 DA) for the DE to the HR's own to the Z34's own for the best comparison.
In the end, all of these speculations are personal estimates/bench races at best. Let's all agree on the fact that the Z34 will be noticeably faster than the previous Zs stock for stock, shall we?
Also, if you have as much experience as you claim to have, then you should know that it's not just the driver which makes a run seem "perfect." Ideally, I guess we should compare 0 DA times with various drivers (for an average of all runs calculated at 0 DA) for the DE to the HR's own to the Z34's own for the best comparison.
In the end, all of these speculations are personal estimates/bench races at best. Let's all agree on the fact that the Z34 will be noticeably faster than the previous Zs stock for stock, shall we?
11-05-2008, 04:34 AM
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Actually, a degree in aerospace engineering from an Ivy League institution, and many, many 1/4 mile runs in 800+ HP cars, which you can only dream of doing, Mr. Bolt-on.
But anyway, it's physics. Look at the weight, look at the power. Unless something else drastically changes in the equation (DCT tranny), the numbers say about 13 flat.
But anyway, it's physics. Look at the weight, look at the power. Unless something else drastically changes in the equation (DCT tranny), the numbers say about 13 flat.
11-05-2008, 05:01 AM
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