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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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First Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z
Putting the Sting Back in the Z -- 0 to 60 In 4.7 sec. and the Quarter Mile in 13.3 sec. at 105.7 MPH
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...test/index.html



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.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...photopanel..1.*
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Wow, sounds like a winner!!! I wonder what it would have done with a 350lbs diet. I can't wait to see one in person. I hope it handles better than it accelerates.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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still ugly, lol.

seriously though, honda should take notice and realize they need to update (read: MORE POWER!) thier roadster.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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If Edmunds got those times, then other rags and owners will get much faster times. Edmunds has always been one of the slowest, along with AutoWeek.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Yellow_S,Nov 25 2008, 04:02 PM
If Edmunds got those times, then other rags and owners will get much faster times. Edmunds has always been one of the slowest, along with AutoWeek.
Yep. Thats the scary part. I can see the Z hitting the beloved 12sec 1/4mi times without much difficulty.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Doesn't look ugly to me. Nissan definitely stepped up.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Think the engine is underrated?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Onehots2k,Nov 25 2008, 04:03 PM
Yep. Thats the scary part. I can see the Z hitting the beloved 12sec 1/4mi times without much difficulty.
Yep. Some owners of the current Z have already hit low 13s bone stock. This new Z should be faster than the current one. High 12s is a definite possibility. But hopefully, it'll be fun to drive as well.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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It just keeps getting better and better, I love it!!!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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pretty impressive. now it only needs some facelift and it's good to go!
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