2015 EB vs. 2015 370z

[GarRtr]

Apparently this hasn't been brought up. Can the EB keep up with the V6 370z now that the numbers are out

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[Nitro]

Probably not in stock trim. There is a pretty big weight difference.

 

[GarRtr]

Say EB pp/ Recaros vs base 2015 370z, I honestly haven't seen anything on the base just nizmo

 

[Swoope]

it would likely be decided by driver ability.

beers

 

[jlmoya88]

Probably not in stock trim. There is a pretty big weight difference.

What is the weight difference?

 

[Trackaholic]

I think the Z will be much faster. It is faster in a straight line, weighs 100 lbs less, and I believe will be much better handling.

According to this comparison chart from C&D, the Z hit 60 in 4.8 and the 1/4 in 13.4 @ 107. I thought the EB was more like mid 5's to 60 and high 13's in the 1/4 (similar to the 350Z).

http://media.caranddriver.com/files...tiac-solstice-gxpcoupescomparo-powertrain.pdf

was from this article:
http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...-r3-and-pontiac-solstice-gxp-comparison-tests

-T

 

[Swoope]

I think the Z will be much faster. It is faster in a straight line, weighs 100 lbs less, and I believe will be much better handling.

According to this comparison chart from C&D, the Z hit 60 in 4.8 and the 1/4 in 13.4 @ 107. I thought the EB was more like mid 5's to 60 and high 13's in the 1/4 (similar to the 350Z).

http://media.caranddriver.com/files...tiac-solstice-gxpcoupescomparo-powertrain.pdf

was from this article:
http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...-r3-and-pontiac-solstice-gxp-comparison-tests

-T

yea i agree,

but a downpipe with hi flow cat, tune, shocks, and real tires, then all the
rules change. my bet will be ~325whp and 375tq.

at least i hope so! or the R gets to the usa..

beers

 

[Trackaholic]

yea i agree,

but a downpipe with hi flow cat, tune, shocks, and real tires, then all the
rules change. my bet will be ~325whp and 375tq.

at least i hope so! or the R gets to the usa..

beers

Normally I don't like comparing a modded car to a stock car, but in this case I think you make a good point. The turbo Mustang will likely be able to gain quite a bit of power pretty easily, while the Z is probably much closer to the limit, at least in terms of easy power mods. The Mustang also has more room for improvement in terms of suspension. So, it's probably fair to say that the Mustang, while slower stock, may be able to get close with some key mods. That can be both good and bad. Of course it will be tough to hide that extra weight.

-T

 

[Grey03]

If the car and driver lightning lap is worth anything, an 11 v6 mustang ran a 3:12.5 and the 09 370z Nismo ran a 3:12.0. My guess is a EB would beat both around VIR.

 

[TexArmageddon]

Well if the Z keeps going the way it is... it will be discontinued fairly soon. They at times only sell 6000 units in a YEAR

 

[All-Or-Nothing]

If the car and driver lightning lap is worth anything, an 11 v6 mustang ran a 3:12.5 and the 09 370z Nismo ran a 3:12.0. My guess is a EB would beat both around VIR.

That V6 Mustang was bouncing on the rev limiter ror like 15 seconds of that lap also.

So how did the Mustang fare? Well, despite bouncing off the speed limiter for no less than fifteen seconds, the 2011 Mustang V6 lapped around VIR’s Grand West course in 3:12.5, matching the LL1 king, Nissan 350Z Track. There was little doubt the 2011 Mustang V6 would have stolen the crown if it wasn’t for the 114 MPH speed limiter. Remove the limiter (cheap and easily done through a 3rd party tuner) and suddenly Bob’s your uncle. Go ahead – read more directly from the editors at Car and Driver here.

http://www.rightfootdown.com/2011/2011-mustang-v6-turns-laps-quicker-any-other-tested-sub-30k-car/



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[Swoope]

funny,
my friend and part owner of just track it just did daytona in a "borrowed" mustang v6. 2014 auto, with stock tires looked to be 235 45 18..

was getting point bys from lots of hi power cars.. btw, 112 mph limited on the banks.. 2:28 lap times..

funny, track time make you faster..

beers

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