Willow Springs road course 11GT vs 370z
05-15-2010, 11:19 PM
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Willow Springs road course 11GT vs 370z
05-16-2010, 01:53 AM
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I don't get it, the Nissan did better, how is the Ford showing it how's it done? However, still awesome for the Pony car to keep up with the 370 the close in the handling department. Props to Ford on this amazing car. Hopefully Chevy will get the next gen Camaro right.
EDIT: I just realized I got the numbers backwards, the Mustang actually did better than the 370Z. That's a super win in my books.
EDIT: I just realized I got the numbers backwards, the Mustang actually did better than the 370Z. That's a super win in my books.
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05-16-2010, 02:25 AM
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What did the 370z do better?
On the track with the first tires they had on the GT 011 it went 1:26.96. On the second set of tires it went 125.89
The 370z did 127.34 on the first set of tires, same tire as the GT. On the second set of tires it went 126.57.
How did the Nissan do a better job?
On the track with the first tires they had on the GT 011 it went 1:26.96. On the second set of tires it went 125.89
The 370z did 127.34 on the first set of tires, same tire as the GT. On the second set of tires it went 126.57.
How did the Nissan do a better job?
05-16-2010, 11:06 AM
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I guess it depends on how you look at it. Listening to the driver's impressions and looking at the track times it seems the 370z handles better while the GT made up for that deficit and more with power.
I'd still declare the GT the overall winner but again if handling is your only concern then the 370z sounds like it could be the 'better' car.
I'd still declare the GT the overall winner but again if handling is your only concern then the 370z sounds like it could be the 'better' car.
05-16-2010, 04:53 PM
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I'm just saying it seems the 370z out handles the Mustang GT and if handling is your thing then it may be the 'better' car. There are definitely some people that value handling over power... the crowd that would rather drive a light weight Miata with tricked out suspension than drive a 500 horsepower LS1 Camaro.
05-16-2010, 07:01 PM
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Well he mentioned the Z's shorter wheelbase as contributing to it's willingness to turn in.
As long as we are talking 370Z's though there was an interesting article in Car and Driver about how they had put a Nismo into the wall and were trying to investigate the brakes. The stock brake pads are not very good and the think the brakes might suffer from a lack of cooling that will limit the on-track performance somewhat.
As long as we are talking 370Z's though there was an interesting article in Car and Driver about how they had put a Nismo into the wall and were trying to investigate the brakes. The stock brake pads are not very good and the think the brakes might suffer from a lack of cooling that will limit the on-track performance somewhat.
05-17-2010, 05:34 PM
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If anyone is interested...
Battle of the Sixes: Ford Mustang V6 takes on Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and Nissan 370Z
1st: 370Z
2nd: Genesis
3rd: Mustang
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/17/b...oupe-and-370z/
Battle of the Sixes: Ford Mustang V6 takes on Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and Nissan 370Z
1st: 370Z
2nd: Genesis
3rd: Mustang
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/17/b...oupe-and-370z/
05-17-2010, 05:43 PM
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This is what they had to say about the Stang...
V6 vs V6 vs V6.
And why not post any actual observable numbers?
Well, the armchair enthusiasts like times and don't care about the drive.
While actual buyers care a lot about the driving and don't care as much about ultimate numbers.
The Ford, however, surprised us with its fondness for corners and ability to keep up with both the Z and Hyundai over some severely twisted tarmac. In the same situation, a 2010 Mustang V6 would have rolled over and died. Harley was actually reluctant to drive the 2011 version, fearing he'd meet a similar fate, however, "Its flat cornering attitude had me running hard after just a few corners." The Mustang felt planted and the car's limits were surprisingly high, especially considering its size and history. However, when you did cross the Mustang's threshold, those same limits came up quickly. The other two cars were much more forgiving. Harley said, "Even though it was optioned with the so called 'Performance Package,' the Mustang wallowed too much – it still needs firmer shocks." We all felt the Mustang's bulk on the tight, constantly narrowing back road. While never a serious problem, the Ford's mass made for the sloppiest lines.
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Why pit the v6 stang against the 370z?
Originally Posted by Sax1031
And why not post any actual observable numbers?
While actual buyers care a lot about the driving and don't care as much about ultimate numbers.
05-17-2010, 06:10 PM
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