lilpuu1

Well, now the Nissan is coming out for the competition,they say it is as fast as the coupe. 0-60 in the high 4's
Any comments on who is faster?

LostAngel

Umm...the 370z is:
32xx lbs
332hp
270 lb-ft torque

Corvette:
3217
430hp
424 lb-ft torque

Silver05GTO

Yeah no vette should be worried about the 370Z, they are mid-low 13 sec cars on the average. They will handle well though. Any C6 w/Z51 should still outperform one on the twistys.

0corvette pilot

great car, but no competition. no replacement for displacement!

c6 batmobile

The vette wins hands down. There arent many factory cars you can purchase for under 100k that can even come close.

lilpuu1

Car & Driver wrote the 370Z show take the Porche Turbo around the corners. I could not find the time spec on the Z. The Z06 would be the turbos match.
That's pretty good for $29K base car.

Mr Guns

I serously doubt that there even doing 0-60 in the fours. I own a 350Z (300hp model), and it's not comparable to the vette. I haven't driven the 370, but a don't think the 30 extra hp will make that much of a difference. The Z's fun to drive around corners, but you just don't feel it when you mash the gas.

k0bun

The 370 is not out handling a Porsche Turbo (at least not any current Porsche) I also doubt it's capable of consistant high 4s to 60mph. Regardless though an LS3 C6 is capable of 4.1-4.3 0-60 times. I don't think you'll have to worry too much. Car mags typicaly like to overhype new models.

classicvette

They did a nice job on the 370Z; 0-60 in 4.9 vs 4.1 for the vette.....

The vette is just an awesome machine and some deep discounts can be had....throw in the aftermarket parts and the Vette IMHO "wins" but they are both great cars..kudos to Nissan

n77nxc

I've owned 2 G35's and 2 350Zs (long story), and they are great cars in their own respect. However, their performance doesn't come close to the vette.

StoplightWarrior

the Car and Driver review of the new 370Z was ridiculous. They couldn't say enough good things about the car. Apparently, it's quite impressive. Pulled .97g!!

I wouldnt worry about one from a streetlight or on the freeway, but if you find yourself at a circle track against one, don't sleep on it!

Boomer111

The Nissan will handle uncommonly well in the twisties!! I believe it will out corner the vette. I owned a 350Z Grand Tourer and have a LS3.

6speedC6

Love the Manual Trans that rev matches your down shifts and it can be turned off at the touch of a button. Eliminates the old heel toe!!!

Pylons

*maybe* in tight stuff due to the shorter wheelbase, but anywhere else, I'd take the better weight distribution and lower cg of the 'vette

bunk22

There are no 0-60 tracks, that's just a benchmark. In a something like, I don't know, a 1/4 mile track, all else being equal the C6 walks away.

mike100

I like what they have done with the 370. but with C6's selling for around $40k, the choice is obvious for most.

In a normal market, the Nissan is $10k-$15K cheaper. It is also worth noting that you will never see the mythical $29k base model.

still, at $33k or so, it's not a bad ride to have and the dealers here in San Diego aren't price gouging.

AgDriller

A colleague of mine has a new 370. I've ridden in it and it's a great car. It's pretty noisy and pretty stiff riding. I like it, but you can't hear the engine/exhaust at all. For me, I've got to have all the things that come with an American V8 . That fact that my C6 with Z51 rides more comfortably is a plus.

LS2-Zomb!e

Nissan?

1Fast99z

The vette has nothing to worry about. More than likely would just be a waste of gas. Considering that the handling capability of the Z51 are greater than most corvette owners driving skills. I would think the 370Z would be something for mustang and camaro guys to worry about.

danl72