Well, I happen to like the M Coupe a lot. I agree with you though. The S52 engine'd is most probably outperformed by the new Z, which is also (at least on paper) a great value...RSKeisuke said:vs. the S54 m coupe, the M will outperform it (although I think the Z is a much prettier car). The Z is, however, cheaper, and would probably be a better performer than an older M coupe.
\scottn2retro said:What's the 0-60 spec on the new 350Z?
uh... I doubt that. They're shooting for 280 hp, and they are probably not going to hit that a la Sentra SE-R. I would say 6 flat or a little under might be reasonable, but sub-5? c'mon...Teej said:\
0-60 is definitely under 6 secs, rumors floating around that the figure is going to be sub 5s.
The 350Z is going to be a giant killer, if the G35 is any indication. Cut several hundred pounds and a few inches off the G35, add some horsepower, and you've got a real rocketship.Clyde said:What is the thinking out there about the 350Z vs Mcoupe?
I agree. I just hope there isn't much difference in power between the G35 coupe and the 350Z.JST said:
The 350Z is going to be a giant killer, if the G35 is any indication. Cut several hundred pounds and a few inches off the G35, add some horsepower, and you've got a real rocketship.
Personally, 2 seaters have never really done anything for me. I'd much rather be able to take a couple of extra people in a pinch. The G35 coupe, though, is right up my alley, and the bonus is that it looks better than the 350Z and shouldn't cost much more.
Well even on the Nissan website they quote 280+ horses, and 0-60 under 6 secs. But ya, its more likely then that the HP figure will be like 285 or so and maybe like a 5.8 0-60, and not 300 HP and 5.2 sec 0-60. Although some Nissan insiders have been hinting otherwise at the 350Z forums (www.zcar.com, www.my350z.com).RSKeisuke said:
uh... I doubt that. They're shooting for 280 hp, and they are probably not going to hit that a la Sentra SE-R. I would say 6 flat or a little under might be reasonable, but sub-5? c'mon...
Pretty insignificant reference. The SE-R Spec-V was supposed to be 180hp but was changed to 175 at the last second...let me know when you can feel 5hp in everyday driving.RSKeisuke said:
uh... I doubt that. They're shooting for 280 hp, and they are probably not going to hit that a la Sentra SE-R. I would say 6 flat or a little under might be reasonable, but sub-5? c'mon...
I've been meaning to take out an M Coupe does it really feel more powerful then a M3 in the cockpit??couper said:I considered the 350Z back in November but after test driving an '02 M Coupe there was no going back. The 350Z will most likely be a good performer for the buck but a year from now when there are 100,000 of em on the road the M Coupe will look that much more unique.
287hp 275lb/ftRSKeisuke said:
uh... I doubt that. They're shooting for 280 hp, and they are probably not going to hit that a la Sentra SE-R. I would say 6 flat or a little under might be reasonable, but sub-5? c'mon...
My issue with the 350Z is the WEIGHT. It's coming in at 3300 lbs. That's certainly not "tossable". It makes it a GT not a sports car. And that's unfortunate.JST said:
The 350Z is going to be a giant killer, if the G35 is any indication. Cut several hundred pounds and a few inches off the G35, add some horsepower, and you've got a real rocketship.
Personally, 2 seaters have never really done anything for me. I'd much rather be able to take a couple of extra people in a pinch. The G35 coupe, though, is right up my alley, and the bonus is that it looks better than the 350Z and shouldn't cost much more.