Has Nissan decided to get agressive?

flappist · 01-12-2008, 12:43 PM

There has been a lot of hype over the $150k GTR that will be here next year but until recently Nissan's sport vehicles, while reasionably quick, have net really set the world on fire. Not everyone can afford $150k.

The new AUD$64K 370Z was recently tested by Motortrend and the results were far better than I expected.

400m 13.3 @ 105Mph, 0-100 4.7, 0.99G lateral force in the skid pan.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

Holy snapping duckpoop Batman.......

freaky · 01-12-2008, 01:22 PM

very nice. Can't wait to get my bum in one for a testdrive once it hits our shores

SM1DY · 01-12-2008, 02:32 PM

Good times there, but I just can't bring myself to like it. Looks kinda like something barbie would drive.

ten[A]cio[U]s · 01-12-2008, 02:56 PM

May be a stupid question, and probably get smashed for it, but would this be P Plate legal? Or considered in the performance restriction?

13.3.. Being a NA 6 it would be legal so long as its not restricted?

Also would the Nissan 350z be legal for P plates?

ten[A]cio[U]s · 01-12-2008, 03:00 PM

Just had a quick look. 350z is restricted. So i assume 370 will be too.

Sorry all for my stupidness.

flappist · 01-12-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SM1DY

Good times there, but I just can't bring myself to like it. Looks kinda like something barbie would drive.

If they wanted it to appeal to Barbie doll enthusiests they would have called it a "Bluebird".

SM1DY · 01-12-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

If they wanted it to appeal to Barbie doll enthusiests they would have called it a "Bluebird".

Oooh SNAP!

I'm assuming that your in the 370z fanclub?

Fordfan4u · 01-12-2008, 03:43 PM

What an awesome machine. I want one.

mik · 01-12-2008, 06:36 PM

nice sports car geared for performance, with a turbo on it would be a weopon

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**Falcon Coupe** · 01-12-2008, 06:41 PM

Impressive numbers, the 350Z owners are gonna take a hit on resale..

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Marduk · 01-12-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy-au

Just had a quick look. 350z is restricted. So i assume 370 will be too.

Sorry all for my stupidness.

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332-horsepower, 3.7-liter VQ37VHR V-6

Yeah it will under the "High-powered 6" List.

I think anything over 200kw is counted as a high powered 6.

I'm not to much of a fan of the 350/370Z look while it's not an ugly car it's not great looking.

flappist · 01-12-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Impressive numbers, the 350Z owners are gonna take a hit on resale..

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Yep :( but this makes it different from every other bloody car I have bought in the last 10 years, or NOT.....

MRJUCY · 01-12-2008, 10:45 PM

Yeah when I think Nissan I think aggression.

futura888 · 01-12-2008, 11:46 PM

Looks like it will be a tough car...I found the track zed's i've driven at work to be a bit dissapointing,they are no slouch but there nothing special...The twin turbo one on the other hand gave me the boot in the backside it needed from factory haha.

Falc'man · 02-12-2008, 02:47 AM

I don't like what they've done to the lights, at both ends... wait to see it in the flesh/metal/plastic before final judgement. Barring that, it's got some nice new lines...

vztrt · 02-12-2008, 11:47 AM

Thats a good price, and seems to be pulling good numbers.

irlewy86 · 02-12-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MRJUCY

Yeah when I think Nissan I think aggression.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I just sprayed my computer with morning smoko

4Vman · 02-12-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Impressive numbers, the 350Z owners are gonna take a hit on resale..

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Don't worry Nick, there are always plenty of hairdressers and beauty therapists out there looking for nice second hand cars..!

Fev · 02-12-2008, 03:59 PM

I think it looks great, the fat rear end looks so damn awesome and the front bar is so menacing.. would look awesome in black with bronze 19" Volk TE37's

Can't wait for Top Secret to get their hands on it

Nikked · 02-12-2008, 06:40 PM

Good times for a good car...

burnz · 02-12-2008, 06:56 PM

so is the bear getting a bigger gun ???

nb_351 · 02-12-2008, 10:35 PM

theyre not bad figures are they? near m3 territory for an atmo 6...

mainyard · 04-12-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marduk

Yeah it will under the "High-powered 6" List.

I think anything over 200kw is counted as a high powered 6.

Then technically the FG should be on the list, as you get a rating of 205kw when run on 95 octane

I wonder when the bong heads setting those rules will make the falcon an exclusive car.

(I say bong head because I believe it should be based on kw/ton and kw/litre, butttt thats for another thread to discuss)

Mainyard

Bossxr8 · 05-12-2008, 08:21 PM

Bit sceptical of the times, the 350 only runs mid 14's and the 370 only has a little bit of extra power and slightly lower weight. American mags always pump out times so much quicker than the rest of the world seems to be able to achieve. I think high 13's might be more realistic here in Oz.

MITCHAY · 05-12-2008, 08:30 PM

It's a nice car with some good times. They need to start turbocharging them though

freaky · 05-12-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Bit sceptical of the times, the 350 only runs mid 14's and the 370 only has a little bit of extra power and slightly lower weight. American mags always pump out times so much quicker than the rest of the world seems to be able to achieve. I think high 13's might be more realistic here in Oz.

keep in mind 0-60mph is 0-96km/h not 0-100km/h, as the yanks test them. So will probably be a tad slower although not by much.

flappist · 06-12-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Bit sceptical of the times, the 350 only runs mid 14's and the 370 only has a little bit of extra power and slightly lower weight. American mags always pump out times so much quicker than the rest of the world seems to be able to achieve. I think high 13's might be more realistic here in Oz.

Wheels got 13.8 for a 350Z last year. But like all the other 400m stars it was an auto and like all other marques including Ford/FPV, the manuals are better on circuits.