[EverythingG35]

6MT G37 Coupe = 3668

vs

350z base = 3339
350z enth = 3346
350z tour = 3400
350z grand = 3404

So best case for the G35, it's only ~265lbs heavier.

 

[Zoomzoomers]

6MT G37 Coupe = 3668

vs

350z base = 3339
350z enth = 3346
350z tour = 3400
350z grand = 3404

So best case for the G35, it's only ~265lbs heavier.

Thanks for the heads up on those numbers. That's pretty significant. Now I know why the Z feels so much stronger even in the AT's that I've driven.

 

[muscarel]

6MT G37 Coupe = 3668

vs

350z base = 3339
350z enth = 3346
350z tour = 3400
350z grand = 3404

So best case for the G35, it's only ~265lbs heavier.

The specification sheet that you can see on Infinitinews.com shows the 3,668 lb weight you list, but it also shows the 350z weight as 3,500 lbs (for the roadster) and 3,600 lbs (for the coupe). Now, I assume the roadster and coupe weights are switched, but if the spec sheets are wrong for the 350z, why are we so sure the new G37 spec sheet is correct?

 

[EverythingG35]

The specification sheet that you can see on Infinitinews.com shows the 3,668 lb weight you list, but it also shows the 350z weight as 3,500 lbs (for the roadster) and 3,600 lbs (for the coupe). Now, I assume the roadster and coupe weights are switched, but if the spec sheets are wrong for the 350z, why are we so sure the new G37 spec sheet is correct?

Nissannews.com shows the 07 350z with the weights I posted? I didn't see a 3500-3600lb listing?

NissanNews

The 350z has always been lighter than the G35 coupe, so it wouldn't surprise me if the new coupe actually is ~3600lbs. Current models are over 3500lbs as is.

 

[jackdar]

I did go to the NY auto show. The weight has been reported as 3,658. That's 223 pounds more than my 2003 6MT. Let's hope the added 50 HP will keep the lb/hp ratio about the same.

Jackdar

 

[muscarel]

Nissannews.com shows the 07 350z with the weights I posted? I didn't see a 3500-3600lb listing?

NissanNews

The 350z has always been lighter than the G35 coupe, so it wouldn't surprise me if the new coupe actually is ~3600lbs. Current models are over 3500lbs as is.

Interesting. If you go to Infinitinews.com and click on Nissan, then 350z, the spec sheets read different weights. Must be a screw up on their part.

 

[muscarel]

I did go to the NY auto show. The weight has been reported as 3,658. That's 223 pounds more than my 2003 6MT. Let's hope the added 50 HP will keep the lb/hp ratio about the same.

Jackdar

04 G35

Engine rating - 3450/275 (new SAE rating) = 12.5 lbs/hp
To the wheels - 3450/235 (est from dynos) = 14.7 lbs/hp

08 G37

Engine rating - 3668/330 = 11.1 lbs/hp
To the wheels - 3668/287 (from automobile magazine) = 12.7 lb/hp


The 08 has a much better weight/hp ratio. A bit better than the 07 sedan which already is quicker by a decent amount from the 04s.

 

[Brandon24pdx]

04 G35

Engine rating - 3450/275 (new SAE rating) = 12.5 lbs/hp
To the wheels - 3450/235 (est from dynos) = 14.7 lbs/hp

08 G37

Engine rating - 3668/330 = 11.1 lbs/hp
To the wheels - 3668/287 (from automobile magazine) = 12.7 lb/hp


The 08 has a much better weight/hp ratio. A bit better than the 07 sedan which already is quicker by a decent amount from the 04s.

Another interesting comparison:

08 G37

Engine rating - 3668/330 = 11.115 lbs/hp
To the wheels - 3668/287 = 12.781 lbs/hp

07 350Z Grand Touring

Engine rating - 3404/306 = 11.124 lbs/hp
To the wheels - ????? (anyone dynoed at VQ35HR )

I suspect real-world acceleration numbers for these two cars will be almost identical, and guys have been running 13.50's in 07 Z's all stock.

08 Z's will be a carryover from 07, so Nissan wont be upping the bar significantly till they stuff the 37VHR into the 09 Z. (And it's supposed to be a lighter car than the current one )

Sure, these cars target slightly different audiences, but theres plenty of overlap to have fun with.

 

[EverythingG35]

To the wheels - ????? (anyone dynoed at VQ35HR )

My 07 Z did 270rwhp stock with only ~2400 miles on the car. I bet if I pulled the mods off and threw it back on the dyno "stock" it'd be even stronger now.

Mine's a base, so figure approx 3336lbs/270rwhp = 12.356 lbs/hp

With just a couple mods it's into the mid 11's now.

 

[Brandon24pdx]

My 07 Z did 270rwhp stock with only ~2400 miles on the car. I bet if I pulled the mods off and threw it back on the dyno "stock" it'd be even stronger now.

Mine's a base, so figure approx 3336lbs/270rwhp = 12.356 lbs/hp

With just a couple mods it's into the mid 11's now.

The 35HR must be a little underrated at 306 HP if it made 270 RWHP all stock...probably closer to 315 HP if compared to the G37's flywheel vs. rear wheel numbers. (Course, the 37VHR must be underrated at 330 as well...im sure the driveline loss is more than 13%...)

Was yours tested on a Dynojet?

 

[EverythingG35]

The 35HR must be a little underrated at 306 HP if it made 270 RWHP all stock...probably closer to 315 HP if compared to the G37's flywheel vs. rear wheel numbers.

Was yours tested on a Dynojet?

Yeah, these very strong motors. And yes, those are dynojet numbers with the sae correction.