Tekknikal
04-23-2007, 07:36 PM
Today we bring you the news...before the news.
In the upcoming issue of Car & Driver, C&D pits a group of 2007 sports cars against each other. The list includes the Nissan 350Z, Ford Shelby Mustang, Mazda RX-8, and Audi TT. The tests comprised a series of acceleration runs including the quarter mile, 0-30, 0-60, and more.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/350z/01_350Z.jpg" />
Who came out on top? Click 'more' for the answer.
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Here's your answer:
The 350Z tied the Shelby Mustang for fastest in acceleration. Note that all cars are 2007 models:
<u>1/4 mile</u>
<strong>13.7 @ 104 (Z)</strong>
<strong> 13.7 @ 104 (Shelby GT)</strong>
14.6 @ 97 (TT)
15.0 @ 93 (RX-8)
<u>0-30mph</u>
<strong> 2.0 (Z)</strong>
2.1 (Shelby GT)
2.2 (RX-8)
2.4 (TT)
<u>0-60mph</u>
<strong> 5.1 (Shelby GT)</strong>
5.2 (Z)
6.0 (TT)
6.5 (RX-8)
<u>0-100mph</u>
<strong> 12.6 (Z)
12.6 (Shelby GT)</strong>
15.4 (TT)
18.0 (RX-8)
<u>LB per BHP</u>
<strong> 10.9 (Z)</strong>
11.1 (Shelby GT)
13.2 (RX-8)
14.8 (TT)
In a solid showing of power to weight mixed in with good top-end, the new Z did well, keeping up with the recently upgraded Mustang. A surprising result since the 'Stang was never a slow car, and came to this test with more power than prior versions.
The overall winner for the shootout was the RX-8 however, which was given the nod due to its excellent interior quality, top tier driving dynamics, and interior space. Second was the Audi TT, posting the second-fastest lap times and finishing third in most drag races. Finishing third was the Z, which was the fastest both in a line and in the corners, but lost points due to its lack of refinement. Fourth was the Mustang, which although quick- lacked both driving dynamics and refinement in comparison with its competition.
In the upcoming issue of Car & Driver, C&D pits a group of 2007 sports cars against each other. The list includes the Nissan 350Z, Ford Shelby Mustang, Mazda RX-8, and Audi TT. The tests comprised a series of acceleration runs including the quarter mile, 0-30, 0-60, and more.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/350z/01_350Z.jpg" />
Who came out on top? Click 'more' for the answer.
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Here's your answer:
The 350Z tied the Shelby Mustang for fastest in acceleration. Note that all cars are 2007 models:
<u>1/4 mile</u>
<strong>13.7 @ 104 (Z)</strong>
<strong> 13.7 @ 104 (Shelby GT)</strong>
14.6 @ 97 (TT)
15.0 @ 93 (RX-8)
<u>0-30mph</u>
<strong> 2.0 (Z)</strong>
2.1 (Shelby GT)
2.2 (RX-8)
2.4 (TT)
<u>0-60mph</u>
<strong> 5.1 (Shelby GT)</strong>
5.2 (Z)
6.0 (TT)
6.5 (RX-8)
<u>0-100mph</u>
<strong> 12.6 (Z)
12.6 (Shelby GT)</strong>
15.4 (TT)
18.0 (RX-8)
<u>LB per BHP</u>
<strong> 10.9 (Z)</strong>
11.1 (Shelby GT)
13.2 (RX-8)
14.8 (TT)
In a solid showing of power to weight mixed in with good top-end, the new Z did well, keeping up with the recently upgraded Mustang. A surprising result since the 'Stang was never a slow car, and came to this test with more power than prior versions.
The overall winner for the shootout was the RX-8 however, which was given the nod due to its excellent interior quality, top tier driving dynamics, and interior space. Second was the Audi TT, posting the second-fastest lap times and finishing third in most drag races. Finishing third was the Z, which was the fastest both in a line and in the corners, but lost points due to its lack of refinement. Fourth was the Mustang, which although quick- lacked both driving dynamics and refinement in comparison with its competition.