A bit confused...
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A bit confused...
I was just looking at some numbers comparing the Z to a mustang GT.
The 35th anniversary Z supposedly has about 298 HP and weighs about 3200 pounds
The mustang GT has 300 hp and weights about 3500 pounds, and yet despite being much heavier with minimal difference in hp, is able to pull about a half a second faster on the 0-60 than the Z. Obviously I'm missing something but it sounds like nissan must be really exageratting about hp...
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The 35th anniversary Z supposedly has about 298 HP and weighs about 3200 pounds
The mustang GT has 300 hp and weights about 3500 pounds, and yet despite being much heavier with minimal difference in hp, is able to pull about a half a second faster on the 0-60 than the Z. Obviously I'm missing something but it sounds like nissan must be really exageratting about hp...
Thanks
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there is more to acceleration than HP. what your missing is the GT's torque curve and its gearing, not to mention the solid rear axle means alot less wheel hop and easier launches.
the GT is setup from the factory for straight line power.
the GT is setup from the factory for straight line power.
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Aside from the solid rear axle, don't forget that the GT has 320lb.-ft of torque, I don't know that Z's number off the top of my head, but I know in order to get that 298hp they sacrificed some torque for it, not like it had near what the GT has to begin with.
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Originally Posted by th1rd3y3
Aside from the solid rear axle, don't forget that the GT has 320lb.-ft of torque, I don't know that Z's number off the top of my head, but I know in order to get that 298hp they sacrificed some torque for it, not like it had near what the GT has to begin with.
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The main reason is the Mustang is underated, they're getting in the area of
265-270whp stock on dynos. The torque and solid rear axle like pointed out are factors as well.
265-270whp stock on dynos. The torque and solid rear axle like pointed out are factors as well.
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Its not called THE "muscle car" for nothing.
Anyway its only half a sec.
It more than makes that up in the turns if its a real race.
Anyway its only half a sec.
It more than makes that up in the turns if its a real race.
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