What Makes the Nissan 350z a Strong Competitor in the World of Sports Cars?

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The discussion revolves around the Nissan 350z and its competitiveness in the sports car market, with participants sharing their opinions on various sports cars, preferences, and experiences. The scope includes personal preferences, comparisons of different car models, and reflections on the emotional significance of car ownership.

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  • Some participants express admiration for the Nissan 350z as a strong competitor, while others prefer different models such as the Audi TT.
  • TVR models, particularly the Tuscan and Sagaris, are mentioned as favorites by some, with one participant favoring the Cerbera Speed 12.
  • Several participants discuss their dream cars, including the Bugatti Veyron and the '66 Hemi Superbird, highlighting personal aspirations and preferences.
  • There are mentions of budget-friendly performance cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 and Subaru WRX/STi, with one participant sharing past experiences with a modified WRX.
  • Participants share images and links to various cars, including the Maybach Exelero and Porsche 917K, contributing to the visual aspect of the discussion.
  • Some participants reflect on the emotional connection to cars, emphasizing that they represent freedom rather than just objects.
  • Discussions also touch on the practicality of car ownership, including financial considerations and the implications of payment plans.

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Participants express a variety of opinions on car preferences, with no clear consensus on which car is superior. The discussion includes both agreement on certain models being desirable and disagreement on personal favorites.

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Participants' preferences are influenced by personal experiences, financial considerations, and emotional connections to cars, which may not be universally applicable.

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  • #92
Porsche Carrera GT:

http://motor.tuportada.com/img/wp/porsche-carrera-gt-23.jpg

Ferrari 599 GTB:

http://www.eurocarblog.com/uploads/ferrari_599_gtb_uff_03.jpg My two dream cars would have to be the Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo, but I think I alread posted the Enzo earlier in this thread and the 599 GTB is new and pretty sick.
 
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  • #93
rocketboy said:
Porsche Carrera GT:

http://motor.tuportada.com/img/wp/porsche-carrera-gt-23.jpg

Ferrari 599 GTB:

http://www.eurocarblog.com/uploads/ferrari_599_gtb_uff_03.jpg My two dream cars would have to be the Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo, but I think I alread posted the Enzo earlier in this thread and the 599 GTB is new and pretty sick.

Do you watch top gear? They had an episode with the enzo... the car is... well, it's an enzo.
Wanna watch the sexiest thing ever, check this:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3891118438710288804&q=enzo+top+gear

here's a bunch of M5's chasing an enzo:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8052370153014093349&q=enzo

an enzo getting smoked:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6562545432920382091&q=enzo
 
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  • #94
I'm not particular, Bugatti, Masseratti, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus, any will do.
 
  • #95
FrogPad said:
Do you watch top gear? They had an episode with the enzo... the car is... well, it's an enzo.
Wanna watch the sexiest thing ever, check this:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3891118438710288804&q=enzo+top+gear

here's a bunch of M5's chasing an enzo:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8052370153014093349&q=enzo

an enzo getting smoked:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6562545432920382091&q=enzo

I love that show... almost as much as I love the enzo... that episode was awesome, with the Pink Floyd guy and his book haha.

as if the enzo lost that... the driver is a disgrace.
 
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  • #96
Thats no ordinary Mercedes that killed the Enzo Rocketboy.
 
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  • #98
cyrusabdollahi said:
Thats no ordinary Mercedes that killed the Enzo Rocketboy.

oh i know, but still... I'm dissapointed. What are the stats on the SLR?
 
  • #99
Kurdt said:
Ooh I love cars! By my top five you can tell I'm a total speed freak but hey!

Caparo T1: coolest car ever.

http://www.caparo-t1.com/

Holy **** I think I'm in love (for the second time this year)

edit: wait, in the intro it says "1000 BHP" but in the specs it says 500...and only 2.4 L engine?
 
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  • #100
Hope its not with me but rather the caparo! It is rather lovely.
 
  • #101
kk found it.

Here are the stats (that matter) for the '05 Mercedes SLR McLaren:

617 hp coming out of a 5.5L supercharged AMG V-8 engine with 517 lb-ft of torque.

weighs 3748lbs dry, top speed of 207.5mph, (wow) and goes 0-60mph in under 3.8 seconds.

I still much prefer the Enzo.
 
  • #102
Yeah the caparo is 1000 BHP per tonne and 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds with a mere 2.4 V8 is immense. it can pull over 3g in corners and still achieve over 200 mph with all the drag from the downforce of the wings.

EDIT: It only weighs 500 kilos though and that's where the impressive BHP stat comes from.
 
  • #103
I just test-drove a car I've wanted to drive for a while : an E55 AMG. 470 hp, more than 700 Nm of torque. Not bad, but a bit disconnected from the road. It also felt quick but not mindblowingly quick compared to what I'm used to (but then my daily driver is a fairly heavily modded WRX that's also plenty quick). The slushbox had a fair bit to do with the underwhelming ride, when I switched it to manual mode, it felt a lot better. The handling left something to be desired - the default suspension is floaty, and even the Sports mode felt too soft to my bottom used to stiff racing coilovers. The car was understeery round sweeping corners, but being an auto made left foot braking to control the weight balance very easy.

Overall, this is a luxury cruiser for the road and an Autobahn stormer, not a wild performing stallion for the enthusiast. But I guess that's stating the obvious. It was a cool experience nonetheless. :cool:
 
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  • #104
That Caparo looks like Crap-aro.
 
  • #105
Its an engineering miracle not only interms of the engine but in the fact it takes formula one technology to the road so one can pull 3g turns in corners. Besides it has to look that for the road going vehicle regulations.
 
  • #106
I would give anything to have my little red Miata back... I miss that car!:cry: :cry:
http://www.flyinmiata.com/us/gallery_images/garfmi1.jpg
 
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  • #107
Kurdt said:
Its an engineering miracle not only interms of the engine but in the fact it takes formula one technology to the road so one can pull 3g turns in corners. Besides it has to look that for the road going vehicle regulations.

It looks like dung.
 
  • #108
Well possibly the best performing piece of dung on the road rather than an F1 car. :wink:
 
  • #109
Who cares, it looks like dung. And its a $150k piece of dung. No thanks.

I mean, its not just ugly. Its FUGLY, atrocious, hideous. Id rather be taking the special ed bus.
 
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  • #110
Well I kinda like it its original if nothing else.
 
  • #111
Just look at this:

caparo-rear.jpg


EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. Dung man!

If you really must go +3g around a turn, then just buy yourself one of these.

1146592514lb.jpg


If you can afford to buy that dungmobile for 150k, you can afford the extra for one of these...and its only 27k for the one pictured above.

http://www.tatuus.it/HOMEing.htm
 
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  • #112
I'd be scared out of my pants trying to pull 3 g's on a road with things such as loose dirt, stones, leaves, ants, ahhh... basically I wouldn't want to do it out there on the road. However, the ability to do it is something special.
 
  • #113
i know the new challengers will never replace the old ones. if we didn't have the liberal epa they could put a 450 in it...
 
  • #114
I like these as well... took the pic at a dealership in Toronto.
 

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  • #115
rocketboy said:
I like these as well... took the pic at a dealership in Toronto.
Yeah, maserati's are hot!
 

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