Why are coupes faster?
#1
Why are coupes faster?
The G35 2wd sedan is a bit lighter (~50lbs) than the coupe. The coupe posts up 1/4 mile and 0-60mph times that are nearly 0.5 seconds quicker in most road tests with the same transmission. Any ideas as of why? Do the coupes really put down more actual power to the wheels?
I'm not concerned with a few tenths for a daily car, but I was curious.
I'm not concerned with a few tenths for a daily car, but I was curious.
Last edited by Vince5d; 02-18-2007 at 04:05 AM.
#4
let me try to give my 2cents:
Tires play a major factor in 0-60 and quarter mile, where if you get a good launch, you might be able to shave up to .5 off your quarter mile time when compared to a bad launch... In this aspect, I don't think the crappy turzana on our sedan can give you a good lauch when compared to the high end Michelin Pilot Sport (I wish PS2 comes stock tho!!) that comes stock on the coupes
Tires play a major factor in 0-60 and quarter mile, where if you get a good launch, you might be able to shave up to .5 off your quarter mile time when compared to a bad launch... In this aspect, I don't think the crappy turzana on our sedan can give you a good lauch when compared to the high end Michelin Pilot Sport (I wish PS2 comes stock tho!!) that comes stock on the coupes
#6
Originally Posted by Vince5d
The G35 2wd sedan is a bit lighter (~50lbs) than the coupe. The coupe posts up 1/4 mile and 0-60mph times that are nearly 0.5 seconds quicker in most road tests with the same transmission. Any ideas as of why? Do the coupes really put down more actual power to the wheels?
I'm not concerned with a few tenths for a daily car, but I was curious.
I'm not concerned with a few tenths for a daily car, but I was curious.
#7
http://www.automobilemag.com/test_data//index1.html
2004 sedan 5AT 5.6 14.3
2003 coupe 6MT 6.0 14.6
hmmm....
2004 sedan 5AT 5.6 14.3
2003 coupe 6MT 6.0 14.6
hmmm....
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#8
Originally Posted by TheTrance
http://www.automobilemag.com/test_data//index1.html
2004 sedan 5AT 5.6 14.3
2003 coupe 6MT 6.0 14.6
hmmm....
2004 sedan 5AT 5.6 14.3
2003 coupe 6MT 6.0 14.6
hmmm....
#9
#10
Originally Posted by TheTrance
http://www.automobilemag.com/test_data//index1.html
2004 sedan 5AT 5.6 14.3
2003 coupe 6MT 6.0 14.6
hmmm....
2004 sedan 5AT 5.6 14.3
2003 coupe 6MT 6.0 14.6
hmmm....
They need to compare 04 auto sedan VS 04 auto coupe... and 06 auto sedan vs 06 auto coupe.. same goes for manual. In the end, I think they're almost the same speed, maybe .1 second difference.
#12
Looking at that diagram, I think they messed up the coupe and sedan sections. Besides the speed traps and tranny's, look at the braking distance. 171 for coupe and 151 for sedan. That year coupe on stick came with Brembos, so no way the sedan stopped faster. Anyone disagree?
And the X times look off aswell. Maybe it was with the snow button on. I dunno...
And the X times look off aswell. Maybe it was with the snow button on. I dunno...
Last edited by DieselX; 02-18-2007 at 03:56 PM.
#13
Originally Posted by DieselX
Looking at that diagram, I think they messed up the coupe and sedan sections. Besides the speed traps and tranny's, look at the braking distance. 171 for coupe and 151 for sedan. That year coupe on stick came with Brembos, so no way the sedan stopped faster. Anyone disagree?
And the X times look off aswell. Maybe it was with the snow button on. I dunno...
And the X times look off aswell. Maybe it was with the snow button on. I dunno...
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