Hey Folks,
I just got my October '06 Motor Trend in the mail and they have a First Test ("FT") of the '07 G35S(!) sedan (6MT). They also have a brief comparo against the BMW 330i (manual). These are two different articles.
The FT Recap is:
The new G35 taking on the BMW this November will boast more interior and trunk space, more techno toys, an even wider lead in weight-to-power ratio) now 1.8lbs per bhp, up from 1.2), closer gear spacing, and a conservative restyle. Does it have the right stuff to win back the world welterweight sport-sedan title? Turn the page.
Head-to-head:
Round 1: Acceleration - G35S
Round 2: Braking - G35S
Round 3: Figure eight - Even
Round 4: Slalom - BMW (spanked the G)
Round 5: On the road - BMW
1st Place: BMW - Flits like a butterfly, sings like a B3 Hammond. A smooth operator that never loses its cool
2nd Place: G35S - Killer performance and package with refinement that suffers only by comparison only with this BMW.
I haven't even really started to read the set of articles yet, I just wanted to give you folks some info ASAP.
- SR
I just got my October '06 Motor Trend in the mail and they have a First Test ("FT") of the '07 G35S(!) sedan (6MT). They also have a brief comparo against the BMW 330i (manual). These are two different articles.
The FT Recap is:
The new G35 taking on the BMW this November will boast more interior and trunk space, more techno toys, an even wider lead in weight-to-power ratio) now 1.8lbs per bhp, up from 1.2), closer gear spacing, and a conservative restyle. Does it have the right stuff to win back the world welterweight sport-sedan title? Turn the page.
Head-to-head:
Round 1: Acceleration - G35S
Round 2: Braking - G35S
Round 3: Figure eight - Even
Round 4: Slalom - BMW (spanked the G)
Round 5: On the road - BMW
1st Place: BMW - Flits like a butterfly, sings like a B3 Hammond. A smooth operator that never loses its cool
2nd Place: G35S - Killer performance and package with refinement that suffers only by comparison only with this BMW.
I haven't even really started to read the set of articles yet, I just wanted to give you folks some info ASAP.
- SR
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Awesome...thanks for letting us in on the articles. To tell you the truth, I'm really not suprised at all by the verdict...will have to pick up a copy tomorrow. Accel and braking numbers would be wonderful!
Registered User
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- SR
Am I missing something here. With a weight of around 3500lbs and power of about 306hp, wouldn't it be a ratio of ~11.75? Or are they referring to just the weight of the engine, which would make the VQ35HR around 550lbs?Originally Posted by sr47567
an even wider lead in weight-to-power ratio) now 1.8lbs per bhp, up from 1.2)- SR
Hello Folks,
So it looks like the actual weight to power for the G35S from Motor Trend's Head-to-Head spec sheet is different then the number that they reference in the First Test article. Looks like just a misprint.
From the Spec sheet:
weight to power - 11.8 (this is rounded - Actual seems to be 11.77)
306 @ 6800 bhp
268 @ 5200 lb-ft
7500 Redline
Weight 3604 lbs
53/47% - front/rear weight dist.
5.4 sec 0-60
14.0 @ 100.4 - Quarter Mile
112ft - 60-0 braking
.90g avg - Lateral Accel.
2300 - Top gear revs @ 60mph
33k - Base price (est)
36k - As tested (est)
225/50R18 95W (F)
245/45R18 95W (R)
19/27 mpg - EPA
19.7 mpg - MT
- SR
So it looks like the actual weight to power for the G35S from Motor Trend's Head-to-Head spec sheet is different then the number that they reference in the First Test article. Looks like just a misprint.
From the Spec sheet:
weight to power - 11.8 (this is rounded - Actual seems to be 11.77)
306 @ 6800 bhp
268 @ 5200 lb-ft
7500 Redline
Weight 3604 lbs
53/47% - front/rear weight dist.
5.4 sec 0-60
14.0 @ 100.4 - Quarter Mile
112ft - 60-0 braking
.90g avg - Lateral Accel.
2300 - Top gear revs @ 60mph
33k - Base price (est)
36k - As tested (est)
225/50R18 95W (F)
245/45R18 95W (R)
19/27 mpg - EPA
19.7 mpg - MT
- SR
Registered User
ahhh finally torque numbers.
So the 6mt is 0-60mph in 5.4s huh?
That sounds about right with the new engine.
So the 6mt is 0-60mph in 5.4s huh?
That sounds about right with the new engine.
Registered User
on the one hand that 1/4 time seems slow.
on the other hand, they got 5.5 sec to 60mph and 14.0sec 1/4mi for the IS350...
on the other hand, they got 5.5 sec to 60mph and 14.0sec 1/4mi for the IS350...
Registered User
their prior g35 test data:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...initi_g35_6mt/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._overview.html
hmm
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...initi_g35_6mt/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._overview.html
hmm
Registered User
I think the 0-60 time (5.4s) was slowed by the high temperature and humidity. Motortrend said that the cars were tested under very humid conditions.
As a case in point, the 2006 330i 6MT that they tested alongside the G35 got a 0-60 of 6.2s in this test, which is on the slow side for that car.
C&D got 5.6s for the 2006 330i 6MT, and Motortrend in its 02/06 issue got 5.8s for the 2006 330i 6MT.
As a case in point, the 2006 330i 6MT that they tested alongside the G35 got a 0-60 of 6.2s in this test, which is on the slow side for that car.
C&D got 5.6s for the 2006 330i 6MT, and Motortrend in its 02/06 issue got 5.8s for the 2006 330i 6MT.
Registered User
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It's Motor Trend's own thing.Originally Posted by Speedoholic
Excuse the dumb question: What's "Figure eight"?
