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I am curious what we all think the Z is going to be capable of, right out of the box, in terms of basic measurable performance. I suspect it's obvious that the current Supra has to be very much in Nissan's sights and, if we assume that the VR30DDTT found in the Q60 Red Sport 400 is to be the heart of the Z35 (at least initially), that should be a rival the Z can conceivably overcome.
VR30DDTT (Red Sport 400)
400 hp @ 6400 RPM
350 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
B58M30O1 (2021 Supra 3.0)
382 hp @ 6500 RPM
369 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
Looking at some tests of the Q60 RS400 (RWD), it seems like the performance figures are respectable, if not earth-shattering. The vehicle weighs somewhere in the realm of 3,900 lbs, it should be noted.
0-60: approx 4.5 seconds
1/4 Mile: approx 13 seconds
Braking, 70–0 mph: 163 ft
Top Speed: 155 MPH (estimated, as far as I can tell)
Supra, expectedly, gets the better of it. The Supra also weighs approximately 3,400 lbs.
0-60: approx 3.7 seconds
1/4 Mile: approx 12 seconds
Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft
Top Speed: 160 MPH (limited)
I would have to imagine that, assuming we're benchmarking the Supra, the Z35 is in a good position to play in the same ballpark, from a basic performance standpoint. Package this engine, the big brakes from even the current Sport package (much less the GTR kit), and some respectable tires, I wouldn't even doubt that the new Z can best the current Supra. Particularly since the Z should be in the same weight class as the Toyota/BMW product.
At the very least, it shouldn't be embarrassed at a stoplight by one
VR30DDTT (Red Sport 400)
400 hp @ 6400 RPM
350 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
B58M30O1 (2021 Supra 3.0)
382 hp @ 6500 RPM
369 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
Looking at some tests of the Q60 RS400 (RWD), it seems like the performance figures are respectable, if not earth-shattering. The vehicle weighs somewhere in the realm of 3,900 lbs, it should be noted.
0-60: approx 4.5 seconds
1/4 Mile: approx 13 seconds
Braking, 70–0 mph: 163 ft
Top Speed: 155 MPH (estimated, as far as I can tell)
Supra, expectedly, gets the better of it. The Supra also weighs approximately 3,400 lbs.
0-60: approx 3.7 seconds
1/4 Mile: approx 12 seconds
Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft
Top Speed: 160 MPH (limited)
I would have to imagine that, assuming we're benchmarking the Supra, the Z35 is in a good position to play in the same ballpark, from a basic performance standpoint. Package this engine, the big brakes from even the current Sport package (much less the GTR kit), and some respectable tires, I wouldn't even doubt that the new Z can best the current Supra. Particularly since the Z should be in the same weight class as the Toyota/BMW product.
At the very least, it shouldn't be embarrassed at a stoplight by one