Video: Top Gear – BMW Z4 vs Nissan 370Z

posted by Darryl Taylor
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Featured, Nissan, Top Gear, Video

The Top Gear guys are at it again, they are testing out the new Z4 and the new 370Z. Jeremy Clarkson hated the previous Z4 so it makes you wonder what he thinks of this one. He has also always referred to the 350Z as a “Datsun”. On the old 350Z he complained that “how many times have you gone for 3rd and missed 5th?”

Well here he is driving two cars which he didn’t like the previous models of, lets see what he thinks now!

Z4 Specs:

BMW Z4 sDrive35i:
Straight-six gasoline engine with Twin Turbo and direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection)
Capacity: 2,979 cc, max output: 300 hp at 5,800 rpm,
Max torque: 300 lb-ft from 1,400–5,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–60 mph: 5.1 sec
(seven-speed sport automatic with double clutch: 5.0 sec)
Top speed: 130 mph (150 mph with Sport Package) (electronically limited)

CO2 emissions to EU standard: 219 g (210 g)/km.

BMW Z4 sDrive30i:
Straight-six gasoline engine with magnesium/aluminum composite crankcase, VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS
Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 255 hp at 6,600 rpm,
Max torque: 220 lb-ft at 2,600 rpm

Acceleration 0–60 mph: 5.6 sec (sport automatic: 6.0 sec)
Top speed: 150 mph (with Sport Package) (electronically limited)
CO2 emissions to EU standard: 199 g (195 g)/km.

370Z Specs:

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 226 cu in, 3696cc
Power (mfr’s claim): 330 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (mfr’s claim): 270 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic with manumatic shifting

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 100.4 in Length: 167.1 in Width: 72.6 in Height: 51.8 in
Curb weight: 3350–3400 lb

PERFORMANCE:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (mfr’s claim, drag limited): 160 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 18 mpg