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Old 11-28-2008, 01:02 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Grape Ape View Post
I wonder if that is really apples to apples, if they are comparing a base 350 the a 370 that has some options weighing it down? The article says it has after market oil and dif coolers and the sport pack which includes bigger rubber and brakes. If I can get all that plus a bigger engine and still shave off 95lbs then I'm just about sold. If only they could have kept the back seat for my 3 year old.

Edited to add: I am guessing above that edmunds weighed the 370 tester to get 95 but Nissan told them 225.
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That's probably the reason. Only way would be to compare a base 350Z's weight to that of the base 370Z w same tranny, etc...
ahem, did you read the entire post?
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Originally Posted by Congoman775 View Post
Just for the record...


"Overall, Nissan's engineering teams managed to slice 225 pounds out of the package, although the addition of safety features and convenience equipment put most of it back. In the end, the 2009 Nissan 370Z is only 95 pounds lighter than the 350Z it replaces."
I suppose I can still refer people to fbodfathers statement in my sig about weight:
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My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
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