(MT G37) beats 335. Does opinion matter?
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let me ask a question... since the 5at G37 is only 5 speed doesnt that mean the RPM's will likely to be higher than if it was 6 speed?
doesnt that also mean that you will be always closer to the peak torque so when you push it the car will not necessarily need to down shift.
does that sound reasonable?
and as a result of that the gas mileage isnt as good as the 6 speed.
but doesnt that also mean that at higher speeds the 6spd will have an advantage?
im not necessarily comparing 335 with G37. im comparing G37 (hypothetical) 6spd auto with 5spd auto
doesnt that also mean that you will be always closer to the peak torque so when you push it the car will not necessarily need to down shift.
does that sound reasonable?
and as a result of that the gas mileage isnt as good as the 6 speed.
but doesnt that also mean that at higher speeds the 6spd will have an advantage?
im not necessarily comparing 335 with G37. im comparing G37 (hypothetical) 6spd auto with 5spd auto
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No it doesn't. 6 speeds probably has a better chance at acceleration as it has more gears to choose from.
RPM is not totally dependant on # of gears. Ie.. if you had a 3sp auto, then the gears are WIDELY spaced. So for muc of the time, it has to live at a really LOW rpm.
Ultimate crusing rpm is dependant on the last gear and final drive ratios
RPM is not totally dependant on # of gears. Ie.. if you had a 3sp auto, then the gears are WIDELY spaced. So for muc of the time, it has to live at a really LOW rpm.
Ultimate crusing rpm is dependant on the last gear and final drive ratios
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
No it doesn't. 6 speeds probably has a better chance at acceleration as it has more gears to choose from.
RPM is not totally dependant on # of gears. Ie.. if you had a 3sp auto, then the gears are WIDELY spaced. So for muc of the time, it has to live at a really LOW rpm.
Ultimate crusing rpm is dependant on the last gear and final drive ratios
RPM is not totally dependant on # of gears. Ie.. if you had a 3sp auto, then the gears are WIDELY spaced. So for muc of the time, it has to live at a really LOW rpm.
Ultimate crusing rpm is dependant on the last gear and final drive ratios
i thought if it had another gear it would settle down a bit.
it's like when i drive 80 mph in 5th gear. but i guess that's different with the ratios
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Of course they matter. I don't know any of you in this forum who have had your hands on a g37 to drive yet. So the magazines play a big role in letting us know about pre production cars. In the end its all about your opinion, but for now in the case of the g37 i think its important to hear the thoghts of the magazines. Are Edmund's and c&d planning a head to head with the 335i and g37 anytime soon? Also the whole purpose of the whole june 25th hold off date for magazines didn't really seem to have a purpose or did it and maybe i just missed it?
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After reading the article, I must say I am disappointed on 3 counts:
1. The 0-60 time is slower than the Sedan and .3 seconds slower than the 335i. Quarter mile ET and trap speed are good, but not great. With 330 hp, I was hoping that 0-60 would be in the high 4 second range and quarter mile times in the 13's with a trap speed of around 105 mph.
2. The weight is a rather porky 3770 pounds. Not exactly a lightweight. Why would the Coupe be heavier than the Sedan?
3. Fuel economy is down 3mpg from the 335i. Really now, with the latest variable valve train, couldn't the mileage have been slightly better?
Nevertheless, it is great to see Infiniti ranked above BMW if for no other reason than the fact that guys on BMW forums will be grinding their teeth over the "lowly Nissan" that beat the BMW as one BMW forum member put it.
1. The 0-60 time is slower than the Sedan and .3 seconds slower than the 335i. Quarter mile ET and trap speed are good, but not great. With 330 hp, I was hoping that 0-60 would be in the high 4 second range and quarter mile times in the 13's with a trap speed of around 105 mph.
2. The weight is a rather porky 3770 pounds. Not exactly a lightweight. Why would the Coupe be heavier than the Sedan?
3. Fuel economy is down 3mpg from the 335i. Really now, with the latest variable valve train, couldn't the mileage have been slightly better?
Nevertheless, it is great to see Infiniti ranked above BMW if for no other reason than the fact that guys on BMW forums will be grinding their teeth over the "lowly Nissan" that beat the BMW as one BMW forum member put it.
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Originally Posted by Samson
After reading the article, I must say I am disappointed on 3 counts:
1. The 0-60 time is slower than the Sedan and .3 seconds slower than the 335i. Quarter mile ET and trap speed are good, but not great. With 330 hp, I was hoping that 0-60 would be in the high 4 second range and quarter mile times in the 13's with a trap speed of around 105 mph.
2. The weight is a rather porky 3770 pounds. Not exactly a lightweight. Why would the Coupe be heavier than the Sedan?
3. Fuel economy is down 3mpg from the 335i. Really now, with the latest variable valve train, couldn't the mileage have been slightly better?
Nevertheless, it is great to see Infiniti ranked above BMW if for no other reason than the fact that guys on BMW forums will be grinding their teeth over the "lowly Nissan" that beat the BMW as one BMW forum member put it.
1. The 0-60 time is slower than the Sedan and .3 seconds slower than the 335i. Quarter mile ET and trap speed are good, but not great. With 330 hp, I was hoping that 0-60 would be in the high 4 second range and quarter mile times in the 13's with a trap speed of around 105 mph.
2. The weight is a rather porky 3770 pounds. Not exactly a lightweight. Why would the Coupe be heavier than the Sedan?
3. Fuel economy is down 3mpg from the 335i. Really now, with the latest variable valve train, couldn't the mileage have been slightly better?
Nevertheless, it is great to see Infiniti ranked above BMW if for no other reason than the fact that guys on BMW forums will be grinding their teeth over the "lowly Nissan" that beat the BMW as one BMW forum member put it.
2. I believe the coupe is heavier than the sedan because of the more reinforced doors for safety reasons.
3. Remember. Fuel economy will be different for everybody. Car and Driver got that 18mpg number but Edmunds got a higher mpg.
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now that infiniti won over the 335 is when they ask, ''does it matter''. What a bunch of bull! If the 335 wouldve won that question wouldnt be asked, there is always something, why cant they just flat out admit the g37 is the better car, PERIOD.
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now that infiniti won over the 335 is when they ask, ''does it matter''. What a bunch of bull! If the 335 wouldve won that question wouldnt be asked, there is always something, why cant they just flat out admit the g37 is the better car, PERIOD.
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Originally Posted by shibal_z
Lowly Nissan.... Irking da man is what I live for.... At least the ones that drive beemers... :P
The "Beemers" are the motorcycles built by BMW. Sometimes it is also spelled "Beamer."
The "Bimmers" are the cars.
This is the straight skinny from BMW owners and the official publications on all things BMW.
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Originally Posted by WasabiPossum
Note:
The "Beemers" are the motorcycles built by BMW. Sometimes it is also spelled "Beamer."
The "Bimmers" are the cars.
This is the straight skinny from BMW owners and the official publications on all things BMW.
The "Beemers" are the motorcycles built by BMW. Sometimes it is also spelled "Beamer."
The "Bimmers" are the cars.
This is the straight skinny from BMW owners and the official publications on all things BMW.
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Originally Posted by WasabiPossum
Note:
The "Beemers" are the motorcycles built by BMW. Sometimes it is also spelled "Beamer."
The "Bimmers" are the cars.
This is the straight skinny from BMW owners and the official publications on all things BMW.
The "Beemers" are the motorcycles built by BMW. Sometimes it is also spelled "Beamer."
The "Bimmers" are the cars.
This is the straight skinny from BMW owners and the official publications on all things BMW.