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      07-27-2009, 07:49 PM   #20
Robert
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Originally Posted by Merefield View Post
New Nissan 370Z: 1:27.5
New BMW Z4 (E89): 1:28.2
Old BMW Z4M roadster: 1:26.0 (damp track)

Not quite a fair comparison, that was the 370 Coupe ... I wonder how much the 370Z Roadster would do it in?

And it looked like the E89 handled really nicely which Clarkson remarked upon (albeit an apparent tendency to oversteer when pushed hard by the Stig, lol)

So only just over a couple of seconds for the M division to shave off when they get round to it
Both are great cars with one aiming for value and other for refinement. The one second difference is negligible and I think the general public will prefer the Z4 over the Z due to comfort. The Refinement, which comes at a high price though, on top of my head, will be a 20k premium. I believe a fully loaded Z is low 40s? but the Z4 will be in the low 60s range (USD).
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