BRZ vs 370z Video
 

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:D yay

Remarkable effort.

Would've been better if it were the same driver and on the same day to reduce variables. Nevertheless it's a solid effort! Can't wait to take one of them out for a test drive!

Different driver, and the Z wasn't stock. I think same driver, stock-for-stock would show the BRZ out on top. The Z doesn't get a chance to use it's HP advantage on this course; gymkhana is the great equalizer for chassis setup.

Ya that was a good showing and a great video. I just wish both cars were stock.

Seems like the BRZ was ahead for the first 1/3 then in the power sections fell a little behind, then was equal in handling for a little, then the 370z pulled ahead at the end again.

I agree, I wish both were stock but hey you take what you can get!

It looked like the driver lost focus about 1/3 way through, then the Z caught up. BRZ was definitely ahead in the beginning.

It's interesting that they both start at the same time but the BRZ is first to get to the first cone, which would suggest the BRZ has better acceleration. But you can tell through the rest of the video the 370Z is able to accelerate much faster away from the pivot cones which is why it catches up and wins. Maybe it was just a bad launch by the 370Z. BRZ is definitely a momentum car, once he loses his speed around that first pivot cone the 370Z walks away with it.

different drivers, Z not stock. cannot compare the two this way.

The BRZ definitly looks more nimble and seeing as weighs 500-600lbs less than the Z it should be. The Z is at a serious disadvantage here and that just goes to show you how good that chassis is.

IF that BRZ had some more power it would have won easily. Take this onto a track on the other hand and the Z wins every time.

BRZ had less body roll and nose dive.

1 sec difference is impressive.

The BRZ was 100% stock and on stock tires. The 370Z was purpose-built and likely on much better rubber.

Also, don't forget the 370Z driver probably has been driving his car for years. The BRZ driver could only have been driving it for months at most. And not many gymkhanas either.

How do we know that the Z isn't stock other than the wheels?

The video stated it was Gymkhana Spec. I'm pretty sure that's not a trim level in Japan. And looking at the ride height and how it behaves in the corners makes me think it does not have a stock suspension.

Does the BRZ get disqualified for hitting a cone though? LOL