I8 Roadster vs Z (fairlady Z)
BMW · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
I8 Roadster
Beats the Z (fairlady Z) by 0.11s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the I8 Roadster beats the Z (fairlady Z) comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the I8 Roadster thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
369 hp
400 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
ELECTRIC MOTOR
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
570 Nm
475 Nm
Price
$165,000
$40,000
Simulated race times
Distance
I8 Roadster
Z (fairlady Z)
100 m
5.511s
5.566s
1/8 mile
8.173s
8.251s
1/4 mile
12.348s
12.456s
1 km
22.372s
22.526s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Z (fairlady Z) is $40,000 vs $165,000 for the I8 Roadster — a $125,000 gap. Power: Z (fairlady Z) makes 31 hp more (369 vs 400).
FAQ
Which is faster, the I8 Roadster or the Z (fairlady Z)?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the I8 Roadster is faster, beating the Z (fairlady Z) by 0.11 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the I8 Roadster vs the Z (fairlady Z)?
The I8 Roadster hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the Z (fairlady Z) does it in 4.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The I8 Roadster produces 369 hp; the Z (fairlady Z) produces 400 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The I8 Roadster tops out at 250 km/h, and the Z (fairlady Z) reaches 250 km/h.
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