2010 Camaro

[Mercinator]

Wow is anyone surprised about how slow the base model is...6.2 0-60 doesnt matter trans

and the 1/4 mile is 14.3 or something wow...I mean I know the V8 is beast but I cant afford that.

which is why Im stickin to G35 to punk these suckers who get this car thinking there the baddest motherblankers on the road

[Mustang5L5]

Why should we be surprised? 14.3 out of the base model V6 is okay for a base engine setup

Anyone who is seriosuly interested in a Camaro with performance wouldn't buy a base model anyway. They would get the V8. Buying a V6 Mustang/Camaro/Challenger is a waste if you ask me.

[uf20wop]

14.3 is faster than a stock g, is it not?

[04G35Sedan]

I don't see how that's suprising. Look at the past V6 models out of the Mustang/Camaros (as of, say, 1994). Maybe some of the '05+ V6 running high 14s, but most of these cars are stuck in low to mid 15s. 14.3 STOCK is pretty impressive for a fairly heavy V6 out of an American car. A few mods and I'm sure it'll be a mid to low 13 second car if not better.

[theessence136]

Originally Posted by uf20wop

14.3 is faster than a stock g, is it not?

I'm pretty sure stock G35's are right around 13.9s - 14s

[OurNameIsLegion]

Originally Posted by Mercinator

Wow is anyone surprised about how slow the base model is...6.2 0-60 doesnt matter trans

and the 1/4 mile is 14.3 or something wow...I mean I know the V8 is beast but I cant afford that.

which is why Im stickin to G35 to punk these suckers who get this car thinking there the baddest motherblankers on the road

..... the "base" model will probably out gun anything but a very will driven possibly modified G35 6MT. The V8....well just forget about it...The G35 is an awesome car, but a drag racer it is not

[SVTCOBRA]

Will be curious to see how it handles in the twisties.
Base models have always been for the people that want the look, but don't care about the performance as much.
Looking forward to seeing the new Camaro in person!!

[OurNameIsLegion]

Either Car and Driver or Road and Track did a review of it (i guess it was a pre production model). They actually called the V6 version an "american g35", which I found kind of strange. Needless to say they were very impressed with the handling and ride quality.

[T MoRG x]

Is the V8 version the SS model? I know the SS is going to be a V8 but is there going to be a basic V8 like the Mustang GT and a tuned or possibly supercharged V8 like the Cobra in store for the SS?

[OurNameIsLegion]

Yes the V8 will be the "SS" model. I think they have done away with the Z28 designation for this year, or perhaps they're saving it for an LS7 powered version (which would f'n ROCK ). Basically you will be able to choose between :

V6-Auto
V6-Manual

V8-Auto (400 hp)
V8-Manual (422 hp)

The v8 will be the LS3 which is currently the base engine for the corvette. In the corvette I think it's rated at 432 hp???? Chevy has a tendency to underrate the F-Body horsepower so as not to surpass rating on the Corvette, although it's pretty common knowledge amongst f-body and corvette enthusiasts that they are the exact same engine except for maybe a little difference in intake and exhaust systems. Having previously owned a C6 with the LS2 and a six speed, I can tell you the LS3 Camaro will be a BEAST...Given a set of aftermarket heads and an aggressive cam + supporting mods (headers, exhaust, intake, etc.) it should put down 500 + rwhp n/a....throw on some nitrous and you're lookin at 600 rwhp on up. Very nice if you're a fan of American style power.

[Mustang5L5]

Originally Posted by 04G35Sedan

Maybe some of the '05+ V6 GTs running high 14s,

There are no V6 GT's. GT's are all V8

[cremaster]

Originally Posted by theessence136

I'm pretty sure stock G35's are right around 13.9s - 14s

if i'm not mistaken, the stock first gen G will run the quarter in about 14.9

[Todd157k]

Originally Posted by OurNameIsLegion

Yes the V8 will be the "SS" model. I think they have done away with the Z28 designation for this year, or perhaps they're saving it for an LS7 powered version (which would f'n ROCK ). Basically you will be able to choose between :

V6-Auto
V6-Manual

V8-Auto (400 hp)
V8-Manual (422 hp)

The v8 will be the LS3 which is currently the base engine for the corvette. In the corvette I think it's rated at 432 hp???? Chevy has a tendency to underrate the F-Body horsepower so as not to surpass rating on the Corvette, although it's pretty common knowledge amongst f-body and corvette enthusiasts that they are the exact same engine except for maybe a little difference in intake and exhaust systems. Having previously owned a C6 with the LS2 and a six speed, I can tell you the LS3 Camaro will be a BEAST...Given a set of aftermarket heads and an aggressive cam + supporting mods (headers, exhaust, intake, etc.) it should put down 500 + rwhp n/a....throw on some nitrous and you're lookin at 600 rwhp on up. Very nice if you're a fan of American style power.

Correct although F body cars died before getting anything beyond the LS1. From what I've read, the Camaro will come with the LS7 in the Z28 model (if it ever hits the streets). The difference between vettes and camaros was the weight of the camaro. They did put a different cam in the old LT motors for vettes. Just slightly more aggressive. Similar to the LS1 vs LS6.

[keff108]

All I know is the Camaro will be one BADA** car.

[SDGeneralCounsel]

Originally Posted by keff108

All I know is the Camaro will be one BADA** car.

nah, it will be a heavy, bad handling, and poor quality pig like it's predecessors. I broke pretty much every part on my 96 trans am.

Buyers will also have to worry about maintaining their cars due to GM's grim financial outlook for the future.