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Originally Posted by FC_GIBB
I was suprised by the LFX and the 6spd trans they put in the Impala it seems like a great powertrain for this car.
I haven't been able to find any videos of the 12-13 LFX Impala actually in action. But by the seat of my pants the acceleration feels like it was right there w/ my out going 12 Mustang V6 (manual w/ 2.73's) which I'm happy with.
Impala is 3650lbs, so its about 100lbs lighter than the Camaro
Impala has 22hp less and 16lb/ft less tq.
also not too sure on the gearing of the Impala 6spd auto
AOL autos puts 12 Impala at a 6.3s 0-60 and the 12 Camaro at a 6.0s 0-60...  |
My mother owns a LFX Impala and while its a great car with a great engine there is no way it could compete with a LFX Camaro much less the 2011+ Mustang V6. From driving it I suspect the gearing, trans in general, torque management and general tune is holding it back. Like you said its lighter than a LFX Camaro and if it had a better trans and tune I bet it would be faster but sadly I think they put a trans and tuning with it that was designed for economy and comfort not performance.