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Number 3 · 09-28-2009, 03:40 PM

Well that rules our the Fourth Gen too. They were built in St. Therese' Canada. Oooops.

It's got muscle, and it's a car, hence muscle car.

Arguably engine displacement, torque, and HP are required for this category. That's generally why imports haven't qualified. A high HP 3.0 to 3.7 Liter V6 doesn't quite cut it for muscle..........IMO.

But thanks for grabbing that big ole spoon and trying to stir the pot.

StangKiller-SS · 09-28-2009, 03:42 PM

A lot of people consider today's performance cars as Pony cars, reserving Muscle cars to the 60's & early 70's performance cars. To me I really don't care what it's considered because under the hood it's got the performance if not even better than of a Muscle car, pony car, or sports car.

1camaro70 · 09-28-2009, 03:46 PM

Camaro verses 2009 Impala: 10" shorter, 2 1/2" wider, 4" lower, 150 lb. heavier.
2010 Camaro verses 1969 Camaro SS 396: 69 did 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, 2010 5 seconds,
1969 1/4 mile 14.7 sec. @ 98.7 mph, 2010 110 mph

Muscle Car.

SlingShot · 09-28-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

You gotta get over some things. The World Economy and the way the Manufacturers conduct their business and engineering is nowhere near the way it was done inthe '60's.

And to be honest, be thankful because the quality in the 60's wasn't that great ......

"prima"Donna · 09-28-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

Sports coupe is generally a 2 seater. Doesn't matter where it's built it's a gm/chevy and it's a muscular beast. It's big and mean and goes fast and it has it alot of HP...It's a muscle car a 21st century muscle car.

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Originally Posted by ahart04

you will never be able to get people to stop calling it a muscle car....including me. its really simple...culture, heritage, history.

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

This subject has been beaten to death

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Originally Posted by Metal Camaro

No its a muscle car...trust me

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Originally Posted by Camaro509

Muscle car 100%

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Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

Muscle Car is more of a term of endearment or affection since the nameplate is synonymous with muscle cars.

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Originally Posted by J3ffZ28

um i would have to say muscle car just because
1. its a camaro
2. Heritage
3. HP (the definition of muscle)

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Originally Posted by rex113

Its a muscle car on steroids.

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Who cares what it's "called?" What difference does it make??

I CALL MINE A "ROCKETSHIP"...

VenomZ302 · 09-28-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jrboyd_1980

Well, lets see.

Sport cars are considered 2 seaters so it is not a sports car.

Uh, Porsche 911s have 4 seats...

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Luxury sedan's are not known to have power, so not a Luxury Sedan.

What about the LS460 with 380hp?

cab2g · 09-28-2009, 03:56 PM

Canada isn't really that far away anyway. We invented the borders between the countries, we can also define for ourselves what we think is a muscle car. To each his own, but for me, this is a true muscle car.

NAHURRY · 09-28-2009, 04:06 PM

I was kinda dissapointed when Ed Pepper called it the 20th century
sports car..

....It's a muscle car imo.

Infern0 · 09-28-2009, 04:08 PM

Not sure about yours but my sticker says engine assembled in the US....other misc parts from Mexico.

I don't base the muscle on my cup holder, I base it on the bad a$$ LS3 inside assembled in the U.S. of A. Camaro = American Muscle Car. Face!

FenwickHockey65 · 09-28-2009, 04:12 PM

Haven't used this in a while...

Iroczlover · 09-28-2009, 04:23 PM

IT WAS NEVER A MUSCLE CAR its a PONY car god get it right.

a Muscle car is the family car that can sit 5 or more butts in it with a big flipping engine in it a over sized small block or a big block in it. these only ran from 64-74 & started with the GTO.

a sports CAR is a 2 seater, a corvette, viper (well of course your Shelby gt is part of that group as well now)

a Sports coupe is a 2 door 4 seater car, (yes the Camaro can be classified as that as well)

jrboyd_1980 · 09-28-2009, 04:25 PM

I am a little old school, but refuse to classify the Camaro in a class named after a Ford

Z/28orSs · 09-28-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infern0

Not sure about yours but my sticker says engine assembled in the US....other misc parts from Mexico.

I don't base the muscle on my cup holder, I base it on the bad a$$ LS3 inside assembled in the U.S. of A. Camaro = American Muscle Car. Face!

ha +1

Iroczlover · 09-28-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jrboyd_1980

I am a little old school, but refuse to classify the Camaro in a class named after a Ford

:bangdesk::bangdesk::bangdesk::bangdesk::bangdesk:

Manufacturer Pony car Muscle car
AMC Javelin AMX
Chevrolet Camaro Chevelle
Dodge Challenger Charger
Ford Mustang Torino
Mercury Cougar Montego
Oldsmobile none 442
Plymouth Barracuda Road Runner
Pontiac Firebird GTO

09-28-2009, 03:40 PM	#29
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,185 View My Garage	Well that rules our the Fourth Gen too. They were built in St. Therese' Canada. Oooops. It's got muscle, and it's a car, hence muscle car. Arguably engine displacement, torque, and HP are required for this category. That's generally why imports haven't qualified. A high HP 3.0 to 3.7 Liter V6 doesn't quite cut it for muscle..........IMO. But thanks for grabbing that big ole spoon and trying to stir the pot. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-28-2009, 03:56 PM	#35
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	Canada isn't really that far away anyway. We invented the borders between the countries, we can also define for ourselves what we think is a muscle car. To each his own, but for me, this is a true muscle car. __________________

09-28-2009, 04:06 PM	#36
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	I was kinda dissapointed when Ed Pepper called it the 20th century sports car......It's a muscle car imo.

09-28-2009, 04:12 PM	#38
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Haven't used this in a while... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#39
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	IT WAS NEVER A MUSCLE CAR its a PONY car god get it right. a Muscle car is the family car that can sit 5 or more butts in it with a big flipping engine in it a over sized small block or a big block in it. these only ran from 64-74 & started with the GTO. a sports CAR is a 2 seater, a corvette, viper (well of course your Shelby gt is part of that group as well now) a Sports coupe is a 2 door 4 seater car, (yes the Camaro can be classified as that as well) __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

09-28-2009, 03:42 PM	#30
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	A lot of people consider today's performance cars as Pony cars, reserving Muscle cars to the 60's & early 70's performance cars. To me I really don't care what it's considered because under the hood it's got the performance if not even better than of a Muscle car, pony car, or sports car.

09-28-2009, 03:46 PM	#31
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	Camaro verses 2009 Impala: 10" shorter, 2 1/2" wider, 4" lower, 150 lb. heavier. 2010 Camaro verses 1969 Camaro SS 396: 69 did 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, 2010 5 seconds, 1969 1/4 mile 14.7 sec. @ 98.7 mph, 2010 110 mph Muscle Car.

09-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#37
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Not sure about yours but my sticker says engine assembled in the US....other misc parts from Mexico. I don't base the muscle on my cup holder, I base it on the bad a$$ LS3 inside assembled in the U.S. of A. Camaro = American Muscle Car. Face!

09-28-2009, 04:25 PM	#40
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,174	I am a little old school, but refuse to classify the Camaro in a class named after a Ford

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