5th Gen Camaro curb weight updates. Sticky thread?

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The camaro is detroit muscle to me and weight does matter. Same holds true of Mustangs and Challengers in my mind anyway. All of these cars are getting to heavy. Just look at the Gt500. Talk about over weight and over priced.

My 03 Mustang I thought was too heavy when I bought it and now it looks like a fly weight. Im not going to be happy Im afraid with the weight issue. I really like the car overall but this really troubles me. Perhaps Im not realistic and the next mustangs will weigh 2 tons as well.

[2KZ28_For_Now]

Originally Posted by Supermans

Well, I prefer cars that weigh a bit more over the light weight ones. Always have and always will. I am not a drag racer and if I was, then for sure I would want the car as light as possible, and probably get a corvette.. However in this case, the corvette doesn't do it for me and looks plain Jane at this point. Nobody turns their heads when they see a corvette like they do a dodge viper for example.. In either case, this camaro for the first year will turn heads and those painted yellow with black stripes will always get a glance and someone pointing to it saying the words "Bumblebee" as all those black Pontiac Trans-Am's did that looked like KITT. Overall it is good to see the yellow V^ as the pinup picture that is leaked on the front page as that most reminds people of the Bumblebee GTO in Transformers. A huge marketing factor that Transformers 2 will have in the sales of future Camaro's...

Have you ever walked around a lowered, tricked and blacked-out Z06 Vette, in person, my friend? They are FAR from plain jane!!!! JMHO.

[Congoman775]

well the only thing that im midly worried about concerning the 2010 mustangs, would be the "weight loss" program they are talking so much about

[camaro5]

My 2009 Corvette is going to be built in one week in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, by American workers and an American company.

I was a 5th gen fanatic until the curb weight was leaked. Believe what you want about the weight, the facts will be out soon.

They did not magically remove a bunch of weight from the Zeta platform when they designed the Camaro around it.

The Canadian CAW has handled themselves poorly IMO. Blockading GM offices? Bye bye!

They also are not going to magically cut the $40,000 G8 GXP price by too much for a similarly equipped Camaro SS. Maybe $38000?

The Camaro is a great looking car inside and out and I'm sure it will be a hoot to drive.

Just not for me, to each his own.

Take care, and enjoy.

[Congoman775]

well i cant argue with you going Corvette... great car especially if your priority is curb weight... id just wish you'd have waited for something official...

[Mr. Wyndham]

I won't try to convince you to buy one or even wait. The 'Vette is a great car, and I wish you many years with it.

Originally Posted by camaro5

I was a 5th gen fanatic until the curb weight was leaked. Believe what you want about the weight, the facts will be out soon.

They did not magically remove a bunch of weight from the Zeta platform when they designed the Camaro around it.

Weight isn't a big point if they engineered the car to handle it properly. There's many vehicles that are 'overweight', but don't feel like it. And besides the point, there's not much you can do about it. (ie saftey regs, etc...)

Originally Posted by camaro5

They also are not going to magically cut the $40,000 G8 GXP price by too much for a similarly equipped Camaro SS. Maybe $38000.

I know you're not alone in this assumption. And I can't wait wait for them to release pricing, and prove you guys wrong by thousands of dollars!!

[Congoman775]

I hope your right Dragon. Im not gonna be able to pay anything over 30 for mine, but im not getting it unless its got a big thirsty V8.

[camaro5]

Thanks guys!

And Joe, I'm betting on seeing your contributuions to society on the TV news someday. Good Luck!

[pinkcamaro10]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I know you're not alone in this assumption. And I can't wait wait for them to release pricing, and prove you guys wrong by thousands of dollars!!

I hope you don't let me down, because i am trusting you.

I think you know something we dont.

[carsismeZ06]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Weight isn't a big point if they engineered the car to handle it properly. There's many vehicles that are 'overweight', but don't feel like it. And besides the point, there's not much you can do about it. (ie saftey regs, etc...)

Like the Nissan GT-R!

[z28camaro2471]

Originally Posted by camaro5

My 2009 Corvette is going to be built in one week in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, by American workers and an American company.

I was a 5th gen fanatic until the curb weight was leaked. Believe what you want about the weight, the facts will be out soon.

They did not magically remove a bunch of weight from the Zeta platform when they designed the Camaro around it.

The Canadian CAW has handled themselves poorly IMO. Blockading GM offices? Bye bye!

They also are not going to magically cut the $40,000 G8 GXP price by too much for a similarly equipped Camaro SS. Maybe $38000?

The Camaro is a great looking car inside and out and I'm sure it will be a hoot to drive.

Just not for me, to each his own.

Take care, and enjoy.

Can't argue with that decision. The Corvette is the Camaro's big brother!

Two reasons the Camaro always makes sense for me. Four seats let me cart the family around better and well to be honest they cost less than Corvettes.

With respect to the Camaro's weight, we all have to remember we are not talking about an expensive exotic. This is a car that in base form will be priced competitively with the Malibu. Hell you could option out a Cobalt SS that would exceed the base Camaro's price (I'm speculating since we don't have final pricing but I'm guessing I'm correct on this).

Additionally one can NOT compare the weight of this car to cars from 10, 20 or 30 years ago. The government mandates crash worthiness (adds weight). Consumers, with few exceptions demand comforts such as AC, PW, PL and powerful sound systems (all add weight). Since 75-80% of customers order these options, it is cheaper to equip all vehicles with them. I have no doubt that without the above, GM could produce a 3,000lb/400 hp Camaro for $25-30 grand.

And lastly, let's not forget the Camaro is roughly 200-400 lbs lighter than the Challenger. Hell it compares to the GT-R with it's carbon fiber this and that.

I'll end my time on the soapbox with this, GOOD JOB GM TEAM!!

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I won't try to convince you to buy one or even wait. The 'Vette is a great car, and I wish you many years with it.


Weight isn't a big point if they engineered the car to handle it properly. There's many vehicles that are 'overweight', but don't feel like it. And besides the point, there's not much you can do about it. (ie saftey regs, etc...)


I know you're not alone in this assumption. And I can't wait wait for them to release pricing, and prove you guys wrong by thousands of dollars!!

Well said!

and Camaro5, congratulations on the vette purchase!!!!

[BitchinCamaro]

The disappointing thing about the weight is the number of people who are blaming it on the Camaro Team and the GM engineers. The problem is the general public, they demand safety (can't blame them) They won't buy a car without a 4 or 5 star crash rating and are constantly pushing for stricter safety regulations.
Also, cars that don't have all the creature comforts get crossed off peoples lists pretty quick.
If you want to see lighter cars start telling your family and friends to quit worrying about safety and features when choosing a car. I am sure GM did all they could to keep the weight down at the price point.

[carsismeZ06]

Originally Posted by BitchinCamaro

The disappointing thing about the weight is the number of people who are blaming it on the Camaro Team and the GM engineers. The problem is the general public, they demand safety (can't blame them) They won't buy a car without a 4 or 5 star crash rating and are constantly pushing for stricter safety regulations.
Also, cars that don't have all the creature comforts get crossed off peoples lists pretty quick.
If you want to see lighter cars start telling your family and friends to quit worrying about safety and features when choosing a car. I am sure GM did all they could to keep the weight down at the price point.

I think owning a 1 star crash saftey rating car would be awesome. Then when chicks see you in you're low-weight sports car you can say "Yeah it's the most bad-ass car around. Every time I go to a stop-light, theres a 1 in 4 chance I die." Then they think you're a bad boy, and that's that!