Question : is the V6 faster than anything? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

n!ght r!der · 08-31-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFreako

Like really, the V6 camaro....i feel it can't beat any other sport V6 car

maybe just the v6 challenger,
ehh
Hyundai's 2010 Genesis is faster
sort of...
2010 350Z is faster
370Z?
any infinite V6 car is faster
Infiniti G37 maybe i guess.
Altima coupe is faster too i guess
no
the new 2011 V6 mustang is faster
kinda
The V6 camaro is only a showcar, it looks nice, that all i guess
no

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CamaroFreako · 08-31-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by n!ght r!der

2010 350Z is faster
370Z?

Altima coupe is faster too i guess
no

I mean one of those new 350Z not 2003 model or something old u happy u can beat it. didn't mean the 370Z

5.7 stock 0-60 altima coupe 3.5....so that a yes

CamaroFreako · 08-31-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ghazzi1397

check this thread for a list of cars beaten by the V6
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=89691&page=2

most of them are old models mustangs from 2005+

or sedans or won by driver error

ghazzi1397 · 08-31-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFreako

most of them are old models mustangs from 2005+

or sedans or won by driver error

I think its time for you to sell your LT man lol...maybe get a ZR1 this way you're king on the road or on the track

nashstat · 08-31-2010, 08:59 PM

"Who cares, it's a Hyundai"...

Almost all manufacturers care about what Hyundai is doing, because they have a reputation of making good products very quick.

n!ght r!der · 08-31-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFreako

I mean one of those new 350Z not 2003 model or something old u happy u can beat it. didn't mean the 370Z

5.7 stock 0-60 altima coupe 3.5....so that a yes

so you mean a 2007-2009 350z?

I just read that the altima does 0-60 in 5.5

so its a little faster. but its still FWD lol. and thats outrageous.

IROCanSS · 08-31-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

Some of them yeah...but not all IMO.

The 1990-1992 350tpi cars (1990 was still an iroc) could run as low as 13.9-14.0 in stock form and trapped as high as 98-99.

It would spank every 305 iroc no doubt. The 350 tpi in the 86-89 cars had a little less horsepower and would be about equal with the new 6. But I would think the 90-92 had an edge.

I have read all the arguing back and forth... I have a 89 IROC 350 tpi and it seems pretty slow. Maybe I am jsut used to the SS. We had the car since new and it used to seem much faster! I do have a hard time believing it will run with the V6 though... just saying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFreako

I mean one of those new 350Z not 2003 model or something old u happy u can beat it. didn't mean the 370Z

370 took the place of the 350 a couple years ago. The 370 is pretty fast. My friend has one, it would roast the V6 Camaro, youre right.

CamaroFreako · 08-31-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ghazzi1397

I think its time for you to sell your LT man lol...maybe get a ZR1 this way you're king on the road or on the track

Why would i sell my car?

I am talking about the V6 camaro in general, people happy it have 304 HP thinking it fast while its not

COPO_Chevy · 08-31-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFreako

Why would i sell my car?

I am talking about the V6 camaro in general, people happy it have 304 HP thinking it fast while its not

FWIW, the v6 Camaro actually has 312hp @ 6500rpm and 278 ft/lb torq. @ 5100rpm..could be a little off on the rpm's but in any case, thats what it is.

*DGthe3* · 09-01-2010, 01:28 AM

Comparing cars based on the engine alone is pretty misguided. The V6 Camaro is faster than a V8 Mercury Grand Marquis. Meanwhile, a 4 cylinder Cobalt SS is quicker than both of them. Engine configurations by themselves don't dictate performance. No single specification does.

The fairest comparison would be between cars of near equal price. In which case, the V6 Camaro actually competes against a lot of 4 cylinder cars, while the SS is priced against V6 cars. Additionally, the Camaro isn't about all out performance. Its affordable performance. And 300+ hp, 0-60 in around 6s, and 1/4 in the low 14s range is pretty good. Especially when you figure that you can get that for under $25k US. Its an extremely short list of cars that can do that. So sure, there are plenty of rides that are faster. But few are faster for less cash. And none will turn as many heads as the Camaro.

MillerTime · 09-01-2010, 02:20 AM

I think you answered your own question...Yes the V6 is closer to the back of the pack in the 1/4 mile time. in this particular car it wasn't designed to be a 1/4 mile record breaker, It was for those who couldn't afford/didn't want a v8 but still wanted the awesome lines on this car. As you stated, there will always be something faster V6 or V8. If you just want to complain about how "slow" the V6 is when compared to other V6's then why did you buy it in the first place. Either way...enjoy your car or get something that you can enjoy.

KMPrenger · 09-01-2010, 12:55 PM

How about we move this topic back to the original topic.....

Actually I don't care where this thread goes but I had to add my .02.

To the OP....what a whiner!! I have seen absolutely no pride in any of your posts and instead just like to talk about how slow you think it is, or how it can't beat anything, or you seem to almost want to make fun of other V6 owners who think their car is "fast".

Do you even like your car? Are you happy to be an owner? Can you sleep at night knowing that there are other cars out there in the same "class" that can beat it? Your comparing your car to the 370z and infinite cars...which are NOT in the same price point. You could strap on a turbo, have nearly 400 horses at the crank and still be under the price point of these cars.

By the way, since you like to go by Magazine results, you do know that motortrend recently got a 5.4 0- 60 time out of the synergy green manual car. Is 5.4 slow??? I mean lets get serious here.

These are ALL quick cars! Camaro's main fault is its weight....drop it down to mustang weight and you'd be looking at as quick or quicker times, but we all know that isn't likely until the next major update in 2014 or 2015.

All I have to say is, take some pride in your ride, or sell it and get a car that you feel is faster (when only a few more years down the road it will be "SLOW" compared to the newer competition)

2010 2-Tone · 09-01-2010, 12:58 PM

If you were that worried about speed, you should have bought the SS crybaby!!

ViperTomcat · 09-01-2010, 01:01 PM

Its faster than a 1989 Dodge Omni.

There..it is faster than something.

09-01-2010, 01:28 AM	#38
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Comparing cars based on the engine alone is pretty misguided. The V6 Camaro is faster than a V8 Mercury Grand Marquis. Meanwhile, a 4 cylinder Cobalt SS is quicker than both of them. Engine configurations by themselves don't dictate performance. No single specification does. The fairest comparison would be between cars of near equal price. In which case, the V6 Camaro actually competes against a lot of 4 cylinder cars, while the SS is priced against V6 cars. Additionally, the Camaro isn't about all out performance. Its affordable performance. And 300+ hp, 0-60 in around 6s, and 1/4 in the low 14s range is pretty good. Especially when you figure that you can get that for under $25k US. Its an extremely short list of cars that can do that. So sure, there are plenty of rides that are faster. But few are faster for less cash. And none will turn as many heads as the Camaro. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

09-01-2010, 02:20 AM	#39
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	I think you answered your own question...Yes the V6 is closer to the back of the pack in the 1/4 mile time. in this particular car it wasn't designed to be a 1/4 mile record breaker, It was for those who couldn't afford/didn't want a v8 but still wanted the awesome lines on this car. As you stated, there will always be something faster V6 or V8. If you just want to complain about how "slow" the V6 is when compared to other V6's then why did you buy it in the first place. Either way...enjoy your car or get something that you can enjoy. __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

09-01-2010, 12:55 PM	#40
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	How about we move this topic back to the original topic..... Actually I don't care where this thread goes but I had to add my .02. To the OP....what a whiner!! I have seen absolutely no pride in any of your posts and instead just like to talk about how slow you think it is, or how it can't beat anything, or you seem to almost want to make fun of other V6 owners who think their car is "fast". Do you even like your car? Are you happy to be an owner? Can you sleep at night knowing that there are other cars out there in the same "class" that can beat it? Your comparing your car to the 370z and infinite cars...which are NOT in the same price point. You could strap on a turbo, have nearly 400 horses at the crank and still be under the price point of these cars. By the way, since you like to go by Magazine results, you do know that motortrend recently got a 5.4 0- 60 time out of the synergy green manual car. Is 5.4 slow??? I mean lets get serious here. These are ALL quick cars! Camaro's main fault is its weight....drop it down to mustang weight and you'd be looking at as quick or quicker times, but we all know that isn't likely until the next major update in 2014 or 2015. All I have to say is, take some pride in your ride, or sell it and get a car that you feel is faster (when only a few more years down the road it will be "SLOW" compared to the newer competition) __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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08-31-2010, 08:59 PM	#33
nashstat Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 439	"Who cares, it's a Hyundai"... Almost all manufacturers care about what Hyundai is doing, because they have a reputation of making good products very quick.

09-01-2010, 12:58 PM	#41
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