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UCF w00t · 03-17-2009, 06:45 PM

Guys... this is the 80% production test model and was spied last spring going around the ring. It's very likely that an actual production model could do a good bit faster.
Here's video...

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Originally Posted by 4thGenRocks

Just curious, where are you guys getting your numbers from? I can't seem to find any info :( Edmunds??Motortrend?

GM. It was in their press releases, written on here by fbodfather, and is on www.chevrolet.com/camaro. We'll have independent results/reviews from the mags Friday at 6pm.

Douge · 03-17-2009, 07:31 PM

Not that Heinricy can't drive but I don't think its that impressive. I will say however, that with a good suspension set up and some sticky tires, it could likely post a very repsectable time. I threw a bunch of money at the suspension on my Cayman and had it corner balanced and it was a whole new car.

zebra · 03-17-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by G8GT4now

My 8.19 seconds was just a smart ass reply to the guy who asked if it was 8 hours or 8 minutes.

no smart *** comments are allowed on the interweb!

Mr Twisty · 03-18-2009, 08:02 AM

here's the old (longer) vid without all the talk.

joepitt · 03-18-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

E46 is the prior generation M3. 2000-2006. The new M3 is not on that list, and I hate to say it but will likely soundly beat the Camaro.

What does the M3 cost?

themossman · 03-18-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by joepitt

What does the M3 cost?

If you have to ask....

Coupe starts at ~$58k

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-18-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by G8GT4now

I thought it was 8.19 seconds .......

LOL, don't worry about tacticalZ.

he is only 10 years old!

DET MUSL · 03-18-2009, 01:29 PM

Oh that is sweet..... Plus this also goes to show how awesome the turbo Cobalt SS is too being only about 3 seconds slower......

Tactical Z · 03-18-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

it's 8 hours! the ring is actually a track from the western border (germany /netherlands) all the way to the eastern border (germany/poland) and back!

I know what it is, I race on it all the time on Forza...but it only takes mintues for me so...

kdbolt70 · 03-18-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4thGenRocks

Just curious, where are you guys getting your numbers from? I can't seem to find any info :( Edmunds??Motortrend?

GM's Camaro website

hickster · 03-19-2009, 12:12 AM

Want to see what a 7:26.4 lap looks like behind the wheel of a ZR1?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9988138-1.html
hickster

RobclassicZ28 · 03-19-2009, 06:53 PM

What time does a Z51 Vette run the Ring in? That would be the ideal comparison...almost identical powerplant...Camaro weighs a bit more though...it would be nice to know how it holds up...

1_2Many · 03-19-2009, 07:04 PM

Using the Ring times is not a very accurate way to compare cars IMO unless they use the same driver for each car. That course is so long that even the tiniest difference in driving style can mean +/- seconds per lap.

Isn't it amazing how we as consumers get sucked in to the BS marketing? How many of us will REALLY notice the difference in performance or better yet even be able to take advantage of it? Most of us are only going to care how quickly we get from stoplight to stoplight or onto the freeway. Comparing numbers like these is almost like inmates comparing dick size...even if you got a monster it's not like you can use it...well at least your cell mate hopes not.

Chewy · 03-19-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RobclassicZ28

That would be the ideal comparison...almost identical powerplant...Camaro weighs a bit more though...

what model are you ordering that has an LS9?!

03-17-2009, 07:31 PM	#58
Douge Eurotrash Connossieur Drives: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 188	Not that Heinricy can't drive but I don't think its that impressive. I will say however, that with a good suspension set up and some sticky tires, it could likely post a very repsectable time. I threw a bunch of money at the suspension on my Cayman and had it corner balanced and it was a whole new car. __________________ 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS, Imperial Blue/Gray Silver Rally Stripes

03-18-2009, 08:02 AM	#60
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	here's the old (longer) vid without all the talk. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

03-18-2009, 01:29 PM	#64
DET MUSL Let's Go Wings! Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 313 View My Garage	Oh that is sweet..... Plus this also goes to show how awesome the turbo Cobalt SS is too being only about 3 seconds slower...... __________________ Current Ride 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Mods: GMPP Stage 2 K&N CAI Vibrant Racing Muffler Carbon Fiber Hood w/ SS style scoop Black Wheels Best 1/4 Mile Time 13.8 @ 101.4mph

03-19-2009, 07:04 PM	#69
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	Using the Ring times is not a very accurate way to compare cars IMO unless they use the same driver for each car. That course is so long that even the tiniest difference in driving style can mean +/- seconds per lap. Isn't it amazing how we as consumers get sucked in to the BS marketing? How many of us will REALLY notice the difference in performance or better yet even be able to take advantage of it? Most of us are only going to care how quickly we get from stoplight to stoplight or onto the freeway. Comparing numbers like these is almost like inmates comparing dick size...even if you got a monster it's not like you can use it...well at least your cell mate hopes not. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

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hickster Drives: Tacoma 4X4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: AK Posts: 1	Want to see what a 7:26.4 lap looks like behind the wheel of a ZR1? http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9988138-1.html hickster

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RobclassicZ28 Drives: 1981 Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 11 View My Garage	What time does a Z51 Vette run the Ring in? That would be the ideal comparison...almost identical powerplant...Camaro weighs a bit more though...it would be nice to know how it holds up...