Hot Rod Magazine 1/4 mile times for the SS (12s)and the V6(14s) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

hp for life · 05-22-2009, 06:56 AM

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...ive/index.html

????? Has this been discussed b4 here? Just saw it last nite at the store. Bone stock on a unpreped surface they went 12.95 at 112.xx mph.

PAUL SS · 05-22-2009, 08:37 AM

No, but someone here was begging for a 13.00 run. I guess this covers it.

hp for life · 05-22-2009, 09:16 AM

They also went 14.29 at 100.xx mph in the V6. I'm not crazy about the times but more excited with the trap speeds, thats were the real potential is.

zman302 · 05-22-2009, 09:44 AM

14.3 in a base model is pretty good, especially with a weight of 3750 lbs. Still faster than the base mustang and challenger

hp for life · 05-22-2009, 09:53 AM

I'm really digging those trap speeds by both cars. I think w/ some drg radials and tuning out torque management and some basic suspenions up grades your looking at mid 12's in the SS and 13's for the v6 on the avg.

logan1080 · 05-22-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

No, but someone here was begging for a 13.00 run. I guess this covers it.

Yup I'm happy. Video?

98redm6 · 05-22-2009, 11:11 AM

Did they do this on the track or with a gtech meter, iphone app?

EDIT: Here is what the article says about their testing. I'd still like to see if anyone can break into the 12s using track timing equipment.

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We know you guys will want the quarter-mile figures first so here they are: The LS3-powered coupe with manual 6-speed gearbox did the quarter in 12.95 seconds at 112.92 mph. Naturally, we didn't have an actual drag strip at our disposal, so these numbers were obtained with a VBox GPS-based data-acquisition unit with 12 inches of rollout programmed into the software to simulate the staging zone on a real strip. (A drag strips's timing system gives a car about a one-foot head start. Without the rollout the e.t. is 13.24 seconds.) Best results were obtained with the electronic traction control shut off via the handy switch in the center of the dash. While the ice-cold and totally unprepared pavement provided precious little traction, dialing up some wheel speed with the throttle produced a satisfactory launch - and plenty of satisfying tire smoke, too. The 0-60 mph and 0-80 mph times were 4.70 and 7.15 seconds, respectively.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...ive/index.html

Verio · 05-22-2009, 11:54 AM

Bah, this doesn't count. I'd like to see REAL 13.0 track times on a base model. GPS FTL.

fdjizm · 05-22-2009, 11:56 AM

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(A drag strips's timing system gives a car about a one-foot head start. Without the rollout the e.t. is 13.24 seconds.)

they need to get to the drag strip.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-22-2009, 11:58 AM

That's engourageing and pretty much the same way the other mags calculated 1/4 mile times and trap speeds...

Meh, it's better than a poke in the eye.

I'm sure we'll see a real 12 sec run.

RCowan · 05-23-2009, 12:19 AM

This is going to be an exciting fall.

Hesh · 05-23-2009, 12:52 AM

I think this run was done at the same time all the others were at Milford. Read the article the other day and just dont remember.

duder4thgen · 05-24-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zman302

14.3 in a base model is pretty good, especially with a weight of 3750 lbs. Still faster than the base mustang and challenger

I agree, 14.3 is stock lt1 territory, for a base v6 thats pretty crazy.

1320junkie · 07-11-2009, 01:37 PM

Great topic to bring back up...bump

05-22-2009, 06:56 AM	#1
hp for life Drives: 93z28 with a few mods Join Date: May 2009 Location: nnj Posts: 12	Hot Rod Magazine 1/4 mile times for the SS (12s)and the V6(14s) http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...ive/index.html ????? Has this been discussed b4 here? Just saw it last nite at the store. Bone stock on a unpreped surface they went 12.95 at 112.xx mph. __________________ Heavely dieted 93z28 w/ a few mods. IOM SS on the way

05-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	No, but someone here was begging for a 13.00 run. I guess this covers it. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

05-22-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
hp for life Drives: 93z28 with a few mods Join Date: May 2009 Location: nnj Posts: 12	They also went 14.29 at 100.xx mph in the V6. I'm not crazy about the times but more excited with the trap speeds, thats were the real potential is. __________________ Heavely dieted 93z28 w/ a few mods. IOM SS on the way

05-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#5
hp for life Drives: 93z28 with a few mods Join Date: May 2009 Location: nnj Posts: 12	I'm really digging those trap speeds by both cars. I think w/ some drg radials and tuning out torque management and some basic suspenions up grades your looking at mid 12's in the SS and 13's for the v6 on the avg. __________________ Heavely dieted 93z28 w/ a few mods. IOM SS on the way

05-22-2009, 11:54 AM	#8
Verio Taking it 1 day at a time Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 751 View My Garage	Bah, this doesn't count. I'd like to see REAL 13.0 track times on a base model. GPS FTL. __________________ Order#: NJWGTF 1100, Preliminary order accepted 04/27/2009 6000, Delivered to the customer 07/23/2009 - 3 Months (worth the wait!!)

05-22-2009, 09:44 AM	#4
zman302 DZ 302 4spd Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 131 View My Garage	14.3 in a base model is pretty good, especially with a weight of 3750 lbs. Still faster than the base mustang and challenger

05-22-2009, 11:58 AM	#10
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	That's engourageing and pretty much the same way the other mags calculated 1/4 mile times and trap speeds... Meh, it's better than a poke in the eye. I'm sure we'll see a real 12 sec run. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-23-2009, 12:19 AM	#11
RCowan Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: H-town Posts: 156	This is going to be an exciting fall.

05-23-2009, 12:52 AM	#12
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 566	I think this run was done at the same time all the others were at Milford. Read the article the other day and just dont remember.

07-11-2009, 01:37 PM	#14
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Great topic to bring back up...bump