07-23-2008, 12:56 AM | #239 |
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4.9 S 0 to 60 for the SS hmmm that's funny the Mustang GT does that too with a 100 ponies less lol...must be the obese weight of the maro sorry I am just not impressed with 3900 pounds + for the SS
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07-23-2008, 01:05 AM | #240 |
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I hear ya. However the V8 automatic was clocked at 4.6, so there is still hope
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07-23-2008, 01:13 AM | #241 | |
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Light is now on. And yes please watch the language it is getting rough in a couple of threads. |
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07-23-2008, 05:08 AM | #242 | |
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Scott, nothing personal here, but I think I speak for many when I say the California presentation Sheryl put on was far more interesting and informative than the 2 Ed's dissertation on how great Chevy is as a brand. It's almost as if they forgot there was a real Camaro in the room. To be honest, I was expecting a little more pomp and cirmcumstance..... A full scale presentation at the Cobo. Two big video screens showing the history of the Camaro before the unveiling, put to some great classic rock tunes. And the car, being driven by any one of you (Bob Lutz gets to drive too many of the unveiled cars, you guys deserve a little spotlight), comes crashing through a sheet of glass and on to the stage. Instead we get some hum drum garage (yes, I know the garage has history, but it looked like my Grandparent's garage) and the 2 Eds with lots of blah blah blah not related to the Camaro. Come on. I know you guys can do alot better. |
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07-23-2008, 10:05 AM | #243 |
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^ I think a lot of us agree it wasn't as flashy as we'd hoped.
But Fbodfather already stated that they didn't have the budget to put on a big show. Which is understandable given everthing GM is doing to realign with the auto market. I don't think they are happy with the show either. I'm sure they all wanted the Concept reveal for the production car. Just my thoughs. I'm prepared to cut them some slack. Times are changin'. Good news is GM's stock is up.
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07-23-2008, 12:11 PM | #244 |
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'Non-color' would be transparent or translucent.
By your reasoning, Black is also a 'non-color'. And, as I explained once before, Black would be the only TRUE 'non-color' since it doesn't reflect ANY of the various spectrums(colors) of light. White and Silver are colors. Always have been, always will be. |
07-23-2008, 01:10 PM | #245 | |
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Anyone else think that the top of the line Camaro is going to weigh in at more than the GT500 or Challenger? |
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07-23-2008, 01:11 PM | #246 | ||
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The only way the Mustang will beat a stock 2010 Camaro, the Mustang will need multipe Mods. thats the only way. This has been hammered out over and over again, The Stock Automatic runs 13.8 @ 102 the Stock Manual runs 13.6 @ 104 these are average times with average drivers... Check out times here .... http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes Mustang 0-60/ 1/4 mile times... 1991 Ford Mustang GT 7.3 15.6 1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 6.2 14.8 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra 5.9 14.5 1993 Ford Mustang GT (auto) 8.0 16.1 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra 5.4 14.0 1994 Ford Mustang GT 6.7 15.1 1995 Ford Mustang 3.8 9.9 17.3 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.2 13.8 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra 5.4 14.0 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 5.4 14.0 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 5.4 13.9 1999 Ford Mustang Conv. V6 8.6 16.5 1999 Ford Mustang GT 5.5 14.1 2001 Ford Mustang Roush St3 4.3 12.9 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 4.8 13.5 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 4.5 12.9 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 4.5 12.9 2004 Ford Mustang GT 6.3 14.8 2005 Ford Mustang LX 4.0l 6.9 15.3 (C&D Feb 05) 2005 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 5.1 13.5 (MT Jan 05) 2005 Ford Mustang GT Conv. 5.2 13.8 (MT Apr 05) I have plenty of time slips when I was stock running 13.7's with my Auto tranny and a best of 13.62. intake and tune put me in the 13.3 range. but not to harp on it since this is the Camaros day. Quote:
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07-23-2008, 01:56 PM | #247 |
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Last night my wife and I sat down and went through the Camaro Website. God Bless her heart. A couple of things changed. Going with the Six Speed Manual - SS and Red Tint Coat, Imperial Blue or Cyber Gray Metallic.
I had to agree with her. (As if that was real difficult!) Anyway, I showed her the Ignition video. OMG, talk about a head turner! Considering what GM is going though right now, the way this all shook out is very understandable. Now, all I have to do is remain patient and get in line with the rest of the world. Scott, Cheryl and John - Keep on keeping on! This is going to be a great ride! |
07-23-2008, 02:14 PM | #248 | |
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I'll venture that any stock Mustang GT owner who expects to run door-to-door with a new SS is in for a big disappointment. |
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07-23-2008, 03:10 PM | #249 |
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First, Thanks to all of the folks at GM for doing such a great job on the Camaro. I want to respond to some of the comments on weight. There is essentially no way to build this car significantly lighter at a reasonable cost given the safety restrictions. I would point to the BMW M3 as an example. BMW spent a great deal of time and money to reduce weight on the M3 and they came up with a 3700+ pound car. Every manufactuer has battled the weight problem that has become a symptom of the additional demands of consumers for things such as power windows etc and the governments demands for safety. Spend some time looking at the weight of other cars in the class and you will discover that GM is in the mid range for the most part. We would all love a car that weighs 400 lbs less but if GM was able to do this many of us would not be able to afford it.
As far as gas mileage Fbodfather points out that the calculations have changed for MPG so lets all wait and see some real world results before we get too excited. |
07-23-2008, 04:16 PM | #250 | |
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I would suggest you go to www.fueleconomy.gov and check out the old and new fuel economy ratings for the last Generation of Camaros. It isn't that difficult. That should give you a pretty fair comparison as to how the new figures are calculated versus the old method. Geez, all this whining about weight, performance, colors, and no one has seen a proper road test, vehicle in person, or all of the final details. Good heavens Fbodfather, I don't know how you can remain as calm as you have during all of this. |
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07-23-2008, 04:28 PM | #251 | |
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07-23-2008, 04:28 PM | #252 | |
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Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for GM's North American rear-wheel-drive platform. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129496 |
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