Camaro Dimensions vs. Competition (a comparison) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LSxcellent · 07-24-2008, 11:42 AM

2010 Camaro Coupe:

Length = 190.4 (+4.2)
Height = 54.2 (+1.2)
Width = 75.5 (-4.1)
Wheelbase = 112.3 (+1.8)

Curb Weight = 3750lb to 3860lb
Power = 300hp or 422hp

This means we have a weight/power ratio of:

3750/300 = 12.5lb/hp
3860/422 = 9.14lb/hp

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And here are the #'s for some of our competitors:

Dodge Challenger SRT8

Length × Width × Height in: 197.8 × 75.7 × 57
Wheelbase (inches): 116.0
Front track (inches): 63.0
Rear track (inches): 63.1
Curb Weight 4140lbs

4140/425 = 9.74lb/hp

Ford Mustang GT

Length × Width × Height in: 187.6 × 74 (79.3(incl. mirrors)) × 55.4
Curb Weight 3540lbs
300hp

3540/300=11.8lb/hp

Nissan 350Z

Length × Width × Height in: 169.8 × 71.5 × 52.1
Curb Weight 3327
306hp

3327/306 = 10.87lb/hp

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Overall we look pretty good, though bigger in almost every dimension, we ended up a little lighter than expected!

Power/Weight looks good, we are WAY ahead of the Mustang/Challenger in this regard!

~LSx

wlvrine · 07-24-2008, 12:07 PM

I'll tell you what, this makes feel pretty good.

Not that I have issues with the Camaro anyway.
Thanks

Fandango · 07-24-2008, 12:11 PM

Yuck at Nissan is in there. That thing is hardly a car. It's more like Soap box to me. An how does that car way that much??

Cubanaso · 07-24-2008, 02:23 PM

Did you all notice, how is the Mustang faster than the 350Z? Till this day I don't understand the Mustang GT's 1/4 mile.

Shifty 6 · 07-24-2008, 05:20 PM

Hey have you guys priced a Nissan 350Z lately?!?!?!

I was there yesterday, they had 2, one for $28K and change and the other $36K and change.

I saw a Challenger in town today as well, sold, and no other information on the V6 or R/T. So we aren't the only ones having to wait.

*DGthe3* · 07-25-2008, 10:15 PM

interesting to see the comparisons that will be happening next spring

LS9CamaroSS · 07-25-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSxcellent

2010 Camaro Coupe:

Length = 190.4 (+4.2)
Height = 54.2 (+1.2)
Width = 75.5 (-4.1)
Wheelbase = 112.3 (+1.8)

Curb Weight = 3750lb to 3860lb
Power = 300hp or 422hp

This means we have a weight/power ratio of:

3750/300 = 12.5lb/hp
3860/422 = 9.14lb/hp

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

And here are the #'s for some of our competitors:

Dodge Challenger SRT8

Length × Width × Height in: 197.8 × 75.7 × 57
Wheelbase (inches): 116.0
Front track (inches): 63.0
Rear track (inches): 63.1
Curb Weight 4140lbs

4140/425 = 9.74lb/hp

Ford Mustang GT

Length × Width × Height in: 187.6 × 74 (79.3(incl. mirrors)) × 55.4
Curb Weight 3540lbs
300hp

3540/300=11.8lb/hp

Nissan 350Z

Length × Width × Height in: 169.8 × 71.5 × 52.1
Curb Weight 3327
306hp

3327/306 = 10.87lb/hp

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Overall we look pretty good, though bigger in almost every dimension, we ended up a little lighter than expected!

Power/Weight looks good, we are WAY ahead of the Mustang/Challenger in this regard!

~LSx

Sweet... i can't wait for the C&D comparo... Camaro SS, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Ford Mustang GT 5.0, and the NismoZ that'd be sweet.

Bocephus · 07-26-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS9CamaroSS

Sweet... i can't wait for the C&D comparo... Camaro SS, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Ford Mustang GT 5.0, and the NismoZ that'd be sweet.

The 5.0 is supposed to make 400+ hp according the insiders on the Mustang forums. And the weight is supposed to stay the same or go down. Of course it's all conjecture at this point but...:

3500/400=8.75

shank0668 · 07-26-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bocephus

The 5.0 is supposed to make 400+ hp according the insiders on the Mustang forums. And the weight is supposed to stay the same or go down. Of course it's all conjecture at this point but...:

3500/400=8.75

do u realize what that means if that happens? yep a 500 hp base ss

Bocephus · 07-26-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

do u realize what that means if that happens? yep a 500 hp base ss

Yeah by the time Ford actually brings out the 5.0 Chevy will have the LS4. It pisses me off how they keep delaying engines.

ihc95 · 07-26-2008, 09:06 AM

Crap. The Nismo Z is in that list. I hate to say it but Nissan did a fantastic job in making that car. Sure its not the best looking car here but every car magazine is praising its agility and handling. Also, the performance is good because of the liteness.

shank0668 · 07-26-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bocephus

Yeah by the time Ford actually brings out the 5.0 Chevy will have the LS4. It pisses me off how they keep delaying engines.

like the vette in ten years ill bet we will se 1000 hp

ihc95 · 07-26-2008, 09:10 AM

Wow. just noticed the Camaro is as wide as the Challenger but more than 2 in lower!

Congoman775 · 07-26-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubanaso

Did you all notice, how is the Mustang faster than the 350Z? Till this day I don't understand the Mustang GT's 1/4 mile.

Torque

07-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
LSxcellent Drives: MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	Camaro Dimensions vs. Competition (a comparison) 2010 Camaro Coupe: Length = 190.4 (+4.2) Height = 54.2 (+1.2) Width = 75.5 (-4.1) Wheelbase = 112.3 (+1.8) Curb Weight = 3750lb to 3860lb Power = 300hp or 422hp This means we have a weight/power ratio of: 3750/300 = 12.5lb/hp 3860/422 = 9.14lb/hp -------------------------------------------------------------------------- And here are the #'s for some of our competitors: Dodge Challenger SRT8 Length × Width × Height in: 197.8 × 75.7 × 57 Wheelbase (inches): 116.0 Front track (inches): 63.0 Rear track (inches): 63.1 Curb Weight 4140lbs 4140/425 = 9.74lb/hp Ford Mustang GT Length × Width × Height in: 187.6 × 74 (79.3(incl. mirrors)) × 55.4 Curb Weight 3540lbs 300hp 3540/300=11.8lb/hp Nissan 350Z Length × Width × Height in: 169.8 × 71.5 × 52.1 Curb Weight 3327 306hp 3327/306 = 10.87lb/hp ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall we look pretty good, though bigger in almost every dimension, we ended up a little lighter than expected! Power/Weight looks good, we are WAY ahead of the Mustang/Challenger in this regard! ~LSx __________________ "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"

07-24-2008, 12:07 PM	#2
wlvrine Drives: 2013 HW Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 341 View My Garage	comparison I'll tell you what, this makes feel pretty good. Not that I have issues with the Camaro anyway. Thanks

07-24-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
Fandango (In Z/28 Therapy) Drives: 2014 SS Camaro (Sookie) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 466	Yuck at Nissan is in there. That thing is hardly a car. It's more like Soap box to me. An how does that car way that much?? __________________ Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

07-24-2008, 02:23 PM	#4
Cubanaso Follower of CHRIST! Drives: 2005 Mazda RX8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central FL Posts: 299	Did you all notice, how is the Mustang faster than the 350Z? Till this day I don't understand the Mustang GT's 1/4 mile. __________________ A GM V8 in every home....

07-25-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	interesting to see the comparisons that will be happening next spring __________________ 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

07-24-2008, 05:20 PM	#5
Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	Hey have you guys priced a Nissan 350Z lately?!?!?! I was there yesterday, they had 2, one for $28K and change and the other $36K and change. I saw a Challenger in town today as well, sold, and no other information on the V6 or R/T. So we aren't the only ones having to wait.

07-26-2008, 09:06 AM	#11
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Crap. The Nismo Z is in that list. I hate to say it but Nissan did a fantastic job in making that car. Sure its not the best looking car here but every car magazine is praising its agility and handling. Also, the performance is good because of the liteness.

07-26-2008, 09:10 AM	#13
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Wow. just noticed the Camaro is as wide as the Challenger but more than 2 in lower!

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