08-11-2013, 10:05 PM | #1 |
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something ive noticed about Camaros
is it just me or is everything stock versus stock faster than an SS? let me explain.. as i was looking up specs of new 392 srt8 chargers, challengers, 5.0 mustangs, etc. i found that almost all of them are faster STOCK. im not talking about 1LE's just bare bone SS's. whats up with that? whats even more funny to me is the new charger/challenger is around 4,300 pounds and still has faster (stock) 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. and it only has 70 more hp and tq than an L99 and only 35 more hp and tq than a manual SS. is it just our cars are tuned poorly from the factory? i know once you do basic bolt ons and a dyno the SS is nothing to underestimate but im just talking stock versus stock right now. i can already see some of the troll comments coming lol this is all from my research and opinion so please leave the butt hurt at the door its just something i noticed. and i love my SS by the way, i love everything about it, i was just noticing some numbers i read and saw on other forums.
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08-11-2013, 10:32 PM | #2 |
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Some mags get better times than others don't worry too much about it.
If you want to equalize things do lightweight 18-19" wheels with wider grippier rubber that is 2-3" shorter in height. You will be surprised what that does for standing start and rolling acceleration. |
08-11-2013, 10:34 PM | #3 |
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Class for Class, the Camaro SS is not in the same league as the Challenger SRT8. It would be more realistic to compare the Camaro SS to the Challenger R/T.
As far as the Camaro SS being outclassed by the Mustang GT 5.0, they (Ford) built a hell of a car.
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08-11-2013, 10:37 PM | #4 |
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My SS is fat and fast enough.
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08-11-2013, 10:42 PM | #5 |
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08-11-2013, 10:57 PM | #6 |
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I noticed the same. But I bought my SS because frankly, the car is just beautiful and fun. If I ever decide to race it, my mods and their mods pretty much throw stock out the window and equalize the playing field. Don't know anyone who races stock, so no need to worry about those others.
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08-11-2013, 11:08 PM | #7 |
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Just remember. You are talking literally tenths of a second difference between all 3 cars.
Less time than it takes me to say the word Camaro. Also just a couple of years ago at launch. The Camaro smoked the Mustang of the time and beat out the Challenger for way less money. |
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Someone's always faster. Just mod your car to your likes/needs. The Camaro, IMO is better looking than the Charger, Challenger and Mustang.
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It's fast enough for me for the time being & it's just as beautiful as the SS. |
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08-11-2013, 11:17 PM | #10 |
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it is in the same league though price wise. the camaro ss and charger super bee are the same price about 40k. my friend has one and he paid 41k out the door. the interior is ugly as all hell because the super bee is the stripped down edition of the srt8 which is funny because it used to be the most expensive one on the older charger. but as far as ford goes the mustang being 300 pounds lighter makes a big difference. but i think the camaro is better looking than all the current pony cars.
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08-11-2013, 11:21 PM | #13 |
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08-11-2013, 11:30 PM | #14 |
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Your unfairly comparing different levels of cars.
The Camaro ZL1 should be compared to the Challenger SRT8 and Shelby GT500. The Camaro SS should be compared to the Challenger R/T and Mustang GT. The Camaro, comparing the appropriate version, beats the Challenger on all levels. In a straight line, the Mustang wins all day; however, put the Camaro and Mustang on the track and the Mustang won't be able to keep up. I don't know what you're reading, but the Camaro is not the slowest car. The Challenger sucks when it comes to performance, and everything else in my opinion. The only thing the Mustang has is raw straight line power, it can't corner like a Camaro. This is just one example of many. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...k/viewall.html Oh, the 1LE has also beat the M3 and M5 around the track, and that is no easy feat.
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