Camaro SS vs GT500 not KR - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chewy4ce · 01-23-2009, 05:33 AM

OK...yes i know the ford is rated at 500hp

BUT...it cant quite put it to the ground efficiently

I mean it was independently clocked at a 0-60 in 4.6...which is same as camaro

And no stability control

The only thing it has that i would like to order in my camaro is NAV...but we'll have that eventually....but im not gonna wait...i have a nice gps that ive had to buy for my job and it could beat any factory NAV.

And its 10k more

And only brembo FRONT rotors and calipers on the GT500

And oooooo...it has colored cup holders...oh no....Ambient Lighting is what we get foos

Anyways...i personally think that Chevy made the camaro compete with the (Murdered)Mustang GT and GT500(Competitor) at the same time.

DAMMET I CANT WAIT A YEAR

and also...wtf is with the 2010 model gt500...its all bubblegummy

And ALSO...the KR...is only .3 seconds faster to the 60 mark and is 44k more...LOL...and is still the same car as the GT500 essentially

chewy4ce · 01-23-2009, 07:36 AM

I was trying to create enough enthusiasm for everyone to get pumped up and flood Fordboys sites. saying chevy bowtie > Ford Oval

Crowley · 01-23-2009, 07:39 AM

In a straight line .. no comparison .. GT500 hands down ... I think it will be differnent in the twisties though ...

Anyone who takes the GT500 lightly will be suprised ... and you can mod them for cheap and get big HP ...

Id take either car ... I do however think that the GT500 is way overpriced ..

Crowley

StoutFiles · 01-23-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

And ALSO...the KR...is only .3 seconds faster to the 60 mark and is 44k more...LOL...

The KR is a limited production collectors car.

JJ#48Racing · 01-23-2009, 08:05 AM

The 0-60 time might be similar, but in the 1/4 or farther the GT500 will pull away. Plus they can be easily and cheaply modified for even bigger hp. Also all Mustangs get stability control for 2010. Twisties should be a different story though.

chewy4ce · 01-23-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

In a straight line .. no comparison .. GT500 hands down ... I think it will be differnent in the twisties though ...

Anyone who takes the GT500 lightly will be suprised ... and you can mod them for cheap and get big HP ...

Id take either car ... I do however think that the GT500 is way overpriced ..

Crowley

The gt500...gets a 4.6 0-60
the GT500KR gets a 4.3 0-60
Camaro SS gets a 4.6 0-60

Nissan Armada stops in 128 Feet
GT500 stops in 120 Feet
Camaro Stops in 109 Feet
Porsche 911 stops in 106 Feet
Nissan Armada stops in 128 Feet

I would never take a GT500...not even the KR

TomServo · 01-23-2009, 08:22 AM

All this talk of "get them out on the twisties" and it's game, set match. Folks, the limits on any of these cars are so high that 99% of owners/drivers will NEVER take these cars to those limit's on "public roads". Can you imagine seeing two cars attempting to pass each other on a two lane country road in a blind corner at 100MPH while some guy in a mini van is approahing???

Get real, the upper limit's of these cars will far exceed 99% of the drivers ability and will never be reached. The likely outcome will be determined by luck and or driver stupidy to press the issue.

Crowley · 01-23-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomServo

All this talk of "get them out on the twisties" and it's game, set match. Folks, the limits on any of these cars are so high that 99% of owners/drivers will NEVER take these cars to those limit's on "public roads". Can you imagine seeing two cars attempting to pass each other on a two lane country road in a blind corner at 100MPH while some guy in a mini van is approahing???

Get real, the upper limit's of these cars will far exceed 99% of the drivers ability and will never be reached. The likely outcome will be determined by luck and or driver stupidy to press the issue.

I think we are all talking about events ... 1/4 drags at the track and autocross type events .. not talking about street racing I hope ..

Crowley

Crowley · 01-23-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewy4ce

The gt500...gets a 4.6 0-60
the GT500KR gets a 4.3 0-60
Camaro SS gets a 4.6 0-60

Nissan Armada stops in 128 Feet
GT500 stops in 120 Feet
Camaro Stops in 109 Feet
Porsche 911 stops in 106 Feet
Nissan Armada stops in 128 Feet

I would never take a GT500...not even the KR

I would .. but I would actually opt for an 03/04 cobra before a GT500 ..

Either way .. I already have my SS on order

.. it is going to be a fun car ..

Crowley

N8dawg · 01-23-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewy4ce

OK...yes i know the ford is rated at 500hp

BUT...it cant quite put it to the ground efficiently

I mean it was independently clocked at a 0-60 in 4.6...which is same as camaro

And no stability control

The only thing it has that i would like to order in my camaro is NAV...but we'll have that eventually....but im not gonna wait...i have a nice gps that ive had to buy for my job and it could beat any factory NAV.

And its 10k more

And only brembo FRONT rotors and calipers on the GT500

And oooooo...it has colored cup holders...oh no....Ambient Lighting is what we get foos

Anyways...i personally think that Chevy made the camaro compete with the (Murdered)Mustang GT and GT500(Competitor) at the same time.

DAMMET I CANT WAIT A YEAR

and also...wtf is with the 2010 model gt500...its all bubblegummy

And ALSO...the KR...is only .3 seconds faster to the 60 mark and is 44k more...LOL...and is still the same car as the GT500 essentially

You do realize that the 2010 GT500 gets 540 hp right? and motortrend got the 2009 from 0-60 in 4.3 and the KR in 4.1 so the 2010 will most likely get a 4.1 as well. I do love the SS and it is a great deal but I'd take the 2010 GT500 over it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-23-2009, 11:01 AM

What are the official 1/4 and 0-60 times for the 2009 and less GT500?
The SS can stay with that one. It will have more trouble beating the 2010 GT500, though.

I think Chevy made two upmarket cars in the Camaro while still pricing them in-line with their lower-market counterparts. The V6 slots higher than the other two, but not quite as high as a GT, or RT...and the SS slots higher than the GT, and RT (and SRT), but just a fraction below the 2010 GT500.

I don't really care. I'm getting a Camaro and I'm gonna enjoy every second of it.

Crowley · 01-23-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

What are the official 1/4 and 0-60 times for the 2009 and less GT500?
The SS can stay with that one. It will have more trouble beating the 2010 GT500, though.

I think Chevy made two upmarket cars in the Camaro while still pricing them in-line with their lower-market counterparts. The V6 slots higher than the other two, but not quite as high as a GT, or RT...and the SS slots higher than the GT, and RT (and SRT), but just a fraction below the 2010 GT500.

I don't really care. I'm getting a Camaro and I'm gonna enjoy every second of it.

Edmunds lists it as follows:
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 12.8 @ 112.6

I would guess it would be a very close race with the GT500 crossing just before the camaro .. but since there is no test data, it is hard to tell .. I hope I'm wrong

With the 2010 Gt500, I think it will come out a head for sure ..

Crowley

2sharp · 01-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Kinda hard to make comparisons when we haven't even had an official test of the SS.....I don't really care what most of the manufacturers say - they've been known to be wrong. Although the car mags usually differ, we probably need tests of a production SS, although I can't imagine the 540hp beast '10 Shelby not to be a pretty damn good performer

CWI · 01-23-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I think we are all talking about events ... 1/4 drags at the track and autocross type events .. not talking about street racing I hope ..

Crowley

Never

01-23-2009, 05:33 AM	#1
chewy4ce Banned Drives: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am/ 455 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 100	Camaro SS vs GT500 not KR OK...yes i know the ford is rated at 500hp BUT...it cant quite put it to the ground efficiently I mean it was independently clocked at a 0-60 in 4.6...which is same as camaro And no stability control The only thing it has that i would like to order in my camaro is NAV...but we'll have that eventually....but im not gonna wait...i have a nice gps that ive had to buy for my job and it could beat any factory NAV. And its 10k more And only brembo FRONT rotors and calipers on the GT500 And oooooo...it has colored cup holders...oh no....Ambient Lighting is what we get foos Anyways...i personally think that Chevy made the camaro compete with the (Murdered)Mustang GT and GT500(Competitor) at the same time. DAMMET I CANT WAIT A YEAR and also...wtf is with the 2010 model gt500...its all bubblegummy And ALSO...the KR...is only .3 seconds faster to the 60 mark and is 44k more...LOL...and is still the same car as the GT500 essentially

01-23-2009, 07:39 AM	#3
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	In a straight line .. no comparison .. GT500 hands down ... I think it will be differnent in the twisties though ... Anyone who takes the GT500 lightly will be suprised ... and you can mod them for cheap and get big HP ... Id take either car ... I do however think that the GT500 is way overpriced .. Crowley __________________

01-23-2009, 11:01 AM	#11
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	What are the official 1/4 and 0-60 times for the 2009 and less GT500? The SS can stay with that one. It will have more trouble beating the 2010 GT500, though. I think Chevy made two upmarket cars in the Camaro while still pricing them in-line with their lower-market counterparts. The V6 slots higher than the other two, but not quite as high as a GT, or RT...and the SS slots higher than the GT, and RT (and SRT), but just a fraction below the 2010 GT500. I don't really care. I'm getting a Camaro and I'm gonna enjoy every second of it. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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01-23-2009, 07:36 AM	#2
chewy4ce Banned Drives: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am/ 455 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 100	I was trying to create enough enthusiasm for everyone to get pumped up and flood Fordboys sites. saying chevy bowtie > Ford Oval

01-23-2009, 08:05 AM	#5
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	The 0-60 time might be similar, but in the 1/4 or farther the GT500 will pull away. Plus they can be easily and cheaply modified for even bigger hp. Also all Mustangs get stability control for 2010. Twisties should be a different story though.

01-23-2009, 08:22 AM	#7
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	All this talk of "get them out on the twisties" and it's game, set match. Folks, the limits on any of these cars are so high that 99% of owners/drivers will NEVER take these cars to those limit's on "public roads". Can you imagine seeing two cars attempting to pass each other on a two lane country road in a blind corner at 100MPH while some guy in a mini van is approahing??? Get real, the upper limit's of these cars will far exceed 99% of the drivers ability and will never be reached. The likely outcome will be determined by luck and or driver stupidy to press the issue.

01-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
2sharp Drives: 2010 GT500 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 139	Kinda hard to make comparisons when we haven't even had an official test of the SS.....I don't really care what most of the manufacturers say - they've been known to be wrong. Although the car mags usually differ, we probably need tests of a production SS, although I can't imagine the 540hp beast '10 Shelby not to be a pretty damn good performer