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wohho · 03-16-2009, 01:05 PM

I just saw this on Jalopnik, the Camaro has apparently been officially timed at the Nurburgring with a time of 8:19! Sure that might not be a Nissan GT-R time, but it's half the Nissan GT-R price.

http://jalopnik.com/5170792/chevy-ca...urgring-in-819

7CAMARO7 · 03-16-2009, 01:09 PM

how does that compare to competitors' times?

blackZbandit · 03-16-2009, 01:10 PM

Shaved off a second huh? Not bad, not bad at all. There's an impressive list of vehicles that this car has beat on that track... including the GXP which was able to put up some very impressive #'s in all other performance categories.

Vash · 03-16-2009, 01:10 PM

But that pic is from an older photo shoot and not Nurburg Ring.

1_2Many · 03-16-2009, 01:15 PM

That is 6 seconds faster than a Porsche Cayman S.

Interesting thing is a Cobalt SS did it in 8:22. That little Cobalt is such a badass.

SS 376 · 03-16-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7CAMARO7

how does that compare to competitors' times?

Mustang and Challenger haven't been to The Ring.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-16-2009, 01:25 PM

Other cars in the 8:20's

8:22 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS verified manufacturer time[citation needed]
8:22 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Motoharu Kurosawa Best Motoring Video Special DVD
8:22.8 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo John Heinricy AutoBlog (9/2007) Wet Track
8:22 BMW M3 E46 Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (12/2000)
8:22 BMW M Coupe E36/8 Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (10/1998)
8:24 2004 Subaru Impreza Sport Auto (05/2004), Sport tires[citation needed]
8:25 Lotus Exige S Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (06/2008)[25]
8:25 Jaguar XKR Horst von Saurma Sport Auto
8:25 Porsche Cayman S Horst von Saurma Sport Auto
8:24 Mitsubishi Charisma GT Evo VI Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (11/1999), Sport tires[citation needed]
8:25 Mitsubishi Charisma GT Evo VII Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (11/2002), Sport tires[citation needed]
8:26 Audi S5 Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (01/2008)[26]
8:26 BMW 335i E92 Coupe Horst von Saurma Sport Auto
8:26 Nissan 350Z Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (10/2003)
8:28 Porsche 911 Carrera (993) Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (07/1997)
8:29 Audi TTS Coupé Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (10/2008)[27]

Edit:

Where's the VID!!!

truth411 · 03-16-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wohho

I just saw this on Jalopnik, the Camaro has apparently been officially timed at the Nurburgring with a time of 8:19! Sure that might not be a Nissan GT-R time, but it's half the Nissan GT-R price.

http://jalopnik.com/5170792/chevy-ca...urgring-in-819

Half?? more like 1/3 for the prices those GT-R are selling for.

FirstLSK · 03-16-2009, 01:31 PM

WHOA -- The SS beats a BMW M3 at the ring ????????

1_2Many · 03-16-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstLSK

WHOA -- The SS beats a BMW M3 at the ring ????????

The Wiki doesn't state what year M3. I doubt it could beat a new M3.

Rogue Leader · 03-16-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1_2Many

The Wiki doesn't state what year M3. I doubt it could beat a new M3.

E46 is the prior generation M3. 2000-2006. The new M3 is not on that list, and I hate to say it but will likely soundly beat the Camaro.

Crowley · 03-16-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1_2Many

The Wiki doesn't state what year M3. I doubt it could beat a new M3.

E46 M3 ... so a few models back ... still not bad at all ... 8:19 is NOTHING to be ashamed of for sure !!

Crowley

UCF w00t · 03-16-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

E46 is the prior generation M3. 2000-2006. The new M3 is not on that list, and I hate to say it but will likely soundly beat the Camaro.

Isn't the E92 the latest M3? If so it is on the list and did it in 8:05. With a base price of $57,850 for the M3, I'll take a Camaro SS and a supercharger and keep the change.

Miamimatt · 03-16-2009, 01:44 PM

Wow this is in the same times as some cars double and tripple the cost. not bad at all!!!

03-16-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
wohho Drives: 99 Audi A4; 64 Lincoln Conti Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 2	Camaro Laps Nurburgring In 8:19! I just saw this on Jalopnik, the Camaro has apparently been officially timed at the Nurburgring with a time of 8:19! Sure that might not be a Nissan GT-R time, but it's half the Nissan GT-R price. http://jalopnik.com/5170792/chevy-ca...urgring-in-819

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blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 743 View My Garage	Shaved off a second huh? Not bad, not bad at all. There's an impressive list of vehicles that this car has beat on that track... including the GXP which was able to put up some very impressive #'s in all other performance categories. __________________ BLACK CAR + FLAT BLACK STRIPES + BLACK WHEELS = BLK PW3R!! **Thanks to Silver Streak for the pic I used to make this sig**

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1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	That is 6 seconds faster than a Porsche Cayman S. Interesting thing is a Cobalt SS did it in 8:22. That little Cobalt is such a badass. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

03-16-2009, 01:25 PM	#7
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Other cars in the 8:20's 8:22 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS verified manufacturer time[citation needed] 8:22 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Motoharu Kurosawa Best Motoring Video Special DVD 8:22.8 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo John Heinricy AutoBlog (9/2007) Wet Track 8:22 BMW M3 E46 Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (12/2000) 8:22 BMW M Coupe E36/8 Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (10/1998) 8:24 2004 Subaru Impreza Sport Auto (05/2004), Sport tires[citation needed] 8:25 Lotus Exige S Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (06/2008)[25] 8:25 Jaguar XKR Horst von Saurma Sport Auto 8:25 Porsche Cayman S Horst von Saurma Sport Auto 8:24 Mitsubishi Charisma GT Evo VI Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (11/1999), Sport tires[citation needed] 8:25 Mitsubishi Charisma GT Evo VII Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (11/2002), Sport tires[citation needed] 8:26 Audi S5 Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (01/2008)[26] 8:26 BMW 335i E92 Coupe Horst von Saurma Sport Auto 8:26 Nissan 350Z Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (10/2003) 8:28 Porsche 911 Carrera (993) Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (07/1997) 8:29 Audi TTS Coupé Horst von Saurma Sport Auto (10/2008)[27] Edit: Where's the VID!!! __________________ 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."

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	But that pic is from an older photo shoot and not Nurburg Ring.

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FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	WHOA -- The SS beats a BMW M3 at the ring ????????

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Miamimatt Drives: 2 LT RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 203	Wow this is in the same times as some cars double and tripple the cost. not bad at all!!! __________________ Long live GM

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