The Turbo 4 Camaro (Our First Drive Review) - Page 3

ChefBorOzzy · 03-11-2016, 01:39 PM

Any word on convertible weight? Motor Trend threw out a around 150 pound figure for the SS, bur it sounded more like a guess than anything.

ISHLISS · 03-11-2016, 02:04 PM

Surprised nobody has pointed out that there is a SS spoiler on the non SS models.

SuperSound · 03-11-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ISHLISS

Surprised nobody has pointed out that there is a SS spoiler on the non SS models.

On the vert right? I just noticed that. Wonder if it's something with all the verts since the coupe has the blade.

ISHLISS · 03-11-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

On the vert right? I just noticed that. Wonder if it's something with all the verts since the coupe has the blade.

Yea noticed that as well.

kcpoloman · 03-11-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bballr4567

IIRC, the engine has a fully forged bottom end so the limits are going to be pretty decent. I'd imagine we will see a 500HP T4 far before a V6.

Damn, thats legit. Would be a quick ass car thats for sure. Im sure there will be turbo 4s beating SS cars before the end of the year.

Glen e · 03-11-2016, 02:41 PM

Very nice write up.

joelster · 03-11-2016, 03:09 PM

Nice write up! You live 5 miles from me, but I don't ever recall seeing a silver 1LE cruising around.

2016SS · 03-11-2016, 04:28 PM

Nice to see the 2.0 turbo in them I had one though Likley different in my 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo 2.0

I fully bolted the car minus just a intercooler and dyno tuned it made 300hp and 370tq to the wheels these engines love torque more then horsepower I find which is a good thing.

could take them up to 450hp before the rods would be maxed but if you planned on any type of reliability I would keep it under 400hp and 400 tq for a LNF

50000km it held that power then the only problem I had was the injectors went at that point. These direct injection turbocharged engines cake up Quickly I sea foamed mine twice.
I'm sure they have improved these since then but I wouldn't doubt there soul comes from that motor it was basically to good to be true of a engine to be in a cobalt. I had a catch can it caught nothing.

I embarrassed some people that's for sure in cars that easily were twice as much or more then my SS

Because of the 2.0 performance is why I'm back in for another SS though I went V8 this time around.

freddyD · 03-11-2016, 04:33 PM

Thanks -good read-people WILL be souping these 4,s up!

Vidgamer · 03-11-2016, 06:49 PM

Great read! Yeah, I know, there are going to be a lot of V8 fans who will accept nothing less, but for some of us, a 0-60 of 5.4 seconds is pretty freaking good -- particularly when you combine that with good, sporty handling. If you don't call that performance, then I don't know what to say. This is going to be affordable for more people, without being numbed-down as an entry-level model. Personally, I'm interested in the 4-cyl turbo, and it's unlikely that I'd feel like modding it to go faster. Bone stock, it's faster than a long list of performance-oriented cars.

ticner58 · 03-11-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vidgamer

Great read! Yeah, I know, there are going to be a lot of V8 fans who will accept nothing less, but for some of us, a 0-60 of 5.4 seconds is pretty freaking good -- particularly when you combine that with good, sporty handling. If you don't call that performance, then I don't know what to say. This is going to be affordable for more people, without being numbed-down as an entry-level model. Personally, I'm interested in the 4-cyl turbo, and it's unlikely that I'd feel like modding it to go faster. Bone stock, it's faster than a long list of performance-oriented cars.

Picked mine up Tuesday and the 2.0T will surprise a lot of people. I couldn't be happier. I know a lot of Camaro purist will insist on the V8 or nothing, but times change and it lets some of us that can't afford the $38-$45000 + SS. This is the car I was hoping GM would do. A newer modern updated Camaro shouldn't be a bad thing. Mine topped out at a little over $34000, RS 2LT A/T Upgraded Rims. The 2.0T saved me $1500 over the V6 and allowed me the A/T as I was pretty much right at what I wanted to spend.

xmonger · 03-11-2016, 08:43 PM

The 2.0 is a nice choice but GM is asking way too much for it. A stripper 1SS vs a loaded 2.0 are close in price but performance and resale value are in different ballparks.

ChefBorOzzy · 03-11-2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xmonger

The 2.0 is a nice choice but GM is asking way too much for it. A stripper 1SS vs a loaded 2.0 are close in price but performance and resale value are in different ballparks.

You can also option out a Civic thousands higher than a base Accord.. Your point is... Pointless.

AZCamaroFan · 03-11-2016, 09:02 PM

lolwut
a 275HP all new world class chassis for 25k base price is 'too much' ?

03-11-2016, 02:41 PM	#34
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Very nice write up. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

03-11-2016, 03:09 PM	#35
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,287	Nice write up! You live 5 miles from me, but I don't ever recall seeing a silver 1LE cruising around. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

03-11-2016, 04:28 PM	#36
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	Nice to see the 2.0 turbo in them I had one though Likley different in my 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo 2.0 I fully bolted the car minus just a intercooler and dyno tuned it made 300hp and 370tq to the wheels these engines love torque more then horsepower I find which is a good thing. could take them up to 450hp before the rods would be maxed but if you planned on any type of reliability I would keep it under 400hp and 400 tq for a LNF 50000km it held that power then the only problem I had was the injectors went at that point. These direct injection turbocharged engines cake up Quickly I sea foamed mine twice. I'm sure they have improved these since then but I wouldn't doubt there soul comes from that motor it was basically to good to be true of a engine to be in a cobalt. I had a catch can it caught nothing. I embarrassed some people that's for sure in cars that easily were twice as much or more then my SS Because of the 2.0 performance is why I'm back in for another SS though I went V8 this time around. __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

03-11-2016, 01:39 PM	#29
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Any word on convertible weight? Motor Trend threw out a around 150 pound figure for the SS, bur it sounded more like a guess than anything.

03-11-2016, 02:04 PM	#30
ISHLISS Chevy & Ford Enthusiast Drives: '21 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: kansas Posts: 136	Surprised nobody has pointed out that there is a SS spoiler on the non SS models.

03-11-2016, 04:33 PM	#37
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	Thanks -good read-people WILL be souping these 4,s up!

03-11-2016, 06:49 PM	#38
Vidgamer Drives: VW Golf TDI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 20	Great read! Yeah, I know, there are going to be a lot of V8 fans who will accept nothing less, but for some of us, a 0-60 of 5.4 seconds is pretty freaking good -- particularly when you combine that with good, sporty handling. If you don't call that performance, then I don't know what to say. This is going to be affordable for more people, without being numbed-down as an entry-level model. Personally, I'm interested in the 4-cyl turbo, and it's unlikely that I'd feel like modding it to go faster. Bone stock, it's faster than a long list of performance-oriented cars.

03-11-2016, 08:43 PM	#40
xmonger Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 47	The 2.0 is a nice choice but GM is asking way too much for it. A stripper 1SS vs a loaded 2.0 are close in price but performance and resale value are in different ballparks.

03-11-2016, 09:02 PM	#42
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,454	lolwut a 275HP all new world class chassis for 25k base price is 'too much' ?

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