Camaro's Cd (Coefficient of Drag) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-12-2008, 11:25 PM

Here's a dedicated thread to talk about it. I'm curious to see what you guys think of it.

Camaro V6: .36
Camaro SS: .35

And a few cars to compare it to.

Mustang GT500: .38

Corvette Z06: .34

4thgen Camaro: .33

EDIT: and a poll for fun

Jamestwilliams · 09-12-2008, 11:32 PM

Hey Dragoneye what's the Camaros coefficient of drag? I imagine it won't be much worse than the Mustang. As an aside i think the C5 Z06 probably had a lower coefficient of drag than the C6 as the C5 has smaller vents in the front.

Jamestwilliams · 09-12-2008, 11:43 PM

Never mind I found it on Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129586

.35 for the SS
.36 for the LS/LT

That's not really all that bad especially when you see that the mustang has a coefficient of .38 (as long as it beats the mustang). That is actually better than I had assumed.

Challenger I think this wrong but the only place i could find had the coefficient of drag at .88
here's my source http://www.tuned-cars.net/news.php?readmore=39 I don't think it can possibly be that bad can it?

*KILLER74Z28* · 09-13-2008, 12:31 AM

.34 for a C6 ZO6 and .35 for the SS

Guess I could not complain about much… The ZO6 is a 200 MPH ride…

JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR · 09-13-2008, 12:33 AM

Can someone tell me what the .35 means?

Jamestwilliams · 09-13-2008, 12:44 AM

It's the coefficient of drag, it lets you calculate how much force is required to push the car through the air.

Jamestwilliams · 09-13-2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

.34 for a C6 ZO6 and .35 for the SS

Guess I could not complain about much… The ZO6 is a 200 MPH ride…

Other than the front facia the cars overall design is very sleek. Doesn't mean I wasn't pleasantly suprised. Also the under carriage can play a huge roll in that department as well, if the air flows well under the car it will score a lower number.

JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR · 09-13-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamestwilliams

It's the coefficient of drag, it lets you calculate how much force is required to push the car through the air.

Thanks James! And thanks for not flaming people!

headpunter · 09-13-2008, 12:59 AM

thats amazingly low.

Jamestwilliams · 09-13-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR

Thanks James! And thanks for not flaming people!

It's all about respect, if someone hasn't heard of something before it's not their fault.

fbird777 · 09-13-2008, 03:03 AM

Awesome, I wouldn't think the Camaro would even be close to a Z06.

headpunter · 09-13-2008, 03:14 AM

edit for not considering the air dam hurts CoD

and wow F1 cars can be over 1.1 cod's

Camaro68 · 09-13-2008, 05:20 AM

That is low, man I did not thank that we would be able
to beat the mighty Z06

JaysonAych · 09-13-2008, 05:38 AM

That's much better than I expected it would be. But I wouldn't even be too concerned with it being higher. While aerodynamics are important, if the design looks great, I don't mind a few more hundredths being added to the coefficient.

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09-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#1
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Camaro's Cd (Coefficient of Drag) Here's a dedicated thread to talk about it. I'm curious to see what you guys think of it. Camaro V6: .36 Camaro SS: .35 And a few cars to compare it to. Mustang GT500: .38 Corvette Z06: .34 4thgen Camaro: .33 EDIT: and a poll for fun __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-12-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
Jamestwilliams junior member Drives: Grand Am Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 534	Never mind I found it on Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129586 .35 for the SS .36 for the LS/LT That's not really all that bad especially when you see that the mustang has a coefficient of .38 (as long as it beats the mustang). That is actually better than I had assumed. Challenger I think this wrong but the only place i could find had the coefficient of drag at .88 here's my source http://www.tuned-cars.net/news.php?readmore=39 I don't think it can possibly be that bad can it? Last edited by Jamestwilliams; 09-13-2008 at 12:05 AM. Reason: New info for Challenger SRT8

09-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#4
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	.34 for a C6 ZO6 and .35 for the SS Guess I could not complain about much… The ZO6 is a 200 MPH ride… __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

09-13-2008, 12:59 AM	#9
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	thats amazingly low. __________________ Stop Whinging

09-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#2
Jamestwilliams junior member Drives: Grand Am Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 534	Hey Dragoneye what's the Camaros coefficient of drag? I imagine it won't be much worse than the Mustang. As an aside i think the C5 Z06 probably had a lower coefficient of drag than the C6 as the C5 has smaller vents in the front.

09-13-2008, 12:33 AM	#5
JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR SSiCk MeMbEr!!! Drives: HeAviLy MoDDeD 2010 SS CaMaRo! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MeRRiLLviLLe, IN Posts: 233	Can someone tell me what the .35 means?

09-13-2008, 12:44 AM	#6
Jamestwilliams junior member Drives: Grand Am Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 534	It's the coefficient of drag, it lets you calculate how much force is required to push the car through the air.

09-13-2008, 03:03 AM	#11
fbird777 SOM WS6 Drives: 2002 SOM Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 266	Awesome, I wouldn't think the Camaro would even be close to a Z06.

09-13-2008, 03:14 AM	#12
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	edit for not considering the air dam hurts CoD and wow F1 cars can be over 1.1 cod's __________________ Stop Whinging

09-13-2008, 05:20 AM	#13
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	Nice That is low, man I did not thank that we would be able to beat the mighty Z06

09-13-2008, 05:38 AM	#14
JaysonAych Drives: 2002 Dodge Stratus Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 429 View My Garage	That's much better than I expected it would be. But I wouldn't even be too concerned with it being higher. While aerodynamics are important, if the design looks great, I don't mind a few more hundredths being added to the coefficient. __________________ Better make sure my passing lane change blinker works...

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