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cb4dude · 07-12-2010, 06:54 PM

I was wondering what the performance difference between the automatic and standard are with the V6? I test drove an automatic and found it disappointing off the line. My question is how much better is the manual off the line?

Thanks

John Shields · 07-12-2010, 06:58 PM

With the SS the HP goes from 426 to 409. If the V6 is comparable which I have yet to find a set number to, then you'd be well below 300. V6's in general for a Camaro are lacking (this coming from a V6 owner... but proud to have it as my daily driver). But to hamper that even more you might as well not even buy it. Hehe.

NicksVSix · 07-12-2010, 07:05 PM

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V6's in general for a Camaro are lacking

Huh?
How many V6's out there can boast 304 HP? My old V6 Alero (don't laugh) was no slouch and it had around 185 HP. Up until Chev forced Ford to up their game for the 2011 Mustangs, their V6's only had about 215 HP.
I think the V6 Camaro rips.

John Shields · 07-12-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NicksVSix

Huh?
How many V6's out there can boast 304 HP? My old V6 Alero (don't laugh) was no slouch and it had around 185 HP. Up until Chev forced Ford to up their game for the 2011 Mustangs, their V6's only had about 215 HP.
I think the V6 Camaro rips.

Lacking, as in compared to the V8. But as I've said... for everything it has and what I'm using it for... I couldn't be happier.

NicksVSix · 07-12-2010, 07:13 PM

Well, I would hope the V6 is lacking compared to the V8!
Otherwise SS owners would have a legitimate beef for paying an extra 16K (in Canada anyway) for two extra cylinders that don't do anything!

NicksVSix · 07-12-2010, 07:14 PM

But yeah, I agree what ya on your second point....still an awesome car. I'm touchy enogh about what happens to my LS, I can only imagine how paranoid I'd be if I owned an SS as my daily driver. I'd be a wreck!

JKLNHYD · 07-12-2010, 07:20 PM

The manual WILL get sideways easily, and WILL light 'em up from a dead start, and give a nice bark hitting second. Done it many times...

odman_1 · 07-12-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cb4dude

I was wondering what the performance difference between the automatic and standard are with the V6? I test drove an automatic and found it disappointing off the line. My question is how much better is the manual off the line?

Thanks

I like the way mine performs it feels more like a sports car, you feel like your more involved with the driving and handling of the car. also has a different sound comming from the exhaust system. the synergy green manual 6 is even more rare then the car itself.

John Shields · 07-12-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by odman_1

I like the way mine performs it feels more like a sports car, you feel like your more involved with the driving and handling of the car. also has a different sound comming from the exhaust system. the synergy green manual 6 is even more rare then the car itself.

I love the fact that with the manual I have so much more control than my past auto's and current work car. It definitely does feel more like a sports/muscle car than a daily driver.

cb4dude · 07-12-2010, 07:35 PM

So, concensus is, the manual is much more a performer with the V6? I could not get the tires spinning with the automatic. There was a lag when you nailed if off the line. It took a second or two before the RPM really took off.

menendez1293 · 07-12-2010, 08:41 PM

its not more powerful but you can easily get the tires spinning. i enjoy every second of my 2LT/RS manual

ketel0ne · 07-12-2010, 08:52 PM

Performance buy a manual, daily driver in traffic buy an automatic. Either way it's a CAMARO!!!!

Iomcamaro · 07-12-2010, 09:04 PM

i have an automatic and off the line im pretty sure that the automatic is faster than the manual. and there is always tapshift. you can have take offs anyway you want them and idk why you guys cant buy i can get my tires spinning and smoking in place with no problem

ketel0ne · 07-12-2010, 09:38 PM

I will add in my automatic, my tires spin just fine, and so far my top speed is 110 and it had plenty left felt like 80 in most other cars.

07-12-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
cb4dude Drives: 2010 LT1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 221 View My Garage	Camaro 2010 V6 performance, Automatic Vs. Manual I was wondering what the performance difference between the automatic and standard are with the V6? I test drove an automatic and found it disappointing off the line. My question is how much better is the manual off the line? Thanks

07-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#2
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	With the SS the HP goes from 426 to 409. If the V6 is comparable which I have yet to find a set number to, then you'd be well below 300. V6's in general for a Camaro are lacking (this coming from a V6 owner... but proud to have it as my daily driver). But to hamper that even more you might as well not even buy it. Hehe. __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)!

07-12-2010, 07:20 PM	#7
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	The manual WILL get sideways easily, and WILL light 'em up from a dead start, and give a nice bark hitting second. Done it many times... __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

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07-12-2010, 07:13 PM	#5
NicksVSix Drives: 2014 2LT Red Rock Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,082 View My Garage	Well, I would hope the V6 is lacking compared to the V8! Otherwise SS owners would have a legitimate beef for paying an extra 16K (in Canada anyway) for two extra cylinders that don't do anything!

07-12-2010, 07:14 PM	#6
NicksVSix Drives: 2014 2LT Red Rock Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,082 View My Garage	But yeah, I agree what ya on your second point....still an awesome car. I'm touchy enogh about what happens to my LS, I can only imagine how paranoid I'd be if I owned an SS as my daily driver. I'd be a wreck!

07-12-2010, 07:35 PM	#10
cb4dude Drives: 2010 LT1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 221 View My Garage	So, concensus is, the manual is much more a performer with the V6? I could not get the tires spinning with the automatic. There was a lag when you nailed if off the line. It took a second or two before the RPM really took off.

07-12-2010, 08:41 PM	#11
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	its not more powerful but you can easily get the tires spinning. i enjoy every second of my 2LT/RS manual

07-12-2010, 08:52 PM	#12
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	Performance buy a manual, daily driver in traffic buy an automatic. Either way it's a CAMARO!!!!

07-12-2010, 09:04 PM	#13
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	i have an automatic and off the line im pretty sure that the automatic is faster than the manual. and there is always tapshift. you can have take offs anyway you want them and idk why you guys cant buy i can get my tires spinning and smoking in place with no problem

07-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#14
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	I will add in my automatic, my tires spin just fine, and so far my top speed is 110 and it had plenty left felt like 80 in most other cars.