2010 2SS vs. 2008 GT500 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Van · 08-12-2009, 04:35 PM

I bring this up...because we just test drove a 2008 GT500 today. We were looking around just for fun and I wanted to see if they'd let my fiance test drive it. Well they did, and the salesman told her to get on it!

My girlfriend didn't do so hot. So we switched...and I got on it. With traction control on, I had no problems getting the tires to spin, the car sounded great, handled well. It was a good vehicle. Didn't have the looks of the Chevy....but since no one is allowed to drive a 2SS on a test drive, its all I have to go on.

Has anyone here driven both? How does the Camaro compare to this GT500? On paper, the GT500 has a much better Power to Weight ratio at 7 lbs over the 2SS at 9 lbs. From what I understand it handles better as well.

ssarrival · 08-12-2009, 04:46 PM

Go to your local rent a car agency and rent a SS to test out. There should be some available around your area.

FI4T0MCAT · 08-12-2009, 05:10 PM

I have driven both. My friend has a white 08 GT500. Stock, by the seat of the pants feel, his felt about the same as our SS. I didnt do anything crazy in the car other than just get on it hard when we were rolling at about 20. Im sure it was faster, but it wasnt enough to make me say "WOW this thing is fast" Its a nice ride though.

patriotpa · 08-12-2009, 05:17 PM

Tires spun with TC ON?!?!?!? Are you sure it was on? TC is supposed to PREVENT wheel spin. Maybe it was broken?

rayhawk · 08-12-2009, 05:18 PM

3920/500=7.8 lbs/hp, not 7.

Van · 08-12-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

I have driven both. My friend has a white 08 GT500. Stock, by the seat of the pants feel, his felt about the same as our SS. I didnt do anything crazy in the car other than just get on it hard when we were rolling at about 20. Im sure it was faster, but it wasnt enough to make me say "WOW this thing is fast" Its a nice ride though.

That's good to hear. Once you work with cars that are in the 400hp+ alot of them feel the same by the butt dyno. Glad to see it wasn't something drastically different.

Van · 08-12-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

Tires spun with TC ON?!?!?!? Are you sure it was on? TC is supposed to PREVENT wheel spin. Maybe it was broken?

Yes....it was on. Also in first gear taking off into a turn.

Van · 08-12-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rayhawk

3920/500=7.8 lbs/hp, not 7.

Yes, and techincally the Camaro's is 9.04. Why not nitpick them both? I was just using the whole numbers obviously. But either way...the FORD's power to weight is still quite a bit better than 9 isn't it?

KarFan · 08-12-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Yes, and techincally the Camaro's is 9.04. Why not nitpick them both? I was just using the whole numbers obviously. But either way...the FORD's power to weight is still quite a bit better than 9 isn't it?

Yes it certainly is. However, some may say it's the dollars per HP that is more telling when comparing these two cars.

fdjizm · 08-12-2009, 07:16 PM

Guys Come on...

XD

shroomjohn · 08-12-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Guys Come on...

XD

HAHA Cripple fight!....Lol here we go again.

If GM builds the Z then we should get the long awaited Gt500 showdown w Camaro5 sponsoring and have a PPV and make a killing!

Sleestack · 08-12-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KarFan

some may say it's the dollars per HP that is more telling when comparing these two cars.

That wins a lot of races? ......

FI4T0MCAT · 08-12-2009, 08:01 PM

well not all of us can afford a 50k car to tote around in. Ill gladly take my SS and run slighly behind your gt500. Meanwhile ill have people veering off the road to take a picture of my car, and well yours goes virtually unnoticed. You cant put a price on that.

454lsxss · 08-12-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleestack

That wins a lot of races? ......

with whatever money he doesnt spend on a "f word" he will have to spend on turning the slight margin where the "f word" wins into obliterating it without breaking a sweat...
and the looks...cant forget that, gotta look good too while your spanking the mustbang

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08-12-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	2010 2SS vs. 2008 GT500 I bring this up...because we just test drove a 2008 GT500 today. We were looking around just for fun and I wanted to see if they'd let my fiance test drive it. Well they did, and the salesman told her to get on it! My girlfriend didn't do so hot. So we switched...and I got on it. With traction control on, I had no problems getting the tires to spin, the car sounded great, handled well. It was a good vehicle. Didn't have the looks of the Chevy....but since no one is allowed to drive a 2SS on a test drive, its all I have to go on. Has anyone here driven both? How does the Camaro compare to this GT500? On paper, the GT500 has a much better Power to Weight ratio at 7 lbs over the 2SS at 9 lbs. From what I understand it handles better as well. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer Last edited by Van; 08-12-2009 at 04:59 PM.

08-12-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	I have driven both. My friend has a white 08 GT500. Stock, by the seat of the pants feel, his felt about the same as our SS. I didnt do anything crazy in the car other than just get on it hard when we were rolling at about 20. Im sure it was faster, but it wasnt enough to make me say "WOW this thing is fast" Its a nice ride though. __________________

08-12-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	3920/500=7.8 lbs/hp, not 7. __________________

08-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#13
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	well not all of us can afford a 50k car to tote around in. Ill gladly take my SS and run slighly behind your gt500. Meanwhile ill have people veering off the road to take a picture of my car, and well yours goes virtually unnoticed. You cant put a price on that. __________________

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