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*radz28* · 08-20-2008, 08:48 AM

I would be willing to be most of the weight is to account for stronger parts in powertrain and chassis. I'm sure the tranny is built stronger, and that 6.1 block is probably a bit heavier, among other things. The bigger the spread in weight, the bette

kevin2323 · 08-20-2008, 08:52 AM

the 6.1 block is heavier than the 5.7small block. either way it won't matter when I stroke my 6.1 to a 426.

GOT PSI · 08-20-2008, 10:36 AM

I don't think there will be any competition for the r/t coming from the v6 camaro.

kevin2323 · 08-20-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GOT PSI

I don't think there will be any competition for the r/t coming from the v6 camaro.

On the other hand I will admit the v6 challenger will not compete with anything until it changes to the phoenix engine in 2010.

Xanthos · 08-20-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GOT PSI

I don't think there will be any competition for the r/t coming from the v6 camaro.

Why not? The challenger is 400 pounds heaver than the V6 camaro. Car and Driver got the CTS to 60 in 5.8 seconds -

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Our 304-hp manual ran 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and blew through the quarter-mile in 14.6 at 97 mph...

- and it weighs 200 pounds more than the camaro and has thinner tires (comparing FE3 caddy to RS camaro - 235 rear on the caddy, 275 on the camaro). So yes, the Camaro will be faster than the CTS (I'm expecting about 5.6 - 5.7 and 14.4-14.5 in the 1/4) and a little slower than the R/T - but it will get better fuel economy, have better styling, and cost easily 7,000 dollars less (the Chally R/T MSRPs at 29,995, base - 30,990 with the manual). So, yes, I think the R/T has much to worry about coming from the V6 camaro.
- Xanthos

kevin2323 · 08-20-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Why not? The challenger is 400 pounds heaver than the V6 camaro. Car and Driver got the CTS to 60 in 5.8 seconds -

- and it weighs 200 pounds more than the camaro and has thinner tires (comparing FE3 caddy to RS camaro - 235 rear on the caddy, 275 on the camaro). So yes, the Camaro will be faster than the CTS (I'm expecting about 5.6 - 5.7 and 14.4-14.5 in the 1/4) and a little slower than the R/T - but it will get better fuel economy, have better styling, and cost easily 7,000 dollars less (the Chally R/T MSRPs at 29,995, base - 30,990 with the manual). So, yes, I think the R/T has much to worry about coming from the V6 camaro.
- Xanthos

not in the styling department imo and neither in performance with almost 400 lbs of torque and 75 more horsepower it will be more than fine.

Wm Holden · 08-20-2008, 12:21 PM

real numbers

challenger vs gto mid 13s slow otl...

Video----V

Xanthos · 08-20-2008, 12:28 PM

Yeah, but thats an SRT8 isn't it, not an R/T? The SRT8 will be significantly faster than the V6 camaro, of course - but I could get two camaros for the price.
- Xanthos

Congoman775 · 08-20-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Why not? The challenger is 400 pounds heaver than the V6 camaro. Car and Driver got the CTS to 60 in 5.8 seconds -

- and it weighs 200 pounds more than the camaro and has thinner tires (comparing FE3 caddy to RS camaro - 235 rear on the caddy, 275 on the camaro). So yes, the Camaro will be faster than the CTS (I'm expecting about 5.6 - 5.7 and 14.4-14.5 in the 1/4) and a little slower than the R/T - but it will get better fuel economy, have better styling, and cost easily 7,000 dollars less (the Chally R/T MSRPs at 29,995, base - 30,990 with the manual). So, yes, I think the R/T has much to worry about coming from the V6 camaro.
- Xanthos

The V6 Camaro will run with the R.T. Chally just fine.

It LOOKS better. imo.

Gets MUCH better gas millage.

is significantly CHEAPER where some people who cant afford an R/T will buy RS V6.

And it's WEIGHT gives it a huge advantage. over 4000lbs? we know that the SRT feels lighter than that with the huge wheels and brembos, but that doesnt say anything about the R/T.

kevin2323 · 08-20-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Yeah, but thats an SRT8 isn't it, not an R/T? The SRT8 will be significantly faster than the V6 camaro, of course - but I could get two camaros for the price.
- Xanthos

No actually it is not. The new 5.7 gets 375 hp and 398lb tq. Lol this comparison to the v6 is rediculous. Just like the v6 vs mustang gtv8 was rediculous.

Congoman775 · 08-20-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

No actually it is not. The new 5.7 gets 375 hp and 398lb tq. Lol this comparison to the v6 is rediculous. Just like the v6 vs mustang gtv8 was rediculous.

the V6 camaro will hang with the R/T more easily than the GT.

kevin2323 · 08-20-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Congoman775

the V6 camaro will hang with the R/T more easily than the GT.

I will agree with you on that

Congoman775 · 08-20-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

I will agree with you on that

GOT PSI · 08-20-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Why not? The challenger is 400 pounds heaver than the V6 camaro. Car and Driver got the CTS to 60 in 5.8 seconds -

- and it weighs 200 pounds more than the camaro and has thinner tires (comparing FE3 caddy to RS camaro - 235 rear on the caddy, 275 on the camaro). So yes, the Camaro will be faster than the CTS (I'm expecting about 5.6 - 5.7 and 14.4-14.5 in the 1/4) and a little slower than the R/T - but it will get better fuel economy, have better styling, and cost easily 7,000 dollars less (the Chally R/T MSRPs at 29,995, base - 30,990 with the manual). So, yes, I think the R/T has much to worry about coming from the V6 camaro.
- Xanthos

We are comparing performance not looks or price. I race0and I do it often and in my experience an auto r/t > mustang gt wich I see > a v6 camaro and the 6 speed r/t > auto r/t. The DI v6 is a great engine but come on guys. Not as someone stated prior I agree the v6 maro will OWN the V6 chally till the phoenix comes out.

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08-20-2008, 08:52 AM	#16
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	the 6.1 block is heavier than the 5.7small block. either way it won't matter when I stroke my 6.1 to a 426.