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newtocamaro · 07-09-2009, 08:10 AM

Hi
I'm considering buying a camaro, but I'm yet to test drive one. Though I did test drive a few G8's a V6 and a V8. V6 G8 was terrible and I loved the GT's V8.
They have 250 and 361 HP respectively. Since the V6 camaro is right in the middle I wonder if it has enough power? How does it compare to G8 GT? Anyone?

SGOS252382 · 07-09-2009, 08:20 AM

The V6 Camaro will fall in between those two.

The G8 GT is a high 13 sec car (on average). But with good driving and excellent track conditions it runs mid 13s. So its got a pretty good advantage over the V6 Camaro is a drag race.

The G8 GT is a great car for a family. Its fast and has lots of room (a very useable backseat).

But it G8 GT lacks the "wow factor" of the Camaro. Most people don't even notice a G8 GT cruising down the road. But it's a great car and I considered buying one at one time.

newtocamaro · 07-09-2009, 08:31 AM

I see. What are the times for a camaro V6? Driving G8 V6 was like driving an egg bitter. You gun it down and the car doesn't do anything. I'm just wondering whoever drove a camaro v6. Do you feel it has just enough power or you wish it had more?

SicSix6 · 07-09-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtocamaro

I see. What are the times for a camaro V6? Driving G8 V6 was like driving an egg bitter. You gun it down and the car doesn't do anything. I'm just wondering whoever drove a camaro v6. Do you feel it has just enough power or you wish it had more?

do a search on it..... They do about 14.69s

Georgie · 07-09-2009, 10:28 AM

the G8 GT is a very solid car all around

sjspat · 07-09-2009, 10:41 AM

I have the 1LT v6 6 spd and I found for me there is plenty of power plus I get the wow look to match. Too new yet to actually treat her hard.

Justcallme61 · 07-10-2009, 06:03 AM

I will always have a soft spot for G8's, but I would never buy a V6 one either. Since you said you didn't feel like the G8 V6 had nearly enough power, I doubt you will be satisfied with the Camaro V6 either (by no means slow, though). Just curious, but why is the SS out of the question? I'm not sure what G8 GT's cost exactly, but around here most are easily over 30k. I would think a base Camaro SS is around the same price...

Brokinarrow · 07-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

The V6 Camaro will fall in between those two.

The G8 GT is a high 13 sec car (on average). But with good driving and excellent track conditions it runs mid 13s. So its got a pretty good advantage over the V6 Camaro is a drag race.

The G8 GT is a great car for a family. Its fast and has lots of room (a very useable backseat).

But it G8 GT lacks the "wow factor" of the Camaro. Most people don't even notice a G8 GT cruising down the road. But it's a great car and I considered buying one at one time.

Now the G8 GXP on the other hand... you'll definitely notice it in your rear view before it dusts you

I saw one of these sitting at a hotel in Kansas City, they are pretty nice looking. Too bad Pontiac went away, I'd definitely want one whenever I get around to starting a family. But who knows, maybe some eccentric group of millionaires will buy the brand... (plleeeeaaase?)

Brokinarrow · 07-10-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justcallme61

I will always have a soft spot for G8's, but I would never buy a V6 one either. Since you said you didn't feel like the G8 V6 had nearly enough power, I doubt you will be satisfied with the Camaro V6 either (by no means slow, though). Just curious, but why is the SS out of the question? I'm not sure what G8 GT's cost exactly, but around here most are easily over 30k. I would think a base Camaro SS is around the same price...

Welll to be fair, the G8 V6 only packs 256 HP and weighs in at 3885. So with the Camaro LS/LTs at 304 HP and weighing 100 lbs less at 3780, it will definitely feel a LOT better than the G8's V6. But you do make a good point about the G8 cost vs the Camaro SS. Though maybe he's more worried about insurance costs too

*DGthe3* · 07-10-2009, 10:25 AM

Also remember that the G8 GT has over 100 ft-lbs more torque than the V6 Camaro's. Handling and ride should be similar between the two. The starting price for a G8 GT is over 30 000, but I've heard there are some pretty attractive incentives out there for it, that may be why the OP is comparing it to a V6 than an SS. Plus the GT has a spec sheet closer to the 2SS than the 1SS when it comes to features and options which would widen the price gap further, after all performance isn't always the #1 priority with cars.

Overall, I'd say get the GT if you need a family car, get the Camaro if its essentially only for yourself.

Zeus · 07-10-2009, 10:35 AM

Personally id get the Camaro just based on the looks... but the GT has a nicer interior, more room, and more power.

newtocamaro · 07-10-2009, 10:43 AM

I can't afford to buy a new car right now so I'm gonna wait for the prices to drop a little. I'm a patient guy so I know it will take time with all the camaro hype. Right now it seems like Camaro LT/LS is cheaper than the G8 GT but Camaro SS is higher than the GT. I'm just afraid that V6 camaro won't have enough power. See, I don't like all the bells and whistles in a car. I love the raw power. Thats what an american muscle car used to be. I wish they would offer just a stripper V8 Camaro or something.

Zeus · 07-10-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtocamaro

I can't afford to buy a new car right now so I'm gonna wait for the prices to drop a little. I'm a patient guy so I know it will take time with all the camaro hype. Right now it seems like Camaro LT/LS is cheaper than the G8 GT but Camaro SS is higher than the GT. I'm just afraid that V6 camaro won't have enough power. See, I don't like all the bells and whistles in a car. I love the raw power. Thats what an american muscle car used to be. I wish they would offer just a stripper V8 Camaro or something.

Than id say you might be better off waiting a while and getting an SS. Your not going to be wowed by the V6 Maro, and the G8 GT has good but not great acceleration. I was personally not impressed, seemed like a 6 second to 60 kind of car.

PMD GTO · 07-10-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Now the G8 GXP on the other hand... you'll definitely notice it in your rear view before it dusts you

I saw one of these sitting at a hotel in Kansas City, they are pretty nice looking. Too bad Pontiac went away, I'd definitely want one whenever I get around to starting a family. But who knows, maybe some eccentric group of millionaires will buy the brand... (plleeeeaaase?)

Right now all of the G8's have rebates, unlike the Camaro most of which are marked up, including 1LTs. I saw a 1LT/RS for $7,000 over sticker. LOL, yeah ok. With the rebates some people are getting G8's for around $24-28,000, and yes, I'm referring to GTs.

Justcallme61 · 07-10-2009, 09:49 PM

Not to mention the 0% financing on G8's

GMtothecore · 07-10-2009, 09:56 PM

G8 GT....get 'em while they're hot!

faninc · 07-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Do not think the G8 is a wow car...that pontiac trademark grill has to go and soon it will. Go CAMARO!

jrc1122 · 07-13-2009, 12:45 AM

sad day-- my beloved G8GT with a 6.0 361 HP 383 ft/lbs of torque is being compared to the base line V6 Camaro.

:(

Fastest recorded time I have found for the G8 GT is 13.37 (or maybe it was 13.34)

with catback, intake, and handheld tuner -tune- 12.9 (verified w/ slip and witnesses)

Not trying to stir up things, but V6 Camaro not close to a G8 GT.

For crying out loud is had a LS2 (with AFM). technically not an LS2- but very similiar.

It put more HP to the ground than the Camaro v6 makes at the flywheel?

But I would love to have the NEW Camaro 2SS/RS package.

disclaimer- with a high DA and crappy driving, I have seen people run 14s. But these are solid 13.6 cars or better in stock form (with average track conditions)
13.3-13.5 with ideal track conditions.

Please be gentle with me,,, don't shoot the messenger.
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jrc1122 · 07-13-2009, 12:46 AM

after rereading, I guess no one said they were that close-- sorry--

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ericsnow25 · 07-13-2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

sad day-- my beloved G8GT with a 6.0 361 HP 383 ft/lbs of torque is being compared to the base line V6 Camaro.

:(

Fastest recorded time I have found for the G8 GT is 13.37 (or maybe it was 13.34)

with catback, intake, and handheld tuner -tune- 12.9 (verified w/ slip and witnesses)

Not trying to stir up things, but V6 Camaro not close to a G8 GT.

For crying out loud is had a LS2 (with AFM). technically not an LS2- but very similiar.

It put more HP to the ground than the Camaro v6 makes at the flywheel?

But I would love to have the NEW Camaro 2SS/RS package.

disclaimer- with a high DA and crappy driving, I have seen people run 14s. But these are solid 13.6 cars or better in stock form (with average track conditions)
13.3-13.5 with ideal track conditions.

Please be gentle with me,,, don't shoot the messenger.

What handheld tuner? Did you dyno the car with those 3 mods?

jrc1122 · 07-13-2009, 08:37 AM

I believe it was superchips/ Cortex---

I am not the person-- I've never ran mine (just got it in May) too hot in TX to go run :(

the tuner- eliminates or reduces torque managment, in 25% increments, allows you to change shift points, remaps things based off of actual Air/Fuel ratio. blah blah blah....

I don't pretend to know much about these tuners. I for one have never tuned a car.

I am a frequent member @ G8board.com and (http://forum.grrrr8.net/).

that is where I am learning the numbers and info about my own car.
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jrc1122 · 07-13-2009, 08:41 AM

sorry for the link (if I broke the rule be lineant

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1641

you will have to decifer the code for mods (key is at the bottom of the chart) all times have been verified via either slip or video.
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Mflb

*DGthe3* · 07-14-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

sorry for the link (if I broke the rule be lineant

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1641

you will have to decifer the code for mods (key is at the bottom of the chart) all times have been verified via either slip or video.

what rule do you think you broke? I'll ban you if you want but ...

by the way, the is an edit feature in the lower right corner if you want to update a post.

PMD GTO · 07-14-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

sorry for the link (if I broke the rule be lineant

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1641

you will have to decifer the code for mods (key is at the bottom of the chart) all times have been verified via either slip or video.

I don't think the mods over here care about Grrrr8.net links being posted, unlike the Nazi's over at G8board.com. Dede is just a whiney bitch.

scrming · 07-14-2009, 02:17 PM

G8 with only a custom tune:

07-09-2009, 08:20 AM	#2
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 5,944	The V6 Camaro will fall in between those two. The G8 GT is a high 13 sec car (on average). But with good driving and excellent track conditions it runs mid 13s. So its got a pretty good advantage over the V6 Camaro is a drag race. The G8 GT is a great car for a family. Its fast and has lots of room (a very useable backseat). But it G8 GT lacks the "wow factor" of the Camaro. Most people don't even notice a G8 GT cruising down the road. But it's a great car and I considered buying one at one time. __________________

07-09-2009, 10:28 AM	#5
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	the G8 GT is a very solid car all around __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

07-10-2009, 10:25 AM	#10
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 20,700	Also remember that the G8 GT has over 100 ft-lbs more torque than the V6 Camaro's. Handling and ride should be similar between the two. The starting price for a G8 GT is over 30 000, but I've heard there are some pretty attractive incentives out there for it, that may be why the OP is comparing it to a V6 than an SS. Plus the GT has a spec sheet closer to the 2SS than the 1SS when it comes to features and options which would widen the price gap further, after all performance isn't always the #1 priority with cars. Overall, I'd say get the GT if you need a family car, get the Camaro if its essentially only for yourself. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Quote: In 2014 the camaro will have ... a twin turbo v6 ... around 350 to 360HP No. Let me repeat that. No. FbodFather __________________ Camaro5 Fest III Information Camaro5 Fest III pre-registration

07-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#16
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,403	G8 GT....get 'em while they're hot! __________________

07-13-2009, 12:45 AM	#18
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	sad day-- my beloved G8GT with a 6.0 361 HP 383 ft/lbs of torque is being compared to the base line V6 Camaro. :( Fastest recorded time I have found for the G8 GT is 13.37 (or maybe it was 13.34) with catback, intake, and handheld tuner -tune- 12.9 (verified w/ slip and witnesses) Not trying to stir up things, but V6 Camaro not close to a G8 GT. For crying out loud is had a LS2 (with AFM). technically not an LS2- but very similiar. It put more HP to the ground than the Camaro v6 makes at the flywheel? But I would love to have the NEW Camaro 2SS/RS package. disclaimer- with a high DA and crappy driving, I have seen people run 14s. But these are solid 13.6 cars or better in stock form (with average track conditions) 13.3-13.5 with ideal track conditions. Please be gentle with me,,, don't shoot the messenger. ________ Honda Wiki specifications Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 09:58 PM.

07-09-2009, 08:10 AM	#1
newtocamaro Drives: none Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	Camaro V6 vs Pontiac G8 GT Hi I'm considering buying a camaro, but I'm yet to test drive one. Though I did test drive a few G8's a V6 and a V8. V6 G8 was terrible and I loved the GT's V8. They have 250 and 361 HP respectively. Since the V6 camaro is right in the middle I wonder if it has enough power? How does it compare to G8 GT? Anyone?

07-09-2009, 08:31 AM	#3
newtocamaro Drives: none Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	I see. What are the times for a camaro V6? Driving G8 V6 was like driving an egg bitter. You gun it down and the car doesn't do anything. I'm just wondering whoever drove a camaro v6. Do you feel it has just enough power or you wish it had more?

07-09-2009, 10:41 AM	#6
sjspat Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corner Brook, NL Posts: 68	I have the 1LT v6 6 spd and I found for me there is plenty of power plus I get the wow look to match. Too new yet to actually treat her hard.

07-10-2009, 06:03 AM	#7
Justcallme61 Drives: 2000 honda accord v6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 214	I will always have a soft spot for G8's, but I would never buy a V6 one either. Since you said you didn't feel like the G8 V6 had nearly enough power, I doubt you will be satisfied with the Camaro V6 either (by no means slow, though). Just curious, but why is the SS out of the question? I'm not sure what G8 GT's cost exactly, but around here most are easily over 30k. I would think a base Camaro SS is around the same price...

07-10-2009, 10:35 AM	#11
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,625	Personally id get the Camaro just based on the looks... but the GT has a nicer interior, more room, and more power.

07-10-2009, 10:43 AM	#12
newtocamaro Drives: none Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	I can't afford to buy a new car right now so I'm gonna wait for the prices to drop a little. I'm a patient guy so I know it will take time with all the camaro hype. Right now it seems like Camaro LT/LS is cheaper than the G8 GT but Camaro SS is higher than the GT. I'm just afraid that V6 camaro won't have enough power. See, I don't like all the bells and whistles in a car. I love the raw power. Thats what an american muscle car used to be. I wish they would offer just a stripper V8 Camaro or something.

07-10-2009, 09:49 PM	#15
Justcallme61 Drives: 2000 honda accord v6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 214	Not to mention the 0% financing on G8's

07-10-2009, 10:11 PM	#17
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 480 View My Garage	Do not think the G8 is a wow car...that pontiac trademark grill has to go and soon it will. Go CAMARO!

07-13-2009, 12:46 AM	#19
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	after rereading, I guess no one said they were that close-- sorry-- ________ Ks125 Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 09:59 PM.

07-13-2009, 08:37 AM	#21
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	I believe it was superchips/ Cortex--- I am not the person-- I've never ran mine (just got it in May) too hot in TX to go run :( the tuner- eliminates or reduces torque managment, in 25% increments, allows you to change shift points, remaps things based off of actual Air/Fuel ratio. blah blah blah.... I don't pretend to know much about these tuners. I for one have never tuned a car. I am a frequent member @ G8board.com and (http://forum.grrrr8.net/). that is where I am learning the numbers and info about my own car. ________ Yamaha mm6 Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 09:59 PM.

07-13-2009, 08:41 AM	#22
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	sorry for the link (if I broke the rule be lineant http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=1641 you will have to decifer the code for mods (key is at the bottom of the chart) all times have been verified via either slip or video. ________ Mflb Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 09:59 PM.

07-14-2009, 02:17 PM	#25
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,489	G8 with only a custom tune: __________________ 2013 MRT Laguna ST - 249 WHP & 339 WTQ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

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