0-60 mph in v6??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Cyber_Gray_Autobot · 09-05-2009, 01:07 PM

Hello,

I have ordered a manual V6 RS Camaro and hopefully it will arrive soon (finally made it out of dealer allocation). Has anyone gotten a 0-60 mph time similar to those published by GM once the engine is broken in (ie in the 6.1 second range)?

Yesterday, I read this review

http://www.carguideweb.com/articles/5438/

and it mentioned a 0 - 62 mph time (0-100 km/hr) of 8.4 seconds. That sounds slow for this car and I am sure it probably had to do with the engine not being broken in or a mistake on their part.

When I took it for a test drive, it felt like it had a lot of pick up and go!!!

211269 · 09-05-2009, 01:30 PM

I ran a 6.1 with the air temp at 78 and no A/C blowing and then a 6.4 with it 94 degrees and the A/C on. So its not the ideal car if you want quick 0-60 times.

Cyber_Gray_Autobot · 09-05-2009, 01:54 PM

Those times are quick enough for me!!!

I didn't buy the car for its acceleration anyhow!

Thanks for the post!

67 GTO · 09-05-2009, 02:04 PM

I don't think scrming will mind, as advertised.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...80&postcount=4

mrcowboy · 09-05-2009, 02:10 PM

Not Enough to warrant passing on a mustang gt for a similar price.

Cyber_Gray_Autobot · 09-05-2009, 02:24 PM

I considered the GT for about 10 minutes......nicely done interior, exterior is also nice and sure it may be faster than a V6 Camaro but there is something special about the Camaro. After taking it for a test drive, I was convinced this car was for me.

Like someone else said in the forum, I had a smile that lasted for the afternoon after going for a ride in it. The Mustang is a very nice car but did not leave me with that same feeling after seeing it.

KJS · 09-05-2009, 02:52 PM

Although it was V6 to V6 comparision, when we picked up our Camaro out of state we had to rent a car for the last leg of our trip. The rental was a 2010 Mustang with less than 500 miles! So we had a back to back test drive. The Mustang was ok, nothing special. I was unimpressed. But when we saw the Camaro, sat in it and drove it - NO Comparison. It rocks. The 6 is really good. But if you're looking for "pin me to the seat back" take offs, you need to test drive one and not rely on the numbers in a magazine.

SwiftCat · 09-05-2009, 05:16 PM

:troll:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 211269

I ran a 6.1 with the air temp at 78 and no A/C blowing and then a 6.4 with it 94 degrees and the A/C on. So its not the ideal car if you want quick 0-60 times.

I've seen your complaints about your Camaro, and just remember...it's a V-6 your driving, not a V-8!

09-05-2009, 01:07 PM	#1
Cyber_Gray_Autobot Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 97	0-60 mph in v6??? Hello, I have ordered a manual V6 RS Camaro and hopefully it will arrive soon (finally made it out of dealer allocation). Has anyone gotten a 0-60 mph time similar to those published by GM once the engine is broken in (ie in the 6.1 second range)? Yesterday, I read this review http://www.carguideweb.com/articles/5438/ and it mentioned a 0 - 62 mph time (0-100 km/hr) of 8.4 seconds. That sounds slow for this car and I am sure it probably had to do with the engine not being broken in or a mistake on their part. When I took it for a test drive, it felt like it had a lot of pick up and go!!!

09-05-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	Not Enough to warrant passing on a mustang gt for a similar price. __________________

09-05-2009, 02:52 PM	#7
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	Although it was V6 to V6 comparision, when we picked up our Camaro out of state we had to rent a car for the last leg of our trip. The rental was a 2010 Mustang with less than 500 miles! So we had a back to back test drive. The Mustang was ok, nothing special. I was unimpressed. But when we saw the Camaro, sat in it and drove it - NO Comparison. It rocks. The 6 is really good. But if you're looking for "pin me to the seat back" take offs, you need to test drive one and not rely on the numbers in a magazine. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

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09-05-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	I ran a 6.1 with the air temp at 78 and no A/C blowing and then a 6.4 with it 94 degrees and the A/C on. So its not the ideal car if you want quick 0-60 times.

09-05-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
Cyber_Gray_Autobot Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 97	Those times are quick enough for me!!! I didn't buy the car for its acceleration anyhow! Thanks for the post!

09-05-2009, 02:04 PM	#4
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	I don't think scrming will mind, as advertised. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...80&postcount=4

09-05-2009, 02:24 PM	#6
Cyber_Gray_Autobot Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 97	I considered the GT for about 10 minutes......nicely done interior, exterior is also nice and sure it may be faster than a V6 Camaro but there is something special about the Camaro. After taking it for a test drive, I was convinced this car was for me. Like someone else said in the forum, I had a smile that lasted for the afternoon after going for a ride in it. The Mustang is a very nice car but did not leave me with that same feeling after seeing it.