2010 V6 = 304HP or 312HP?

[Michelle42780]

I see a lot of 2010 V6er's saying their car has 312HP. I thought only the 2011's will have 312HP?

Is there something I'm missing or do we have misinformed buyers?

[FirstCamaro2k10]

It's 312, GM said it's the same engne, just had it certified.

[rolnslo]

The 2010's were listed as 304hp but that was not SAE rated. For the 2011's, they didn't change a thing but had them SAE rated and it came out as 312hp. Basically, the 2010 models used an estimate for the HP based on the rating of the same engine when it was used in the Cadillac CTS and the 2011 models get the official SAE rated HP numbers.

https://www.sae.org/certifiedpower/details.htm

[jcamaro]

Same motor, just re-rated for a more accurate reading of the HP. Nothing changed so technically the 2010s are also 312.

[alan422]

The 2011 V6 will have 312 hp. The 2010 V6 is 304 hp.

[Scrapppy666]

Originally Posted by alan422

The 2011 V6 will have 312 hp. The 2010 V6 is 304 hp.

lol

three correct answers were posted above

[jcamaro]

Originally Posted by alan422

The 2011 V6 will have 312 hp. The 2010 V6 is 304 hp.

Wrong, they are the same motor but the 2011 papers will say 312 since it has an accurate SAE rating. Nothing changed, so the 2010 is also 312 HP, just not on paper.

[Berean]

Originally Posted by alan422

The 2011 V6 will have 312 hp. The 2010 V6 is 304 hp.

[Globemaster]

Originally Posted by devildoc

Ok I pulled this from the homepage:

Horsepower increase for V6 engine

The 2011 Camaro V-6 engine completed SAE certification testing and is now officially rated at 312 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 5100 rpm. This rating is eight horsepower higher than the previous year and also marks an increase in torque from the 2010 rating of 273 lb-ft.

“The 304 horsepower in the 2010 Camaro was actually a conservative rating on our end,” said Tom Sutter, GM V-6 chief engineer. “But we knew already that this award-winning engine produced at least the amount of power we stated, but now we’ve gone the extra step in certifying the engine for this application and have verified an additional 8 horsepower.”

The 3.6-liter V-6 with variable valve timing (VVT) and direct injection employs four independent cam phasers to change the timing of valve operation as operating conditions such as rpm and engine load vary. The result is linear delivery of torque, with near-peak levels over a broad rpm range, and high specific output (maximum horsepower per liter of displacement) supporting overall engine response and drivability. When combined, direct-injection and VVT enable an unmatched combination of power, efficiency and low-emissions in gasoline V-6 engines.

SAE certification is a voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. Chevrolet was the vehicle brand to begin using the procedure.

I take this to mean that the engine we have and the 2011 engine are the exact same, just this time around they certified it for 312hp!

Got this from another thread

[Michelle42780]

Well, I learn something new everyday! Score! lol Thanks guys, I knew I'd get a quick & knowledgeable answer on here.

I <3 my car even more now

[alan422]

Originally Posted by Berean

I beg your forgiveness ohhh Rogue Leader. Oh... I drive an automatic so I won't have to worry about the clutch... Thanks

[The_Blur]

They all have 312 hp.

[RedJewelSS]

Originally Posted by alan422

I beg your forgiveness ohhh Rogue Leader. Oh... I drive an automatic so I won't have to worry about the clutch... Thanks

that part was his signature.

[brandotron]

Originally Posted by Michelle42780

Well, I learn something new everyday! Score! lol Thanks guys, I knew I'd get a quick & knowledgeable answer on here.

I <3 my car even more now

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