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rd-camaro · 10-13-2011, 08:46 AM

they dont make muscle cars anymore.. they make sports cars.

drakedgar · 10-13-2011, 08:57 AM

People should just stop justifying having a V6.

Who cares if it is v6 or v8, it is a camaro!

V8 and V6 are there for different needs!

I have a v6 camaro that fullfills my needs, this is the car I wanted! I won't trade it anytime soon for a v8. People should start to be responsible and think things over before spending 25k+ on a car!

And to answer your question, no, a v6 Camaro is in no way a muscle car, it is missing two cylinders in there, but still its a hell of a car!

Archontruth · 10-13-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrocJack

Who cares.

mhood · 10-13-2011, 09:02 AM

No. IBTL.

IROCanSS · 10-13-2011, 09:04 AM

that all

jdenotter · 10-13-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

No, the v6 camaro isn't a muscle car, but neither is the v8 camaro. It's a pony car.

Hate to tell you a SS isn't a ford lol. I don't have a stupid pony,lol
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Shadow Camaro · 10-13-2011, 09:09 AM

Ive beaten older V8's, so the guy who said our v6s are not faster than old v8s is wrong. just saying.

RSokie · 10-13-2011, 09:09 AM

Not another V6 bashing thread !!....breaking news that SS is not a muscle car......the cars back in the day were muscle cars.

Flame on.

Tigwelder · 10-13-2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Double D)

Straight from Timeless Rides the history of the muscle car. Long story short, A V-6 is not considered a muscle car. As you can see from the definition the 1970 base model Chevelle had a 4cyl engine, and just because it was a Chevelle didn't make it a muscle car.

Muscle Car Definition
The definition of a muscle car is a mid-size model car, with V8 engines, generally produced between 1965 and 1973. Most muscle cars were current mid-size models being produced by car manufacturers, and they added a large V8 engine, special trim, and usually better handling and performance options like suspension, braking, etc. A good example of this is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. This model was designed as a mid-size family vehicle and the base model was powered by a lonely ‘ol 4 cylinder engine, or you could team it up with the biggest muscle car engine of it’s time, the 454.

What in the world have you been smoking! The Chevelle NEVER came with a 4 cylinder motor!It had a 155 hp straight 6 as a base engine, get your facts straight before you mouth off!

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 10-13-2011, 09:12 AM

Both the v8 and v6 and referred to as pony cars. Not sure if I'm right but I believe people would say they are muscle cars but technically they are pony car. I thought the only reason people think that means mustang is because mustang was first and camaro didn't exist yet. Maybe someone knows the right answer but I dont think they posted. I think the term muscle car is used loosely anyway.

IROCanSS · 10-13-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drakedgar

People should just stop justifying having a V6.

Who cares if it is v6 or v8, it is a camaro!

V8 and V6 are there for different needs!

I have a v6 camaro that fullfills my needs, this is the car I wanted! I won't trade it anytime soon for a v8. People should start to be responsible and think things over before spending 25k+ on a car!

And to answer your question, no, a v6 Camaro is in no way a muscle car, it is missing two cylinders in there, but still its a hell of a car!

Hannibal · 10-13-2011, 09:14 AM

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BowtieBelle · 10-13-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synerbee

Despite what people say the new v6 is NOT faster then old V8s.

Not true. Look at the numbers-- and at the '97 Z/28 I beat the other day. It's faster than most of the old V8s.

But I'd call it a HUSTLE car not a MUSCLE car.

BTW IMO this thread is asking for a completely unnecessary war. Leave off already with this BS!

NYJets77 · 10-13-2011, 09:46 AM

"Muscle cars" were made in the 60s and 70s. Period. They were defined by lots of horsepower and strong straight-line acceleration.

So new Camaros are not muscle cars.

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10-13-2011, 09:09 AM	#343
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10-13-2011, 09:09 AM	#344
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10-13-2011, 09:12 AM	#346
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Both the v8 and v6 and referred to as pony cars. Not sure if I'm right but I believe people would say they are muscle cars but technically they are pony car. I thought the only reason people think that means mustang is because mustang was first and camaro didn't exist yet. Maybe someone knows the right answer but I dont think they posted. I think the term muscle car is used loosely anyway. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

10-13-2011, 08:57 AM	#338
drakedgar Drives: 16' 2SS Camaro, 10' 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 164	People should just stop justifying having a V6. Who cares if it is v6 or v8, it is a camaro! V8 and V6 are there for different needs! I have a v6 camaro that fullfills my needs, this is the car I wanted! I won't trade it anytime soon for a v8. People should start to be responsible and think things over before spending 25k+ on a car! And to answer your question, no, a v6 Camaro is in no way a muscle car, it is missing two cylinders in there, but still its a hell of a car!

10-13-2011, 09:04 AM	#341
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10-13-2011, 09:14 AM	#348
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NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	"Muscle cars" were made in the 60s and 70s. Period. They were defined by lots of horsepower and strong straight-line acceleration. So new Camaros are not muscle cars.

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