Is the V6 Consisdered a muscle car? - Page 29 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ChevyGirl661 · 06-10-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swacer

Snore...here we go again

Stop snoring!

GOMD · 06-10-2014, 09:34 AM

I guess I would agree the v6 isn't a "muscle car", I would define that as a larger displacement v8.

I would call the v6 a sports car, especially with all the suspension parts available both aftermarket and from gm performance.

It doesn't really matter what people say though, you buy what you can afford and what you like. I have to admit I would like a v8, but I chose the options of a 2LT over a base 1SS. If I had money for a 2SS or a ZL1 I would get it, but I don't.

These cars look great no matter what engine they have, and are quicker than a large percentage of cars you pass in traffic each day.

Can't really worry about what the next guy thinks, enjoy what you worked hard to get.

13blackLS · 06-10-2014, 09:43 AM

Everyones going to have their opinion...i personally didnt buy my camaro for a muscle car status, i bought it because it looks nice and i got it for a fair price....its just like people that make fun of hondas...but then you have civics running in the 9's...everyone has their own taste...no harm unless you let it get to you...

Ksmoke · 06-10-2014, 09:43 AM

It might not be a "true" muscle car. I can definitely say when I think of muscle car, I think of a V8. I personally own a V6. When I purchased it made more sense to buy the V6 and it has 323 hp stock which is more then enough to kick up some dirt and have some fun. Regardless of engine size if you think of camaro, challenger, mustang etc your still gonna think of it as a muscle car.

Angrybird 12 · 06-10-2014, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdsblueray2013

IT IS AND SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A MUSCLE CAR. Look it up, it rivals a lot of 60's and 70's muscle cars.

Well so do a lot of 4 cylinder compact cars, should they be labeled as Muscle cars too?

ELIC1 · 06-10-2014, 09:59 AM

who cars what people say. just go out and drive it. i feel sometimes people start this because they feel they made a mistake not getting a SS enjoy your ride.

invaderzim · 06-10-2014, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swacer

Snore...here we go again

It's not camaro5 without at least one of these threads...

...and, as usual, started by a v6 owner

dcarlos55 · 06-10-2014, 10:01 AM

This discussion has been going on for years. OHV vs flathead, Big block vs small block, v8 vs v6... It will continue to be discussed for many years to come.
Bottom line: Love the one you're with and ignore the people who give you crap about it.

JasonK · 06-10-2014, 10:05 AM

Anyone considering any new car as a muscle car:

You should have been raised in the 70's you would have LOVED IT, like we did!

camaro-dreamer · 06-10-2014, 10:06 AM

Your v6 does not fall under the classic muscle car definition. Of course, my v8 doesn't either. Just be happy with what you drive knowing it makes you happy without worrying about what someone else will call your car.

pickwithaustin · 06-10-2014, 10:07 AM

The term "muscle car" means far more to those of us who grew up in that era.

mariojmoe · 06-10-2014, 10:08 AM

No the V6 mustang camaro or challanger are not muscle cars. My sti and evolution awd sedans are NOT muscle cars neither although some ppl actually try to classify them as a awd import muscle car lol.

When you think american muscle you think a rumbly, loud, powerful, poor handling V8. The V6's are not a p.o.s and in thier way hold thier own. Be proud of what you have and to Hell what anyone else thinks.

Mint · 06-10-2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOMD

I guess I would agree the v6 isn't a "muscle car", I would define that as a larger displacement v8.

I would call the v6 a sports car, especially with all the suspension parts available both aftermarket and from gm performance.

It doesn't really matter what people say though, you buy what you can afford and what you like. I have to admit I would like a v8, but I chose the options of a 2LT over a base 1SS. If I had money for a 2SS or a ZL1 I would get it, but I don't.

These cars look great no matter what engine they have, and are quicker than a large percentage of cars you pass in traffic each day.

Can't really worry about what the next guy thinks, enjoy what you worked hard to get.

This is exactly how I feel.

rscheff3 · 06-10-2014, 10:11 AM

2013 Camaro V6:
-323 HP
-6 speed manual
-0-60 5.x
-top speed (electronically limited) 155
-lateral gs 0.92

2010 Mustang GT:
-315 HP
-5 speed manual
-0-60 5.x
-top speed (drag limited) 151
-lateral gs 0.95

If the Camaro V6 isn't a muscle/sports car then mustang gt wasn't a muscle/sports car until 2011...

Unless of course you just define muscle car by number of cylinders and noise but if that's the case then it's a total crap shoot. How many loud V8s are out there?

06-10-2014, 10:01 AM	#400
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	This discussion has been going on for years. OHV vs flathead, Big block vs small block, v8 vs v6... It will continue to be discussed for many years to come. Bottom line: Love the one you're with and ignore the people who give you crap about it. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

06-10-2014, 10:07 AM	#403
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	The term "muscle car" means far more to those of us who grew up in that era. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

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06-10-2014, 09:34 AM	#394
GOMD Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, 2023 Sierra Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 196	I guess I would agree the v6 isn't a "muscle car", I would define that as a larger displacement v8. I would call the v6 a sports car, especially with all the suspension parts available both aftermarket and from gm performance. It doesn't really matter what people say though, you buy what you can afford and what you like. I have to admit I would like a v8, but I chose the options of a 2LT over a base 1SS. If I had money for a 2SS or a ZL1 I would get it, but I don't. These cars look great no matter what engine they have, and are quicker than a large percentage of cars you pass in traffic each day. Can't really worry about what the next guy thinks, enjoy what you worked hard to get.

06-10-2014, 09:43 AM	#395
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	Everyones going to have their opinion...i personally didnt buy my camaro for a muscle car status, i bought it because it looks nice and i got it for a fair price....its just like people that make fun of hondas...but then you have civics running in the 9's...everyone has their own taste...no harm unless you let it get to you...

06-10-2014, 09:43 AM	#396
Ksmoke Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 313 View My Garage	It might not be a "true" muscle car. I can definitely say when I think of muscle car, I think of a V8. I personally own a V6. When I purchased it made more sense to buy the V6 and it has 323 hp stock which is more then enough to kick up some dirt and have some fun. Regardless of engine size if you think of camaro, challenger, mustang etc your still gonna think of it as a muscle car.

06-10-2014, 09:59 AM	#398
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	who cars what people say. just go out and drive it. i feel sometimes people start this because they feel they made a mistake not getting a SS enjoy your ride.

06-10-2014, 10:05 AM	#401
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	Anyone considering any new car as a muscle car: You should have been raised in the 70's you would have LOVED IT, like we did!

06-10-2014, 10:06 AM	#402
camaro-dreamer Drives: 2013 Porsche 981S Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Posts: 329	Your v6 does not fall under the classic muscle car definition. Of course, my v8 doesn't either. Just be happy with what you drive knowing it makes you happy without worrying about what someone else will call your car.

06-10-2014, 10:08 AM	#404
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	No the V6 mustang camaro or challanger are not muscle cars. My sti and evolution awd sedans are NOT muscle cars neither although some ppl actually try to classify them as a awd import muscle car lol. When you think american muscle you think a rumbly, loud, powerful, poor handling V8. The V6's are not a p.o.s and in thier way hold thier own. Be proud of what you have and to Hell what anyone else thinks.

06-10-2014, 10:11 AM	#406
rscheff3 Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS, 97 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 38	2013 Camaro V6: -323 HP -6 speed manual -0-60 5.x -top speed (electronically limited) 155 -lateral gs 0.92 2010 Mustang GT: -315 HP -5 speed manual -0-60 5.x -top speed (drag limited) 151 -lateral gs 0.95 If the Camaro V6 isn't a muscle/sports car then mustang gt wasn't a muscle/sports car until 2011... Unless of course you just define muscle car by number of cylinders and noise but if that's the case then it's a total crap shoot. How many loud V8s are out there?