GM's Fitzpatrick Hints 2011 Camaro Could Catch Ford Mustang V-6's HP #'s - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hawkeye David · 03-23-2010, 01:56 PM

WOW, a whole single HP. Release the damn code so we can tune the V6 and that edge is gone. Add an exhaust and CAI and with a tune and the Camaro is still ahead. Not to mention that I can drive from one side of town to the other and I pass 200 Mustangs but the kids still all jump up and down when a new Camaro rolls past. I'll toss Paramount props for that, point being is that mustangs are a dime a dozen (or three).

Xanthos · 03-23-2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I'm still amazed that there are HP was going on this day and age.

Are you complaining?

- X

esperman · 03-23-2010, 01:58 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/23/r...r-2011-camaro/

hmm....seems the base '11 Mustang may have something to worry about

Xanthos · 03-23-2010, 01:59 PM

Indeed. I'm hoping for the 2.8L turbo HFV6.

320 hp, 320 tq.

Fingers crossed.
- X

Maa107 · 03-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Its good to see that GM isn't content with letting Ford pull ahead. They've got the resources to design anything they want, its just a matter of whether or not they want to spend the money to do it. It appears that the success of the Camaro is allowing them to do that. Hope it continues!

*The_Blur* · 03-23-2010, 02:04 PM

We're merged.

esperman · 03-23-2010, 02:04 PM

autoblog reporting on this too:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/23/r...r-2011-camaro/

coolman · 03-23-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I'm still amazed that there are HP wars going on this day and age.

The two companies have to keep playing us. That keeps us buying. Like I said before they are in it together.

cab2g · 03-23-2010, 02:18 PM

It'd be funny if C5/Motortrend misinterpreted Fitzpatrick's quote and the real trump card Chevy will pull is reducing weight, or even they'll make the MPG of the V8 beat the Mustang GT with more HP... That'd be funny if they pull a fast one like that..

terndude · 03-23-2010, 02:24 PM

I already get 31 MPG from my 2010 Camaro V6! Actually managed closer to 33 the other day. I'm sure GM can get the 'official' mileage above 30 with minimal adjustments...

And, all things considered, if you get a Mustang with a V6 that gets nearly the same mileage and almost exactly the same HP, you're still stuck driving around in a Mustang...

KMPrenger · 03-23-2010, 02:33 PM

well, whatever it is..I hope its something that can be easily applied to my 2010!!
*fingers crossed**

That said, for those of you out there that have not spent much time in the V6 threads, the current GM tune is very well optimized. Tuners have stated that unless additional bolt ons or power adders or put on the car, theres no real noticeable power to be had with just tuning a stock car.

Not to say that I don't think GM couldn't tweak something, or do a tranmission tweak to get a few more HP or a firmer transmission shift (for automatics)...but honestly if they are just going add 2 more horses, I don't see the point. It changes nothing.

They either need a weight reduction, or go from 304, to say 315 to 320 horses with the same increase in torque. That should help things a bit.

mike25 · 03-23-2010, 02:37 PM

i would like to see the v6 come out with stage kits..that would be the deal breaker IMO

mondain · 03-23-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

noting that details on the new 2011 Camaro will arrive in a few weeks.

November is a "few weeks" away, technically :(

They better have Z28 news...

jpgoins · 03-23-2010, 02:38 PM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...-coming-90244/

Oh please oh please oh please oh please......

Twin turbo standalone RS.

Do it. +1 kazillion, just DO IT.

03-23-2010, 01:58 PM	#17
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	2011 Camaro V6=more HP? http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/23/r...r-2011-camaro/ hmm....seems the base '11 Mustang may have something to worry about

03-23-2010, 01:59 PM	#18
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Indeed. I'm hoping for the 2.8L turbo HFV6. 320 hp, 320 tq. Fingers crossed. - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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03-23-2010, 02:18 PM	#23
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	It'd be funny if C5/Motortrend misinterpreted Fitzpatrick's quote and the real trump card Chevy will pull is reducing weight, or even they'll make the MPG of the V8 beat the Mustang GT with more HP... That'd be funny if they pull a fast one like that.. __________________

03-23-2010, 02:33 PM	#25
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	well, whatever it is..I hope its something that can be easily applied to my 2010!! fingers crossed* That said, for those of you out there that have not spent much time in the V6 threads, the current GM tune is very well optimized. Tuners have stated that unless additional bolt ons or power adders or put on the car, theres no real noticeable power to be had with just tuning a stock car. Not to say that I don't think GM couldn't tweak something, or do a tranmission tweak to get a few more HP or a firmer transmission shift (for automatics)...but honestly if they are just going add 2 more horses, I don't see the point. It changes nothing. They either need a weight reduction, or go from 304, to say 315 to 320 horses with the same increase in torque. That should help things a bit. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-23-2010, 01:56 PM	#15
Hawkeye David Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 81 View My Garage	WOW, a whole single HP. Release the damn code so we can tune the V6 and that edge is gone. Add an exhaust and CAI and with a tune and the Camaro is still ahead. Not to mention that I can drive from one side of town to the other and I pass 200 Mustangs but the kids still all jump up and down when a new Camaro rolls past. I'll toss Paramount props for that, point being is that mustangs are a dime a dozen (or three).

03-23-2010, 02:24 PM	#24
terndude Drives: '88FieroGT'04ColoradoZ71'10CamaroLS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 67 View My Garage	I already get 31 MPG from my 2010 Camaro V6! Actually managed closer to 33 the other day. I'm sure GM can get the 'official' mileage above 30 with minimal adjustments... And, all things considered, if you get a Mustang with a V6 that gets nearly the same mileage and almost exactly the same HP, you're still stuck driving around in a Mustang...

03-23-2010, 02:37 PM	#26
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	i would like to see the v6 come out with stage kits..that would be the deal breaker IMO __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

03-23-2010, 02:38 PM	#28
jpgoins Drives: 2008 Malibu LTZ 3.6/6A Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 26	HERE'S THE ANSWER!!!!!!(PLEASE?) http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...-coming-90244/ Oh please oh please oh please oh please...... Twin turbo standalone RS. Do it. +1 kazillion, just DO IT.

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