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joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 07-30-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

and the v6 RS(better tires...)?

Only caught the SS from the IDL, sorry dragon

Tires for the SS are Perelli, I dont know the rating. Don't qoute me but I think they are 9 inch meats on the back tires

They did not talk much about the V6 tires

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2008, 06:08 PM

No problem.

(A question to ask for next time, possibly?

)

*TAG UR IT* · 07-30-2008, 06:30 PM

I've never hit my "limiter" in my 02 Z28 or in my 02 SS...and I've been up to those speeds.

flaguy · 07-30-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

The speed limiter has absolutely nothing to do with the car's potential top speed. It is based on the speed rating of the factory tires. It is there to prevent the car from exceeding the tires capabilities and causing a disastrous tire failure at high speed. If the Camaro comes with Z rated tires (like the GTO) then expect a limiter to be around 160 (it will have one). Oh and I believe the Corvette does have a speed limiter.

I'm assuming you mean electronic speed limiter? My neon was rev limited a little over160mph. (Gauge only went to 160 but needle would go a little past that. In 5th gear it redlined at 6500rpm which was about 162-164mph. This is a Neon for crying out loud....the Camaro BETTER be able to beat that.

Stock SRT-4 top speed was 155 @ 6000 rpm. Not positive though....my warranty was void a couple months after purchase lol

JMAN311 · 07-30-2008, 07:44 PM

The only speed I'm really worried about is in the 1/4 mile time. Top speed isn't that big of a deal to me because after 110-120mph you will have already won or lost a dragrace on the track.

nfamous209 · 07-30-2008, 10:38 PM

I've drivin up to 153 on my Z28, no revlimiter, had a whole lot of room left too.

oh and KILLER74Z28, i'm with u, i'm not aware of any big block on the 35th anniversary. i need to open my hood again to see if its a big block.

boxmonkeyracing · 07-30-2008, 11:49 PM

I've pegged out my camaro and know it was above 165 because I took my foot of the accelerator and it took a bit before it started falling. so yea. limited. . .lol.

I will say that this camaro will be limited to at most 165. . .

rgrizzard · 07-31-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelton00912

yea my ex girl friend has a 2002 automatic 35th annual addition z28 big block...LUCKY I SHOULDN'T OF BROKE UP WITH HER LOL .... i drove it and it blew my mind... how fast it was... i was wondering any one know the specs on that camaro???? i mean hp and tourk?

A big block Huh!!??!!

Funny I didn't think they had those since the 70's. Did she pull the engine???!!???

rgrizzard · 07-31-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelton00912

but a tuner wont be available for a while since this is a new car.... im shure they cant even invent one right now...lol.. but i guess we have to wait..

A tune(handheld type) won't take long at all, and custome tuners should have no problem right out the block!!!

*DGthe3* · 07-31-2008, 10:03 AM

I calculated the approximate aero-drag on the Camaro and that puts its upper limit at 180-185. This is roughly equal to the speed at redline in 5th gear.

garfin · 07-31-2008, 11:04 AM

During the web chat that took place on the day after the unveiling with Chief Engineer, Al Oppenheiser, I asked him this exact question and he responded that yes, top speed would be electronically controlled, but he did not specify at what speed.
The transcripts of those web chat sessions, plus more questions that were not addressed in the 1/2 hour time allotment should be up on the chevy.com/camaro website within a few days...

Best regardSS,

Elie

niki1 · 07-31-2008, 11:37 AM

hope there is no limit for EU models*rofl*

boxmonkeyracing · 07-31-2008, 12:59 PM

well depending on what Tires they come with it be limited to that. unless it's Z rated then I'd say 165.

RSHugger · 07-31-2008, 01:42 PM

One thing to keep in mind... I know it has been discussed some, that any mods to the ECU may void the warranty. No idea of how little or much they will let you get away with, if any, but something to keep in mind as you plan for the future changes to your Camaro.

FYI, the speed limiter is there to save your life...unless you are putting on better tires on the beast then there should be no reason to mess with it. Darwin will help you out if you plan to remove the limiter without changing tires.

07-30-2008, 06:08 PM	#30
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	No problem. (A question to ask for next time, possibly?) __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

07-31-2008, 10:03 AM	#38
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I calculated the approximate aero-drag on the Camaro and that puts its upper limit at 180-185. This is roughly equal to the speed at redline in 5th gear. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum Last edited by DGthe3; 07-31-2008 at 01:09 PM. Reason: revised my wording

07-31-2008, 11:04 AM	#39
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	During the web chat that took place on the day after the unveiling with Chief Engineer, Al Oppenheiser, I asked him this exact question and he responded that yes, top speed would be electronically controlled, but he did not specify at what speed. The transcripts of those web chat sessions, plus more questions that were not addressed in the 1/2 hour time allotment should be up on the chevy.com/camaro website within a few days... Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

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07-30-2008, 06:30 PM	#31
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	I've never hit my "limiter" in my 02 Z28 or in my 02 SS...and I've been up to those speeds.

07-30-2008, 07:44 PM	#33
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	The only speed I'm really worried about is in the 1/4 mile time. Top speed isn't that big of a deal to me because after 110-120mph you will have already won or lost a dragrace on the track.

07-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#34
nfamous209 Drives: 2002 Camaro z28 Join Date: May 2008 Location: patterson, ca Posts: 413	I've drivin up to 153 on my Z28, no revlimiter, had a whole lot of room left too. oh and KILLER74Z28, i'm with u, i'm not aware of any big block on the 35th anniversary. i need to open my hood again to see if its a big block.

07-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#40
niki1 Drives: 00´Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austria Posts: 21	hope there is no limit for EU modelsrofl

07-31-2008, 01:42 PM	#42
RSHugger Drives: 1969 RS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany OR Posts: 198	One thing to keep in mind... I know it has been discussed some, that any mods to the ECU may void the warranty. No idea of how little or much they will let you get away with, if any, but something to keep in mind as you plan for the future changes to your Camaro. FYI, the speed limiter is there to save your life...unless you are putting on better tires on the beast then there should be no reason to mess with it. Darwin will help you out if you plan to remove the limiter without changing tires.