Guess the Camaro performance numbers - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

garagelogic · 01-06-2009, 03:08 PM

Okay, we all know the magazines will have their as-delivered-from-the-factory cars soon and we'll finally start to see third-party performance numbers all over the place. What is your guess? Here are mine:

SS Automatic
0-60: 4.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.51@100

SS Manual
0-60: 4.8 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.35@104

Of course, this will depend on the weight of the driver plus any testing equipment they have on-board at the time of the test. I'm assuming 180lbs over the curb weight in the figures above.

dieseldave24v · 01-06-2009, 03:10 PM

Your estimate is about what I would think as well. I know many of us are hoping it will go into the 12's. But if most cars are running consistent low 13's then on one perfect day at a perfect track a perfect driver could make it happen.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-06-2009, 03:22 PM

I predict Auto/Manual will be within a couple tenths of each other for both engines.

V6
1/4mile -- 14.1 @100+
0-60 -- 5.9

V8
1/4mile -- 12.8 @ ~110
0-60 -- 4.6

*fingers crossed*

*radz28* · 01-06-2009, 03:23 PM

X3 I think the rags' will get these numbers but good drivers will dip high 12s, in both versions.

This might get merged if I (or others) can find related threads. I think something along these lines may have been posted before; just a heads-up

*GTAHVIT* · 01-06-2009, 03:24 PM

I'm going with Dragon, I think the V8 can creep into the 12's but, that may be wishful thinking. Rumors abound.....

*GTAHVIT* · 01-06-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz282003

X3 I think the rags' will get these numbers but good drivers will dip high 12s, in both versions.
This might get merged if I (or others) can find related threads. I think something along these lines may have been posted before; just a heads-up

AAAAhhhhh

Radz! get out of my head!

UCF w00t · 01-06-2009, 03:33 PM

G8 GXP does the 1/4 mile in 13.0 secs and 0-60 in 4.6s. The SS will beat that mark, at least by a little. Mags were getting 4.4 in the GXP according to autoblog.

WAY2FAST · 01-06-2009, 03:36 PM

[QUOTE=Dragoneye;236158]I predict Auto/Manual will be within a couple tenths of each other for both engines.

V6
1/4mile -- 14.1 @100+
0-60 -- 5.9

V8
1/4mile -- 12.8 @ ~110
0-60 -- 4.6

I'll see that bet and raise you one!

12.7
0-60 in 4.5!

JMAN311 · 01-06-2009, 03:38 PM

The performance numbers for the G8 GXP have been out and they vary quite a bit. Heck, even different articles in the same magazine (MotorTrend) show between 4.5 and 4.7 sec in 0-60. Also anywhere from 13.0-13.4 sec through the 1/4 mile for the GXP. Maybe it's just the difference between the manual and auto trans, they never really specified much about it.

The G8 GXP weighs a bit more and has a bit less power so I would hope that the Camaro SS manual will be good for high 12's in the 1/4 and at most 4.5-4.6sec 0-60 times.

mitchell87 · 01-06-2009, 03:38 PM

Well magazines have tested the G8 GXP anywhere between 4.6-5.2 so i would asume a 0-60 time of 4.6. Camaro has a few more ponies and weighs about the same. So with a good driver im going to say 4.6 seconds to 60 and 12.8 in the quarter.

mitchell87 · 01-06-2009, 03:39 PM

Haha in the time i typed that 2 other people brought up the GXP

Sizzox · 01-06-2009, 03:40 PM

12s would be awesome. Idk if it will dip that low.

Mr Twisty · 01-06-2009, 03:55 PM

I'm just as interested in slalom speed, cornering G's and braking.

BrianInJackson · 01-06-2009, 04:13 PM

I'm thinking along the lines of Mr. Camaro69. I am concerned about the overall ability of the V6 with its different suspension and smaller brakes. The V6 is probably going to be a better car around town and for groceries, but I imagine not many on this board are looking for that. You can spend thousands modifying, but then you should just buy the SS. I don't think any of us will be too disappointed with strait line acceleration from looking at the numbers of horsepower and weight. I am looking forward to a production SS run at the Nurburgring. The pre-production car ran a 8:20 I think. It's on the forums somewhere. Anyway, I have a feeling the driver was under instructions not to crash the car, so that time might be a 90% run. I think that when you compare cost and performance the Camaro will be very competitive with cars in it's class. Going, stopping, and turning.

01-06-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Guess the Camaro performance numbers Okay, we all know the magazines will have their as-delivered-from-the-factory cars soon and we'll finally start to see third-party performance numbers all over the place. What is your guess? Here are mine: SS Automatic 0-60: 4.7 seconds 1/4 mile: 13.51@100 SS Manual 0-60: 4.8 seconds 1/4 mile: 13.35@104 Of course, this will depend on the weight of the driver plus any testing equipment they have on-board at the time of the test. I'm assuming 180lbs over the curb weight in the figures above.

01-06-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
dieseldave24v PowerStroke this Ford boy Drives: Like Don Garlits "Big Daddy" Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richlands/Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 462	Your estimate is about what I would think as well. I know many of us are hoping it will go into the 12's. But if most cars are running consistent low 13's then on one perfect day at a perfect track a perfect driver could make it happen. __________________ Hey big man let me hold a dollar

01-06-2009, 03:22 PM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I predict Auto/Manual will be within a couple tenths of each other for both engines. V6 1/4mile -- 14.1 @100+ 0-60 -- 5.9 V8 1/4mile -- 12.8 @ ~110 0-60 -- 4.6 fingers crossed __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-06-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,186 View My Garage	X3 I think the rags' will get these numbers but good drivers will dip high 12s, in both versions. This might get merged if I (or others) can find related threads. I think something along these lines may have been posted before; just a heads-up __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

01-06-2009, 03:24 PM	#5
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01-06-2009, 03:33 PM	#7
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	G8 GXP does the 1/4 mile in 13.0 secs and 0-60 in 4.6s. The SS will beat that mark, at least by a little. Mags were getting 4.4 in the GXP according to autoblog.

01-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#8
WAY2FAST Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS Red M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 187	[QUOTE=Dragoneye;236158]I predict Auto/Manual will be within a couple tenths of each other for both engines. V6 1/4mile -- 14.1 @100+ 0-60 -- 5.9 V8 1/4mile -- 12.8 @ ~110 0-60 -- 4.6 I'll see that bet and raise you one! 12.7 0-60 in 4.5!

01-06-2009, 03:38 PM	#9
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	The performance numbers for the G8 GXP have been out and they vary quite a bit. Heck, even different articles in the same magazine (MotorTrend) show between 4.5 and 4.7 sec in 0-60. Also anywhere from 13.0-13.4 sec through the 1/4 mile for the GXP. Maybe it's just the difference between the manual and auto trans, they never really specified much about it. The G8 GXP weighs a bit more and has a bit less power so I would hope that the Camaro SS manual will be good for high 12's in the 1/4 and at most 4.5-4.6sec 0-60 times. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

01-06-2009, 03:38 PM	#10
mitchell87 Drives: 2010 Silverado 6.2L Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bismrarck, ND Posts: 196	Well magazines have tested the G8 GXP anywhere between 4.6-5.2 so i would asume a 0-60 time of 4.6. Camaro has a few more ponies and weighs about the same. So with a good driver im going to say 4.6 seconds to 60 and 12.8 in the quarter.

01-06-2009, 03:39 PM	#11
mitchell87 Drives: 2010 Silverado 6.2L Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bismrarck, ND Posts: 196	Haha in the time i typed that 2 other people brought up the GXP

01-06-2009, 03:55 PM	#13
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	I'm just as interested in slalom speed, cornering G's and braking. Last edited by Mr Twisty; 01-06-2009 at 06:51 PM.

01-06-2009, 04:13 PM	#14
BrianInJackson Drives: toyota mr2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca Posts: 99	I'm thinking along the lines of Mr. Camaro69. I am concerned about the overall ability of the V6 with its different suspension and smaller brakes. The V6 is probably going to be a better car around town and for groceries, but I imagine not many on this board are looking for that. You can spend thousands modifying, but then you should just buy the SS. I don't think any of us will be too disappointed with strait line acceleration from looking at the numbers of horsepower and weight. I am looking forward to a production SS run at the Nurburgring. The pre-production car ran a 8:20 I think. It's on the forums somewhere. Anyway, I have a feeling the driver was under instructions not to crash the car, so that time might be a 90% run. I think that when you compare cost and performance the Camaro will be very competitive with cars in it's class. Going, stopping, and turning.

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