New to site -6th Gen question

Jeryl · 09-18-2018, 01:07 PM

Not sure if I posted in the correct thread...

I'm new to the site. The first car I bought was a 1980 Camaro. My wife and I are just beginning to look at Camaros.

We've looked at and driven a few 2015's with the V6. I drove a 2017 with the V6. I realize the 16's and 17's have approximately 12 more horse power but is it my imagination that the 17 just appeared to be more responsive???

I`m Batman · 09-18-2018, 01:24 PM

16+ are totally different car than 15 and below. They are lighter, faster, 20+% stiffer chassis/platform from Cadillac ATS/CTS, handles much better. "World-class" chassis they say...

That's probably the responsiveness that you're feeling, mostly. It's no longer just a muscle car, it's a true sport car with muscle... even "Supercar" level if you go for the big dog, ZL1 1LE.

Pi kappa alpha · 09-18-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by I`m Batman

16+ are totally different car than 15 and below. They are lighter, faster, 20+% stiffer chassis/platform from Cadillac ATS/CTS, handles much better. "World-class" chassis they say...

That's probably the responsiveness that you're feeling, mostly. It's no longer just a muscle car, it's a true sport car with muscle... even "Supercar" level if you go for the big dog, ZL1 1LE.

You're really going to sit here and call the camaro (Zl1/1le) a super car? Wow

nelsont · 09-18-2018, 02:28 PM

If you want responsive drive a SS.

Tim

coruiz · 09-18-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

You're really going to sit here and call the camaro (Zl1/1le) a super car? Wow

It's not?

gpskinzhut · 09-18-2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

You're really going to sit here and call the camaro (Zl1/1le) a super car? Wow

The performance is there, though I'd have trouble classifying it as a supercar. Certainly doesn't fit the luxury & pricetag aspect of a supercar. But in the end who cares.

JerseyGTO · 09-18-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

You're really going to sit here and call the camaro (Zl1/1le) a super car? Wow

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Originally Posted by Motor Trend

That stick-shift ran a blistering quick 1:26.16, besting the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport (1:26.28), a 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S (1:27.04), a 2015 Porsche Turbo S (1:27.17), and a 2017 McLaren 570S prototype (1:27.21). Impressed yet?

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Originally Posted by Motor Trend

An unofficial lap time of 1:25.87, recorded on the ZL1's optional Performance Data Recorder (PDR). A McLaren 650S Spider—a mid-engine, 3,239-pound, 641-horsepower, carbon-fiber supercar—does a 1:25.88. Yes, you read that right. The quarter-million-dollar McLaren got beat by a Camaro.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/chev...e-squad-goals/

...and that's the ZL1 without the 1LE suspension.

Pi kappa alpha · 09-18-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyGTO

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/chev...e-squad-goals/

...and that's the ZL1 without the 1LE suspension.

So peformance numbers are all that determine what is and isn't a super car?

PoorMansCamaro · 09-18-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

So peformance numbers are all that determine what is and isn't a super car?

Context is your friend. He's talking about the responsiveness/performance of the zl1/1le being on supercar level.

JerseyGTO · 09-18-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

So peformance numbers are all that determine what is and isn't a super car?

PeRformance.

And yes, that would be my measuring stick. YMMV.

I`m Batman · 09-18-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

You're really going to sit here and call the camaro (Zl1/1le) a super car? Wow

I said... "Supercar level"... for the slower folks, it means performance is up there.

I`m Batman · 09-18-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

There, I helped you out so you can stop looking like a jackass. Have a great day sir!!!

lol.

I think it's already too late for him.

Wyzz Kydd · 09-18-2018, 03:35 PM

I agree with Batman. The ZL1's performance is at supercar level. Haters can hate, but it is what it is.

Pi aren't you the one who on another thread was worried that some driver might lose his job for rear ending a forum member's Camaro.

I think both your judgement and your priorities are more than a little off. The smart alec comments like telling people to use their finger to help them read won't win you any friends anyway, though I expect you don't care as you appear to be trolling. Why not go back to the Prius forum where you belong.

MackSteelPrivateEye · 09-18-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

You're really going to sit here and call the camaro (Zl1/1le) a super car? Wow

Seems to run faster than some super cars around the N'burg track at the fraction of the cost of a Supercar.

09-18-2018, 01:07 PM	#1
Jeryl Drives: Silverado Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 20	New to site -6th Gen question Not sure if I posted in the correct thread... I'm new to the site. The first car I bought was a 1980 Camaro. My wife and I are just beginning to look at Camaros. We've looked at and driven a few 2015's with the V6. I drove a 2017 with the V6. I realize the 16's and 17's have approximately 12 more horse power but is it my imagination that the 17 just appeared to be more responsive???

09-18-2018, 01:24 PM	#2
I`m Batman Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 393	16+ are totally different car than 15 and below. They are lighter, faster, 20+% stiffer chassis/platform from Cadillac ATS/CTS, handles much better. "World-class" chassis they say... That's probably the responsiveness that you're feeling, mostly. It's no longer just a muscle car, it's a true sport car with muscle... even "Supercar" level if you go for the big dog, ZL1 1LE.

09-18-2018, 02:28 PM	#4
nelsont Drives: 2018 2SS Hot Wheels Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Badgerland Posts: 254	If you want responsive drive a SS. Tim

09-18-2018, 03:35 PM	#13
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	I agree with Batman. The ZL1's performance is at supercar level. Haters can hate, but it is what it is. Pi aren't you the one who on another thread was worried that some driver might lose his job for rear ending a forum member's Camaro. I think both your judgement and your priorities are more than a little off. The smart alec comments like telling people to use their finger to help them read won't win you any friends anyway, though I expect you don't care as you appear to be trolling. Why not go back to the Prius forum where you belong.

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