Can we expect a spec bump? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nick at night · 03-02-2010, 09:12 PM

I was in target earlier and i happened upon an article about the new 5.0 mustang. It listed HP at 416 (A 100HP increase for the arithmeticly challenged). This got me all kinds of excited to think what kind of spec bump the next camaro ss will have in order to stay competitive dominate in the market.

TommyTSquared · 03-02-2010, 09:38 PM

PQ · 03-02-2010, 09:41 PM

Don't count on it.

nick at night · 03-03-2010, 09:59 AM

why so "cup half empty"?

The current iteration of the mudstang GT is already competetive with the SS. So it stands to reason The SS will have to remain competetive in future forms if it hopes to remain relevant... Exactly what the Ford is doing now. Endlessly chasing each other into the abyss

sen10l · 03-03-2010, 10:33 AM

I heard from my grandmother's hairdresser, that his dentist was brother-in-law to the father of a Camaro engineer and the Camaro engineer said that 2011 models will have 526HP and a reduction of weight of about 186lbs. It's true.

GaryTucker · 03-03-2010, 10:42 AM

As soon as sales slow...you'll see the next model year get a "freshening" of the body or interior and a little bump in HP. I'm guessing you'll see the '12's get a hp bump.

TommyTSquared · 03-03-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick at night

why so "cup half empty"?

The current iteration of the mudstang GT is already competetive with the SS. So it stands to reason The SS will have to remain competetive in future forms if it hopes to remain relevant... Exactly what the Ford is doing now. Endlessly chasing each other into the abyss

Probably should read the other threads about this.

ssump29 · 03-03-2010, 10:44 AM

And the mustang will have 412hp not 416hp

Chief Bob · 03-03-2010, 10:52 AM

Don't care how much HP a Mustang has, it is still not as hot as a Camaro

2010 SSRS · 03-03-2010, 10:58 AM

LS3 has 426hp, mustang has 412hp, Camaro does not need to change anything, Camaro rules

nashstat · 03-03-2010, 11:09 AM

I would not count on it.

Mustang is lighter than Camaro so it might be faster, however GM currently does not have the R&D funds that Ford has. After all Ford only made a $2b profit last year while GM just started to pay back the money they owe the tax payers.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-03-2010, 11:13 AM

The Camaro won't need much in the way of engine to stay competitive. On paper...a salesman can still very easily sell a Camaro thanks to more hp and torque.

There are....other things they can do.

Regardless -- we can all rest 100% assured, they will not settle for #2 in this segment. Camaro will be improved upon in the areas it needs it to stay class-leading.

PQ · 03-03-2010, 11:18 AM

It's nice that a HP war has broke out, but NA motors aren't gonna put much more out and be warrantyable (i think I just made up a word) and affordable.

ron10 · 03-03-2010, 11:22 AM

03-02-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
nick at night Drives: 2003 silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mardela, MD Posts: 226	Can we expect a spec bump? I was in target earlier and i happened upon an article about the new 5.0 mustang. It listed HP at 416 (A 100HP increase for the arithmeticly challenged). This got me all kinds of excited to think what kind of spec bump the next camaro ss will have in order to stay competitive dominate in the market.

03-02-2010, 09:41 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Don't count on it. __________________

03-03-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
sen10l Drives: In Transit Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Pole Posts: 334	I heard from my grandmother's hairdresser, that his dentist was brother-in-law to the father of a Camaro engineer and the Camaro engineer said that 2011 models will have 526HP and a reduction of weight of about 186lbs. It's true. __________________

03-03-2010, 10:44 AM	#8
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	And the mustang will have 412hp not 416hp __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

03-03-2010, 10:52 AM	#9
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	Don't care how much HP a Mustang has, it is still not as hot as a Camaro __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

03-02-2010, 09:38 PM	#2
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492

03-03-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
nick at night Drives: 2003 silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mardela, MD Posts: 226	why so "cup half empty"? The current iteration of the mudstang GT is already competetive with the SS. So it stands to reason The SS will have to remain competetive in future forms if it hopes to remain relevant... Exactly what the Ford is doing now. Endlessly chasing each other into the abyss

03-03-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
GaryTucker Drives: 09 Vette GT1, 06 350Z, 82 MSE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 573	As soon as sales slow...you'll see the next model year get a "freshening" of the body or interior and a little bump in HP. I'm guessing you'll see the '12's get a hp bump.

03-03-2010, 10:58 AM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	LS3 has 426hp, mustang has 412hp, Camaro does not need to change anything, Camaro rules

03-03-2010, 11:09 AM	#11
nashstat Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 439	I would not count on it. Mustang is lighter than Camaro so it might be faster, however GM currently does not have the R&D funds that Ford has. After all Ford only made a $2b profit last year while GM just started to pay back the money they owe the tax payers.

03-03-2010, 11:13 AM	#12
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	The Camaro won't need much in the way of engine to stay competitive. On paper...a salesman can still very easily sell a Camaro thanks to more hp and torque. There are....other things they can do. Regardless -- we can all rest 100% assured, they will not settle for #2 in this segment. Camaro will be improved upon in the areas it needs it to stay class-leading. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-03-2010, 11:18 AM	#13
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	It's nice that a HP war has broke out, but NA motors aren't gonna put much more out and be warrantyable (i think I just made up a word) and affordable. __________________

03-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#14
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545

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