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MTCobra · 07-22-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

My Z/28, friend of the neighbors recently purchased ZL1. I like his car but I LOVE my Gen 5 styling. If I was in the market for a brand new ride I'd go Gen 6 over Ford or Fiat (Mopar) but I'm glad I have what I have.

The g6 ZL1 is a badass looking car IMO and although I haven’t been in one I wouldn’t hesitate to trade my G5 ZLI for one just for the added performance. The SS doesn’t seem as aggressive as the G5 SS IMO.

lbls1 · 07-23-2020, 02:51 PM

Technology wise the 6th gen performs better. Appearance wise the 5th gen appeals to me better.

It is ashame that we have a great Camaro generation such as the 6th gen., but Chevy and GM are stumbling over themselves in how to handle it.

102SS · 07-23-2020, 03:29 PM

Holy necro Batman

My opinion on it is the 6th is faster stock for stock.

The 5th has it over the 6th in looks.

I do like the look of the 6th gen just not as much as the 5th.

Would I buy a 6th.....only if I won the lottery...them make mine a ZL1 A10

IWANTA(ss) · 07-29-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

Holy necro Batman

My opinion on it is the 6th is faster stock for stock.

The 5th has it over the 6th in looks.

I do like the look of the 6th gen just not as much as the 5th.

Would I buy a 6th.....only if I won the lottery...them make mine a ZL1 A10

What he said. I’m fbo cammed out lol and took 2 out of 3 against a stock 6th gen ss at the track.

Palutz · 08-04-2020, 08:23 PM

I’ll just let the pictures speak for themselves. These were taken last year when I had the car ceramic coated.

102SS · 08-05-2020, 06:39 AM

Beautiful car.

Glassman66 · 10-23-2020, 07:06 AM

My business partner has a 6th Gen SS Auto, mine headers, tune and Cai, we ran by the end second gear I had him by a car length and a half.
He might need a driver mod, but it felt really good walking him after I got to hear how 455 is greater than 426 A LOT. I kept telling him headers rock hard.

ABM2SS · 10-23-2020, 07:19 AM

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He might need a driver mod

Yep. horsepower doesn't do you any good if you don't know how to use it. I've out-run faster cars myself.

Glassman66 · 10-23-2020, 07:32 AM

I was in competition mode, and I know he leaves all the nannies on and just floors it.

ZEDL1 · 02-13-2021, 11:14 PM

As many have said, it will come down to personal preference. I have two 5th Gens, a 2013 ZL1 and a 2015 2LT/RS as my DD. I have test driven a 2016 6th Gen. I am not a big person, but the 6th Gen felt cramped, very cramped. I didn't like either the interior or the exterior of the 2016. Neither bad, but the 5th looked and felt a bunch better to me. Again, also speaking to personal preference, I by very far prefer the 5th over the 6th and would not give up either of my 5th Gens for a 6th. No offense intended, as we are car people expressing our feelings.
I hope that we all stay safe and healthy, and away from (as I call it as I'm Canadian as well) the beer flu.

BiggFoot · 02-16-2021, 08:59 AM

Ahh pictures . . . I would like my chances with a 6th gen (wink).

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Bigdumogre · 02-16-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by IWANTA(ss)

What he said. I’m fbo cammed out lol and took 2 out of 3 against a stock 6th gen ss at the track.

I love the 5th gen and will keep me as my toy forever and keep modding it. But got to admit that having a fbo and cammed 5th gen and losing to a stock 6th gen 1 outta 3 times sucks. Just shows you how much better and lighter they are. Imagine if it had the same mods as you would be getting gapped by a bus length.

But in the world of race cars you can make anything just as fast or faster than any other car out there.

ex-SS-ve · 02-27-2021, 03:21 AM

After having a 2013 zl1, 2010 ss and now a 2013 1le , 2017 1le, 2020 zl1/1le i can say the 5th gen is still my personal favorite far as looks go. However the two 6th gens parked in the garage have a aggressive look all of their own. Some styling cues on them i do not care for.

George-CZ · 02-27-2021, 02:06 PM

I read the whole thread - I will not evaluate the appearance. 100 people - 100 tastes.
(I personally never liked the 6 gen.)

But from the comparison 6 gen. has only one advantage for me ....lower weight.

- Faster 0-60? - Basic modes on 5 gen. and everything is different.
- Higher top speed? - give me 5 min with SCT-X4 and 5 gen. will be faster.
- Faster 1/4 mile? The question of modes. Cam, intake, exhaust.. and bye bye.
- Faster in slalom? Less weight, less centrifugal force.
- Higher side G in Skidpad? Same as previous "advantage"
- Shorter braking distance? Less weight again - less centripetal force.

And we will not lie. The main thing we evaluate is appearance.
Admit who would buy this, for example, even if it surpasses in all respects ... future 10 generation of Camaro

07-23-2020, 02:51 PM	#156
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	Technology wise the 6th gen performs better. Appearance wise the 5th gen appeals to me better. It is ashame that we have a great Camaro generation such as the 6th gen., but Chevy and GM are stumbling over themselves in how to handle it. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-23-2020, 03:29 PM	#157
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,122	Holy necro Batman My opinion on it is the 6th is faster stock for stock. The 5th has it over the 6th in looks. I do like the look of the 6th gen just not as much as the 5th. Would I buy a 6th.....only if I won the lottery...them make mine a ZL1 A10 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-04-2020, 08:23 PM	#159
Palutz Banned Drives: 22 ZLE M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 601	I’ll just let the pictures speak for themselves. These were taken last year when I had the car ceramic coated. Attached Images

08-05-2020, 06:39 AM	#160
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,122	Beautiful car. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

10-23-2020, 07:06 AM	#161
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	My business partner has a 6th Gen SS Auto, mine headers, tune and Cai, we ran by the end second gear I had him by a car length and a half. He might need a driver mod, but it felt really good walking him after I got to hear how 455 is greater than 426 A LOT. I kept telling him headers rock hard. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

10-23-2020, 07:32 AM	#163
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	I was in competition mode, and I know he leaves all the nannies on and just floors it. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

02-13-2021, 11:14 PM	#164
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	As many have said, it will come down to personal preference. I have two 5th Gens, a 2013 ZL1 and a 2015 2LT/RS as my DD. I have test driven a 2016 6th Gen. I am not a big person, but the 6th Gen felt cramped, very cramped. I didn't like either the interior or the exterior of the 2016. Neither bad, but the 5th looked and felt a bunch better to me. Again, also speaking to personal preference, I by very far prefer the 5th over the 6th and would not give up either of my 5th Gens for a 6th. No offense intended, as we are car people expressing our feelings. I hope that we all stay safe and healthy, and away from (as I call it as I'm Canadian as well) the beer flu.

02-16-2021, 08:59 AM	#165
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	Ahh pictures . . . I would like my chances with a 6th gen (wink). __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

02-27-2021, 03:21 AM	#167
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	After having a 2013 zl1, 2010 ss and now a 2013 1le , 2017 1le, 2020 zl1/1le i can say the 5th gen is still my personal favorite far as looks go. However the two 6th gens parked in the garage have a aggressive look all of their own. Some styling cues on them i do not care for.

02-27-2021, 02:06 PM	#168
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	I read the whole thread - I will not evaluate the appearance. 100 people - 100 tastes. (I personally never liked the 6 gen.) But from the comparison 6 gen. has only one advantage for me ....lower weight. - Faster 0-60? - Basic modes on 5 gen. and everything is different. - Higher top speed? - give me 5 min with SCT-X4 and 5 gen. will be faster. - Faster 1/4 mile? The question of modes. Cam, intake, exhaust.. and bye bye. - Faster in slalom? Less weight, less centrifugal force. - Higher side G in Skidpad? Same as previous "advantage" - Shorter braking distance? Less weight again - less centripetal force. And we will not lie. The main thing we evaluate is appearance. Admit who would buy this, for example, even if it surpasses in all respects ... future 10 generation of Camaro