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bigearl · 11-17-2010, 10:19 AM

It's pretty sharp and does nice smoky burnouts, what's not to love?

*DGthe3* · 11-17-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

I'll bet once it's tested by all the same mags etc that tested the 5.0, the 5.0 will run better 1/4 mile times than the SRT8 392.

I'd give the 392 the edge. They're essentially dead even in power/weight, but the 6.1 has shown that despite being in a car weighing some 300 lbs more than the Camaro SS, and having similar engines (in both power and displacement), the 6.1 is just barely behind the SS ... closer than you'd expect with the extra weight. I haven't heard any rumours about the 6.1 being under rated either so whatever it was that let it keep up is still going to be there with the new 6.4L engine.

As for the 5.0, wasn't there some inconsistency in the magazine testing? Where some were getting 12.7ish times while others were up around 13.2?

dmax86 · 11-17-2010, 10:48 AM

Looks great. more cubes more ponies more interior styling and more braking! i like it!

1bad65 · 11-17-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

the 6.1 is just barely behind the SS ... closer than you'd expect with the extra weight.

As for the 5.0, wasn't there some inconsistency in the magazine testing? Where some were getting 12.7ish times while others were up around 13.2?

Based on my personal experience with the 6.1 SRTs, I don't think they are just "barely behind" the Camaro SS. IMO, the Camaro outperforms it more than just barely.

There is always varying times on any car. The Camaro SS had times ranging from 13.2 to 12.9. Some mags even said the R/Ts were 14 second cars, and we know they are faster than that. Of course we have to wait and see what times the mags get from the new 392 SRTs and compare those to what they got on the Camaros and 5.0s.

cab2g · 11-17-2010, 12:27 PM

I love the blue and white combo. Too bad it's too expensive for me! I'm more in the price market range of the RT. Too bad its engine really isn't even close to the SS. If it was, I probably would've bought that car instead of the Camaro because it is so close to my dream car, the 1970 Cuda. But for the money, I am soooo happy with the Camaro. The z28 may become my dream car

KMPrenger · 11-17-2010, 12:33 PM

So...back to the Inaugural Edition car...

They claiming that car will run 12.4 second quarter. Not bad!

THE EVIL TW1N · 11-17-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

So...back to the Inaugural Edition car...

They claiming that car will run 12.4 second quarter. Not bad!

i expect 112mph trap speeds on average. Itll be faster than both the mustang GT and SS i think.

a_Username · 11-17-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

i expect 112mph trap speeds on average. Itll be faster than both the mustang GT and SS i think.

I expect low 12s at best; probably a 12.1 or so.

kevin2323 · 11-17-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

Based on my personal experience with the 6.1 SRTs, I don't think they are just "barely behind" the Camaro SS. IMO, the Camaro outperforms it more than just barely.

There is always varying times on any car. The Camaro SS had times ranging from 13.2 to 12.9. Some mags even said the R/Ts were 14 second cars, and we know they are faster than that. Of course we have to wait and see what times the mags get from the new 392 SRTs and compare those to what they got on the Camaros and 5.0s.

i agree we should wait and see but honestly magazines are irrelevant now. they said the srt8 was a mid 13s car and the rt was a 14 second hog. guess what OWNERS found out. the so called magazines didnt know how to drive lol. real world numbers for the srt8 ranged from 13.1-12.8 and the rt was 13,5-13.0 with some breaking the 12s stock. so magazines are cool to read and look at pics but not relevant at all in my eyes. either way hopefully with the new tq curve on the 392, it will be noob friendly for the testers so they dont have trouble launching this beast of a car.

btw the only real thing the camaro had an edge over the 6.1 imo was in turns. that's about it. DGthe3 was exactly on point in his statement.

kevin2323 · 11-17-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

The article says mid 4s and high 12s. Sounds a lot like the 5.0.

they didnt run it lol they said "felt". typical journalism.

the gt and the 392 will be close but i think the 392 will edge it out.

ULTRAZLS1 · 11-17-2010, 02:41 PM

Their is a video on youtube of the 392 running 12.4 and 12.5 bone stock in its first two attempts.

12.44 @ 110 was the best of only 2 attempts.

VERY PROMISING considering this was the only run recorded so far. Low 12's are definitely not out of the question stock.

1bad65 · 11-17-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

i agree we should wait and see but honestly magazines are irrelevant now. they said the srt8 was a mid 13s car and the rt was a 14 second hog. guess what OWNERS found out. the so called magazines didnt know how to drive lol. real world numbers for the srt8 ranged from 13.1-12.8 and the rt was 13,5-13.0 with some breaking the 12s stock. so magazines are cool to read and look at pics but not relevant at all in my eyes. either way hopefully with the new tq curve on the 392, it will be noob friendly for the testers so they dont have trouble launching this beast of a car.

btw the only real thing the camaro had an edge over the 6.1 imo was in turns. that's about it. DGthe3 was exactly on point in his statement.

Several mags had the R/T running 13.8s, which is what they had Mustang GTs running stock (and yes, I admit actual owners have done better). I've NEVER seen a bone stock SRT break 12s, and I've been asking for proof of that for over a year now. Just about every test I read had it at 13.1 or 13.2. Most mags I read had the Camaro SS running 13.0 or 12.9. Now based on OWNERS, I've seen several stock Camaros hit 12.9s and at least one hit 12.8, but again I've never seen a bone stock SRT break 13.1.

Of course I'm gonna compare apples to apples and see what mags get out of the new SRTs and then compare those numbers to what each mag got out of the 5.0 and Camaro SS.

Stew · 11-17-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

Several mags had the R/T running 13.8s, which is what they had Mustang GTs running stock (and yes, I admit actual owners have done better). I've NEVER seen a bone stock SRT break 12s, and I've been asking for proof of that for over a year now. Just about every test I read had it at 13.1 or 13.2. Most mags I read had the Camaro SS running 13.0 or 12.9. Now based on OWNERS, I've seen several stock Camaros hit 12.9s and at least one hit 12.8, but again I've never seen a bone stock SRT break 13.1.

Of course I'm gonna compare apples to apples and see what mags get out of the new SRTs and then compare those numbers to what each mag got out of the 5.0 and Camaro SS.

2/10ths seems right between the SS and 6.1 SRT that was even the difference in the Motor Trend Article with the 5.0. That is a driver's race I believe. Also MT and C&D both got 13.6 for the Challenger R/T. Anywho, I have seen where Charger and 300C SRT8s have hit 12s, but not yet a Challenger.

CoolestCamaro873 · 11-17-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

Their is a video on youtube of the 392 running 12.4 and 12.5 bone stock in its first two attempts.

12.44 @ 110 was the best of only 2 attempts.

VERY PROMISING considering this was the only run recorded so far. Low 12's are definitely not out of the question stock.

Link please?

11-17-2010, 10:19 AM	#127
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11-17-2010, 10:48 AM	#129
dmax86 Drives: 2016 Z06 C7R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Looks great. more cubes more ponies more interior styling and more braking! i like it! __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

11-17-2010, 12:27 PM	#131
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I love the blue and white combo. Too bad it's too expensive for me! I'm more in the price market range of the RT. Too bad its engine really isn't even close to the SS. If it was, I probably would've bought that car instead of the Camaro because it is so close to my dream car, the 1970 Cuda. But for the money, I am soooo happy with the Camaro. The z28 may become my dream car __________________

11-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#132
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	So...back to the Inaugural Edition car... They claiming that car will run 12.4 second quarter. Not bad! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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