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VictoryRed08 · 04-05-2009, 08:36 PM

I'm sure someone has spoken about this before but does anyone seen any vids of a v6 camaro vs a challenger R/T? I've looked at their 0-60 times and they're compirable, perhaps with some minor modifications we could have a possible contender for dodge's R/T Chally (which is a fine car btw).

What are your thoughts?

JMAN311 · 04-05-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VictoryRed08

I'm sure someone has spoken about this before but does anyone seen any vids of a v6 camaro vs a challenger R/T? I've looked at their 0-60 times and they're compirable, perhaps with some minor modifications we could have a possible contender for dodge's R/T Chally (which is a fine car btw).

What are your thoughts?

Not sure what numbers you were looking at, but IMO 1 sec difference doesn't put them even close to the same class. Motortrend numbers are:

Challenger R/T
0-60 = 5.1sec
1/4 mile = 13.6sec

Camaro V6
0-60 = 5.9
1/4 mile = 14.4sec

Challenger R/T has a big advantage with the extra hp and tq from it's V8 and if I had to choose I'd take the R/T over a V6 Camaro.

SIK07GTSTANG · 04-05-2009, 10:16 PM

No way in hell a V6 Camaro will beat a Chally R/T.

nester7929 · 04-05-2009, 10:33 PM

The Camaro V-6 is powerful, but even a '99 Mustang GT would be able to take it.

Sleestack · 04-05-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMAN311

Not sure what numbers you were looking at, but IMO 1 sec difference doesn't put them even close to the same class. Motortrend numbers are:

Challenger R/T
0-60 = 5.1sec
1/4 mile = 13.6sec

Camaro V6
0-60 = 5.9
1/4 mile = 14.4sec

Challenger R/T has a big advantage with the extra hp and tq from it's V8 and if I had to choose I'd take the R/T over a V6 Camaro.

Yep, and a simple tune and few bolt-ons will put the Charger RT (with track pack option) at 13.zip in the Qtr, closer to a SS.

EAkrish · 04-05-2009, 10:37 PM

no no no, a 99 stang gt would be close but i think the camaro would take it. even a 09 gt only pushes 300 hp and the v6 camaro pushes 300 and what 4-5 hp.

DevilKnightFalcon · 04-05-2009, 10:48 PM

I agree that the V6 could probably take the 99 Mustang GT. I can't see it taking the Chally without some major mods.

JMAN311 · 04-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAkrish

no no no, a 99 stang gt would be close but i think the camaro would take it. even a 09 gt only pushes 300 hp and the v6 camaro pushes 300 and what 4-5 hp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

I agree that the V6 could probably take the 99 Mustang GT. I can't see it taking the Chally without some major mods.

That's what I thought til I looked up the numbers.

1999 Mustang GT

0-60 = 5.4sec
1/4 mile = 14.0sec

The GT has more tq and it weighs 500lbs less than a V6 Camaro which would = a win with drivers of equal skill

GatorBlue371 · 04-05-2009, 11:36 PM

R/T beats the V6 maro... for a whole lot of dollars more.

TJ91 · 04-05-2009, 11:39 PM

alot of people get stuck on the number of horsepower and dont take in the advantage of weight and torque. I know that i will get slapped by v8s, but atleast i know that ill be able to slap plenty of v6s for sure, i wonder how our v6 will do against the new cobalt SS, they both get 5.9 to 60

Silver Streak · 04-05-2009, 11:40 PM

I agree the chally beats the V6 maro straight line, what about auto-cross or road course?

Silver Streak · 04-05-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

alot of people get stuck on the number of horsepower and dont take in the advantage of weight and torque. I know that i will get slapped by v8s, but atleast i know that ill be able to slap plenty of v6s for sure, i wonder how our v6 will do against the new cobalt SS, they both get 5.9 to 60

That is a good question also, I wonder that myself!

TJ91 · 04-05-2009, 11:43 PM

For me i couldve got a chally RT for the same price of my Camaro, but i chose to get a 2LT/RS because ive been Camaro crazy since 14, and the Camaro just fits me better. The chally is a nice car though, i have to admit. very nice, but our Camaro is better. I wish i could afford a loaded SS, a 1SS isnt far from the price of mine right now, but insurance would also be killer
From what i have been told, they have said that they know the v6 does better then 5.9, maybe 5.7 or 5.6, im not sure if it will do that, but this what i have heard from a guy who tested the prepro cars. Maybe because the ones they drove were broken in with all the test miles and could do better. P.S he was part of the development of the Camaro, and the ZR1 as well.
Hes the one that told me the LS3 would do better then advertised, he said about 4.5 and we got 4.4 soo he could be right with the V6

TJ91 · 04-05-2009, 11:43 PM

Hey Silver, what are the actual times you get with your car if you have ever recorded it?

04-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
VictoryRed08 Drives: 08 Cobalt LT2, Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 224	V6 Camaro vs Challenger R/T I'm sure someone has spoken about this before but does anyone seen any vids of a v6 camaro vs a challenger R/T? I've looked at their 0-60 times and they're compirable, perhaps with some minor modifications we could have a possible contender for dodge's R/T Chally (which is a fine car btw). What are your thoughts? __________________ Need a website? Help me pay for a Camaro (lol):http://www.jtwebdesign.ca

04-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
EAkrish Scout Sniping Drives: 2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 762	no no no, a 99 stang gt would be close but i think the camaro would take it. even a 09 gt only pushes 300 hp and the v6 camaro pushes 300 and what 4-5 hp. __________________ Eric Previous Car:1SS/CGM 6MT w/ Sunroof & FACTORY BLUETOOTH!!!: New Era OTR, Steeda Short Shifter, Ported TB, Stg 2 ported intake manifold, Fasterproms, Poor man down pipes, MBRP 3" Exhaust!!! Now I drive a F150 Supercrew

04-05-2009, 10:48 PM	#7
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	I agree that the V6 could probably take the 99 Mustang GT. I can't see it taking the Chally without some major mods. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

04-05-2009, 11:36 PM	#9
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	R/T beats the V6 maro... for a whole lot of dollars more. __________________ "With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."

04-05-2009, 11:40 PM	#11
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	I agree the chally beats the V6 maro straight line, what about auto-cross or road course? __________________ *"What? You wanna lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!"* *"The future is in the windshield, not the rear-view mirror!"* *"If you haven't gone a 175 mph on land, you haven't lived! That's just a fact!" - Ricky Bobby*

04-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
SIK07GTSTANG Team Fordpower Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Purcellville, VA Posts: 344 View My Garage	No way in hell a V6 Camaro will beat a Chally R/T.

04-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#4
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	The Camaro V-6 is powerful, but even a '99 Mustang GT would be able to take it.

04-05-2009, 11:39 PM	#10
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	alot of people get stuck on the number of horsepower and dont take in the advantage of weight and torque. I know that i will get slapped by v8s, but atleast i know that ill be able to slap plenty of v6s for sure, i wonder how our v6 will do against the new cobalt SS, they both get 5.9 to 60

04-05-2009, 11:43 PM	#13
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	For me i couldve got a chally RT for the same price of my Camaro, but i chose to get a 2LT/RS because ive been Camaro crazy since 14, and the Camaro just fits me better. The chally is a nice car though, i have to admit. very nice, but our Camaro is better. I wish i could afford a loaded SS, a 1SS isnt far from the price of mine right now, but insurance would also be killer From what i have been told, they have said that they know the v6 does better then 5.9, maybe 5.7 or 5.6, im not sure if it will do that, but this what i have heard from a guy who tested the prepro cars. Maybe because the ones they drove were broken in with all the test miles and could do better. P.S he was part of the development of the Camaro, and the ZR1 as well. Hes the one that told me the LS3 would do better then advertised, he said about 4.5 and we got 4.4 soo he could be right with the V6

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