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Kelton00912 · 07-30-2008, 03:22 PM

So does anyone know about how the top speed on the new camaro will be?? i know it says like 175 on the dash... will it do all of that??

*radz28* · 07-30-2008, 03:25 PM

Eh. It seems with the coefficient of drag of something in the mid-.30s, I'd say mid-160s. GM will probably put a limiter on it like they do with almost everything else.

shank0668 · 07-30-2008, 03:27 PM

but the ca be ripped out right?

LS9CamaroSS · 07-30-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

Eh. It seems with the coefficient of drag of something in the mid-.30s, I'd say mid-160s. GM will probably put a limiter on it like they do with almost everything else.

they better not... This is a damn performance car... if they put a f-ing limiter on it i'll be pissed... Like the corvette it deserves to be able to run full and true...

SGOS252382 · 07-30-2008, 03:30 PM

My guess is the electronic speed limiter will be around 158 mph. That's where they put the limiter on the GTO's (which come with a 200 mph speedo).

The SS with 420hp should be good for about 165 mph (maybe 170 with a tail wind) with the speed limiter removed.

But no matter where they put the limiter it can be tuned out.

Kelton00912 · 07-30-2008, 03:31 PM

i think all i'll be doing is racing my camaro... and keepin it tip top shape..this car is gonna blo mustangs gts off the road and make them look like losers lmao

Muscle Master · 07-30-2008, 03:31 PM

They should make it rev limited like the 6.1's

smokn' · 07-30-2008, 03:32 PM

158? really? well that stinks, i only got one up to 131 but wasn't aware of a governor. they're quoted @ 175-180, and i've seen videos of 186.

LS9CamaroSS · 07-30-2008, 03:36 PM

Can someone tell me how to remove a governor if there is one on this beautiful piece of machinery? Because i feel that like the Vette this car should be allowed to run... i have the gov on my cavi... so you'll imagine how i'd feel about one on my Camaro...

Kelton00912 · 07-30-2008, 03:36 PM

well as long as it beets the mustang gt at top end... it should at least run 150... thats at least gm can do for us since wer waiting for this car and supporting them anyone agree?

SGOS252382 · 07-30-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LS9CamaroSS

they better not... This is a damn performance car... if they put a f-ing limiter on it i'll be pissed... Like the corvette it deserves to be able to run full and true...

Did you know that some of the LS1 Camaros were electronically limited to only 110-115 mph.
They were the 4 speed automatic Camaros that came with the 2:73 gear ratio rear end and lower speed rated tires (touring tires). These Camaros were limited to around 110mph from the factory.

But that was easily removed with tuning (Superchips, Hypertech, or custom tuning from a tuner).

SGOS252382 · 07-30-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LS9CamaroSS

Can someone tell me how to remove a governor if there is one on this beautiful piece of machinery? Because i feel that like the Vette this car should be allowed to run... i have the gov on my cavi... so you'll imagine how i'd feel about one on my Camaro...

The top speed will be electronically controlled. It will be easily removed by tuning it out.
I've had to tune out my speed limiter on my 94z28, 99z28, 05 GTO, and 06 GTO.

Kelton00912 · 07-30-2008, 03:45 PM

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The top speed will be electronically controlled. It will be easily removed by tuning it out.

but a tuner wont be available for a while since this is a new car.... im shure they cant even invent one right now...lol.. but i guess we have to wait..

SGOS252382 · 07-30-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelton00912

but a tuner wont be available for a while since this is a new car.... im shure they cant even invent one right now...lol.. but i guess we have to wait..

It will take a little time (but not much). Trust me. Hypertech, Superchips, HP tuners, etc will be getting their hands on a new Camaro as soon as they can.

And we can also adjust rev limiter, shift points, torque managment, etc once we get our hands on a tuner.

And a good custom tune makes real nice increase in performance.

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07-30-2008, 03:31 PM	#6
Kelton00912 Drives: Blue 2005 gmc sierra denali Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carthage , Tx Posts: 31	i think all i'll be doing is racing my camaro... and keepin it tip top shape..this car is gonna blo mustangs gts off the road and make them look like losers lmao __________________ Theres No Point Of Driving A Sports Car Without 3 Peddles

07-30-2008, 03:36 PM	#10
Kelton00912 Drives: Blue 2005 gmc sierra denali Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carthage , Tx Posts: 31	well as long as it beets the mustang gt at top end... it should at least run 150... thats at least gm can do for us since wer waiting for this car and supporting them anyone agree? __________________ Theres No Point Of Driving A Sports Car Without 3 Peddles

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	but the ca be ripped out right?

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SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	My guess is the electronic speed limiter will be around 158 mph. That's where they put the limiter on the GTO's (which come with a 200 mph speedo). The SS with 420hp should be good for about 165 mph (maybe 170 with a tail wind) with the speed limiter removed. But no matter where they put the limiter it can be tuned out.

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smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	158? really? well that stinks, i only got one up to 131 but wasn't aware of a governor. they're quoted @ 175-180, and i've seen videos of 186.

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LS9CamaroSS Drives: Cavalier RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jordan, NY Posts: 569	Can someone tell me how to remove a governor if there is one on this beautiful piece of machinery? Because i feel that like the Vette this car should be allowed to run... i have the gov on my cavi... so you'll imagine how i'd feel about one on my Camaro...