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Epitaph · 07-29-2010, 03:55 AM

Awesome read aside from some of the comments mentioning them being a GT500 & an SS. It's not like Chevy had anything (better/faster) to offer at the moment. Wouldn't you rather drive a Z/28 over an SS (just for a top speed run)? I know I would.

x626xBlack · 07-29-2010, 07:26 AM

For the record. TOP SPEED Is not all about horse power.

GT 500 540 hp Top Speed 184.7
Camaro SS 426 hp Top Speed 174.4
Mazdaspeed3 263 hp Top Speed 155
Toyota Prius 78 hp Top Speed 112

The formula for Top Speed includes horse power. It also includes surface drag, gearing, torque, weight, efficiency, wheel size.

In 1928 it took 1500 bhp (claimed) to get to 207.55 mph.

If it were all about Horse Power the top speeds/hp curve would be linear.

96CAMaro · 07-29-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Excellent read! Why compare cars with a 110 +/- hp difference.. Its like Apples to Oranges.... Should have either gone with the GT or waited for the Z-28..

SSRSLY · 07-29-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by elcapitan1110

This makes me wonder how a regular GT would perform compared to the shelby... although I think the Camaro would win. Theoretically, higher horsepower means higher top speed, am I right?

Not even close lol....peak power is a pretty useless number. It's all about the coefficient of drag and the power under the curve.

To compare, our stock SS did 156 mph at the Texas Mile, laser verified. That's bone stock, and untuned. So it looks like adding another two miles and taking off the limiter will net you another ~25 mph on the top end.

As for the whole "vs" thing, you guys need to seriously lighten up. I can't imagine getting so worked up over something so silly, yet there are several people in this thread who have me worried about their blood pressure!

greenrail · 07-29-2010, 10:16 AM

I like the article. Yeah the GT 500 is pretty awesome.

However, this is telling me, we (Owners of SS Camaros), got some serious "bang" for our bucks.

Nothing wrong with that!

Dmac · 07-29-2010, 11:52 AM

hmm..... cruise control at 159 mph......

Mikamaro · 07-29-2010, 02:37 PM

I'm about to cry...

critteral · 07-29-2010, 02:53 PM

great read.

SonnyakaPig · 07-29-2010, 02:54 PM

Excellent article. The writer did a great job.

I loved the quote "This is unacceptable news. I'm not driving 1700 miles to find out that Walley World is closed."

That's cool to hear that the Camaro is so fast stock.

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-29-2010, 05:29 PM

good read, now I wonder what the top speed for the 6s(stang/RS) would be, perhaps 170mph?

Coldpants · 07-29-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Man, I wish I knew they were doing this. I'd would have loved to drive out there and watch this. It's about 40mins away from me.

U live 40mins from the salt flats? Don't take this the wrong way but I think you've just become sexually attractive.

fixxxer525 · 07-29-2010, 06:59 PM

I did my Photo Op the day before the Bonneville 100 back in June. I guess those magizine clownz were some what late on Bonneville.

r69rogue · 07-30-2010, 06:47 PM

ill take a $33,000.00 muscle car over a $50-60,000 muscle car that is afew horse slower.then spend 6-7 thounsand on supercharger and still come out faster and cheaper.but thats just me.glade to see the wars are back. great info and read

2010SSRSM6 · 07-31-2010, 10:31 PM

Awesome article. Who's up for a road trip with our cruise control set at 159?

07-29-2010, 07:26 AM	#58
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 823	For the record. TOP SPEED Is not all about horse power. GT 500 540 hp Top Speed 184.7 Camaro SS 426 hp Top Speed 174.4 Mazdaspeed3 263 hp Top Speed 155 Toyota Prius 78 hp Top Speed 112 The formula for Top Speed includes horse power. It also includes surface drag, gearing, torque, weight, efficiency, wheel size. In 1928 it took 1500 bhp (claimed) to get to 207.55 mph. If it were all about Horse Power the top speeds/hp curve would be linear. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

07-29-2010, 10:16 AM	#61
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	I like the article. Yeah the GT 500 is pretty awesome. However, this is telling me, we (Owners of SS Camaros), got some serious "bang" for our bucks. Nothing wrong with that! __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

07-29-2010, 02:37 PM	#63
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I'm about to cry... __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

07-29-2010, 06:59 PM	#68
fixxxer525 Account Suspended Drives: 01S10,01CBR600,05Ducati, 10 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 377	I did my Photo Op the day before the Bonneville 100 back in June. I guess those magizine clownz were some what late on Bonneville. Last edited by fixxxer525; 07-30-2010 at 04:06 AM.

07-31-2010, 10:31 PM	#70
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Awesome article. Who's up for a road trip with our cruise control set at 159? __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

07-29-2010, 03:55 AM	#57
Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	Awesome read aside from some of the comments mentioning them being a GT500 & an SS. It's not like Chevy had anything (better/faster) to offer at the moment. Wouldn't you rather drive a Z/28 over an SS (just for a top speed run)? I know I would.

07-29-2010, 11:52 AM	#62
Dmac Drives: 2002 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 123	hmm..... cruise control at 159 mph......

07-29-2010, 02:53 PM	#64
critteral Drives: 2010 camaro 2SSRS, Maggie SC, Kooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 121 View My Garage	great read.

07-29-2010, 02:54 PM	#65
SonnyakaPig Drives: C63 P31 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Coast Posts: 767	Excellent article. The writer did a great job. I loved the quote "This is unacceptable news. I'm not driving 1700 miles to find out that Walley World is closed." That's cool to hear that the Camaro is so fast stock.

07-29-2010, 05:29 PM	#66
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	good read, now I wonder what the top speed for the 6s(stang/RS) would be, perhaps 170mph?

07-30-2010, 06:47 PM	#69
r69rogue Drives: 3 black ss camaro 2000-2002 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 18 View My Garage	ill take a $33,000.00 muscle car over a $50-60,000 muscle car that is afew horse slower.then spend 6-7 thounsand on supercharger and still come out faster and cheaper.but thats just me.glade to see the wars are back. great info and read

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