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carsismeZ06 · 06-23-2008, 04:13 PM

I was thinking today, and while looking around at the different engine choices, a thought popped up into my head. What will the Camaro's top speed and 0-60 time be like? In the LS2 powered Corvette, you can get 186 mph, and a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. (maybe quicker if you really nail it) with the added weight of a Camaro, I'm thinking that you can get up and over 180 mph (180-185) and a 0-60 time of 4.5. Not bad if you ask me. That is also a tad bit better than the HEMI 6.2 liter V8, which powers the Challenger up to 174 mph, and a 0-60 time of 4.5. Just throwing this out there, tell me what you think.

Mythic · 06-23-2008, 04:31 PM

Its not just weight, its aerodynamics. The Vette simpply moves through the air better than the Camaro will.

However, if we have made any impression on GM we will get a 430hp 6.2L V8 to play with. If we are really good and eat all our vegetables we might get a 550hp s/c V8. If so Im sure that is neighborhood the Camaro will be trolling through.

Camo_Soldier · 06-23-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mythic

Its not just weight, its aerodynamics. The Vette simpply moves through the air better than the Camaro will.

However, if we have made any impression on GM we will get a 430hp 6.2L V8 to play with. If we are really good and eat all our vegetables we might get a 550hp s/c V8. If so Im sure that is neighborhood the Camaro will be trolling through.

Alot of companys like dodge and ford have figured out how to get the same type of aerodynamics with a box style body as the rounder body cars, the handling is different.

theholycow · 06-23-2008, 05:03 PM

At those speeds, aerodynamic drag is pretty much the only factor for top speed. Even the tiniest difference in aerodynamics will make a big difference in top speed at that level.

I'd guess that the Camaro's top speed will be electronically limited before 186. They won't ship it able to exceed the speed rating of whatever tires come on it, though maybe uplevel Camaros will come with high-rated tires.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-23-2008, 06:11 PM

predicting 4.3-4.5 0-60 top speed of 160 (electronicly limited) and 1/4 time in the mid to low 12's on street tires and possibly high 11's on slicks. that's for the LS3. Now if we get a 550 hp version I'm going to say 4.0-4.3 0-60 and a mid 11 sec 1/4 run. as for the electronicly limited top speed I'd say it'd be the same if not a little lighter. All those times are at sea level and with a manual. now I predict motortrend to be a few tenths off on everything I've stated because they don't beat the cars like they should be to perform the best they can.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-23-2008, 06:14 PM

Some expect the V6 to be a 160mph car, and the base V8 to be capable of 175+.
I agree with those people.

Whether they're speed limited is a different story.

carsismeZ06 · 06-23-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Some expect the V6 to be a 160mph car, and the base V8 to be capable of 175+.
I agree with those people.

Whether they're speed limited is a different story.

I agree, 160 for V6, bae V8 = 175+

smokn' · 06-23-2008, 06:54 PM

4.4 & 185

ihc95 · 06-23-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

At those speeds, aerodynamic drag is pretty much the only factor for top speed. Even the tiniest difference in aerodynamics will make a big difference in top speed at that level.

I'd guess that the Camaro's top speed will be electronically limited before 186. They won't ship it able to exceed the speed rating of whatever tires come on it, though maybe uplevel Camaros will come with high-rated tires.

Tires should not be an issue. As we saw in the spyshots, the base V8 will likely have fat Pirelli PZero tires, the same used on 215mph Lambos. Oh and realisticly, the V6's top speed will probably be around 150mph. Though the base V8 should get to 175+mph

theholycow · 06-23-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ihc95

the V6's top speed will probably be around 150mph.

Well, that ought to be enough to get me to work on time.

*TAG UR IT* · 06-24-2008, 12:50 AM

I'd bet anything that the V6 has a speed limiter on it like the V8. I personally don't think they'll let it go over 120.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-24-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I'd bet anything that the V6 has a speed limiter on it like the V8. I personally don't think they'll let it go over 120.

I agree a speed limiter will be used but I'd say it's closer to 150-160.

theholycow · 06-24-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I'd bet anything that the V6 has a speed limiter on it like the V8. I personally don't think they'll let it go over 120.

They've got to give it more than 120. Even this dinky little thing is good for 130:

*DGthe3* · 06-24-2008, 09:50 AM

as per mr FbodFather: class leading performance.

06-23-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	Camaro Top Speed I was thinking today, and while looking around at the different engine choices, a thought popped up into my head. What will the Camaro's top speed and 0-60 time be like? In the LS2 powered Corvette, you can get 186 mph, and a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. (maybe quicker if you really nail it) with the added weight of a Camaro, I'm thinking that you can get up and over 180 mph (180-185) and a 0-60 time of 4.5. Not bad if you ask me. That is also a tad bit better than the HEMI 6.2 liter V8, which powers the Challenger up to 174 mph, and a 0-60 time of 4.5. Just throwing this out there, tell me what you think. __________________

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Mythic Drives: '03 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VaBeach VA Posts: 348	Its not just weight, its aerodynamics. The Vette simpply moves through the air better than the Camaro will. However, if we have made any impression on GM we will get a 430hp 6.2L V8 to play with. If we are really good and eat all our vegetables we might get a 550hp s/c V8. If so Im sure that is neighborhood the Camaro will be trolling through.

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I'd bet anything that the V6 has a speed limiter on it like the V8. I personally don't think they'll let it go over 120.