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kevinw · 08-23-2013, 10:35 PM

i been looking at 2LT verts new at dealer yet. also considering coupe but will order.
i knew the cars were heavy, but i looked them up, and the 2LT vert weights 3,995, almost 4000 pds. and the 2ss vert 4,116 pds.!

wow. maybe i should consider the ss anyway for power to weight ratio. the v8 is needed for over 4000 pds. and that not including people in car.

i have my parents old 1977 grand prix. my son calls it brown bomb. this car is a tank if anyone of you remember. and it weighs less than these verts! it is about 3900 pds. and again, this thing is a tank.

i was just surprised how much and now see the criticizm on the weight of these cars.

eblanchette · 08-24-2013, 01:03 AM

I have the 1LT 2011 Convertible with a few bolt-on mods, and the car beat a 2007 mustang GT at the drag strip(2 times in a row).

The strip win may not mean much, but despite the weight, it is a solid and fun car.

Convertible + summer = fun.

pincoin · 08-24-2013, 05:09 AM

They might be a little chubby, but they are beautiful machines! It was perfect weather here yesterday for top down driving!

Nutbutt · 08-24-2013, 08:20 AM

Yes, but with a few mods these cars handle great.
Yesterday was a great top down day in New England also. Driving home at 7:00 it was a beautiful 72*, top down and the supercharger sucking in that nice cool air !

kevinw · 08-24-2013, 08:46 AM

i test drove both cars, new this week. yes, they do drive nice. if i got one, i may do a k/n cold air intake and that probably it. i aint looking at smokin tires or going 200 mph. but, the heavy feel in a way, feels secure when driving on hwy, protection with air bags too.

Oldag · 08-25-2013, 04:51 PM

Sure doesn't feel heavy.

Wonder if the extra weight is why the insurance is so cheap.

Q'smuscle · 08-25-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldag

Sure doesn't feel heavy.

Wonder if the extra weight is why the insurance is so cheap.

yup, extra weight makes it solid when the car flips and keeps it leveled to the ground . So , the insurance likes that it is less prone to lose its grip to the road most likely.

kevinw · 08-25-2013, 08:54 PM

insurance on both v6 and 8 really reasonable. as matter of fact, insurance on coupe ss is CHEAPER than whati pay on my 2007 GMC Envoy Denali. go figure. allstate. i asked my agent,, he dont know why either. allstate never liked my envoy from day one

Q'smuscle · 08-25-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinw

insurance on both v6 and 8 really reasonable. as matter of fact, insurance on coupe ss is CHEAPER than whati pay on my 2007 GMC Envoy Denali. go figure. allstate. i asked my agent,, he dont know why either. allstate never liked my envoy from day one

lmao hahaha

AWSME SS · 08-25-2013, 10:12 PM

My car was heavy until I dumped my 256 lbs g/f off.

kevinw · 08-26-2013, 07:11 AM

awsmess OMG!

GroundPilot · 08-26-2013, 07:48 AM

While not as light as a Mustang, remember that many of us cannot afford a garage queen and are looking for as much of a "do it all" car as we can. That weight sure does make her ride SMMMOOOOTTTTTHHHH on long distance journeys. Just did my first long trip in my car, 600 miles round trip, and it was nice the way she felt planted to the road.

kevinw · 08-26-2013, 08:18 PM

true, heavy does make it handle better. i remember driving my wifes 88 ford escort GT. it was light, got good mileage, but felt that way in driving too.

JR 1 · 08-27-2013, 01:01 PM

Camaros are heavy relative to say Mustangs, but you can't compare them to 70s cars whether they are boats or not. Modern cars in general are very heavy. There is a lot of steel so people can drive into telephone poles while texting an not get hurt!

Plus you have tons of air bags, electric motors for everything, lots of sound insulation, huge wheels and tires, and on and on...

08-23-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	wow heavy cars i been looking at 2LT verts new at dealer yet. also considering coupe but will order. i knew the cars were heavy, but i looked them up, and the 2LT vert weights 3,995, almost 4000 pds. and the 2ss vert 4,116 pds.! wow. maybe i should consider the ss anyway for power to weight ratio. the v8 is needed for over 4000 pds. and that not including people in car. i have my parents old 1977 grand prix. my son calls it brown bomb. this car is a tank if anyone of you remember. and it weighs less than these verts! it is about 3900 pds. and again, this thing is a tank. i was just surprised how much and now see the criticizm on the weight of these cars.

08-24-2013, 05:09 AM	#3
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	They might be a little chubby, but they are beautiful machines! It was perfect weather here yesterday for top down driving! __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

08-24-2013, 08:20 AM	#4
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Yes, but with a few mods these cars handle great. Yesterday was a great top down day in New England also. Driving home at 7:00 it was a beautiful 72, top down and the supercharger sucking in that nice cool air ! __________________ 1st IPF* Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

08-24-2013, 01:03 AM	#2
eblanchette Drives: 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern wasteland. Posts: 232	I have the 1LT 2011 Convertible with a few bolt-on mods, and the car beat a 2007 mustang GT at the drag strip(2 times in a row). The strip win may not mean much, but despite the weight, it is a solid and fun car. Convertible + summer = fun.

08-24-2013, 08:46 AM	#5
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i test drove both cars, new this week. yes, they do drive nice. if i got one, i may do a k/n cold air intake and that probably it. i aint looking at smokin tires or going 200 mph. but, the heavy feel in a way, feels secure when driving on hwy, protection with air bags too.

08-25-2013, 04:51 PM	#6
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Sure doesn't feel heavy. Wonder if the extra weight is why the insurance is so cheap.

08-25-2013, 08:54 PM	#8
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	insurance on both v6 and 8 really reasonable. as matter of fact, insurance on coupe ss is CHEAPER than whati pay on my 2007 GMC Envoy Denali. go figure. allstate. i asked my agent,, he dont know why either. allstate never liked my envoy from day one

08-25-2013, 10:12 PM	#10
AWSME SS Drives: 2015 Cummins Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 594	My car was heavy until I dumped my 256 lbs g/f off.

08-26-2013, 07:11 AM	#11
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	awsmess OMG!

08-26-2013, 07:48 AM	#12
GroundPilot Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS "Bridgette" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Altanta, GA Posts: 267	While not as light as a Mustang, remember that many of us cannot afford a garage queen and are looking for as much of a "do it all" car as we can. That weight sure does make her ride SMMMOOOOTTTTTHHHH on long distance journeys. Just did my first long trip in my car, 600 miles round trip, and it was nice the way she felt planted to the road.

08-26-2013, 08:18 PM	#13
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	true, heavy does make it handle better. i remember driving my wifes 88 ford escort GT. it was light, got good mileage, but felt that way in driving too.

08-27-2013, 01:01 PM	#14
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	Camaros are heavy relative to say Mustangs, but you can't compare them to 70s cars whether they are boats or not. Modern cars in general are very heavy. There is a lot of steel so people can drive into telephone poles while texting an not get hurt! Plus you have tons of air bags, electric motors for everything, lots of sound insulation, huge wheels and tires, and on and on...