More B.S. insider info!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TFord · 06-16-2008, 10:10 PM

According to Road&Track, who attempts take a crack at solving the mystery, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro coupe and convertible will come in three trim levels including an LS, LT and SS. The LS trim will get a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 220-hp, while the LT trim will get a 3.6L V6 engine with direct-injection from the 2008 Cadillac CTS producing 304-hp.

The range-topper Chevrolet Camaro SS will be powered by a 6.2L LS3 V8 that produces up to 405-hp. The high-performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro convertible will get a 6.2L LSA that produces up to 500-hp. The unit will be an under-rated version of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V engine.

The Camaro SS models will also get 20-inch wheels with 4-piston Brembo brakes with P245/45zr Pirelli tires.

With the gas-prices on the rise, the LS trims 3.5 liter V6 is expected to be replaced by a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that also produces 220-hp. However that is still under consideration. Prices are expected to start in the mid $20,000 range hitting $40,000 for the SS model.

Source: Road & Track via EGM Car Tech

If I see another BS article about our 5th gen!!!

boxmonkeyracing · 06-16-2008, 10:23 PM

yep read that a while back. . .lol. can't wait to get the offical word 94 days

fastball · 06-16-2008, 10:30 PM

The 3.5 is an antiquated engine design. It's already on it's way out.

Those of us who've been on this forum for a while will remember (and don't ask me to find the link to the thread because I'm too lazy) when Bob Lutz said they had thought about using the 3.5 as the base engine, but instead the 3.6 VVT will be the base engine now. In the future, the 2.2 ECOTEC turbo may enter at a point lower than the 3.6, but the 3.6 will be entry for right now.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-16-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

Prices are expected to start in the mid $20,000 range hitting $40,000 for the SS model.

**Hit the dumb-button** EHHHHHH!!!

At least they're writing something about the car, right? Better than not much of anything.....or articles that take time to explain how the car was mistaken multiple times for a different, not-out-yet-but-more-highly-anticipated car (coughchallengercough).

Chevyrocker · 06-17-2008, 09:21 AM

I'd rather see the 260hp 2.0L turbo from the HHR SS/Solstice GXP/Cobalt SS etc over the 3.5L with only 220hp. more speculation to anger everyone. Do you think it's possible to sleep until August?

*radz28* · 06-17-2008, 10:10 AM

Where is the Z28?! What a crappy article. There is just no way in Heck GM would make Camaro with no Z28 option, top dog or not. More BS.

Rallysport · 06-17-2008, 11:44 AM

Look at the source: Road and CRACK.

As in smokin CRACK. Forty grand for a base Super Sport? Really? That's twenty grand more than the "supposed" base price V6! GM knows better, and R&T can kiss my ass.

blackgloves · 06-17-2008, 11:45 AM

No Z28 makes my blood boil

*radz28* · 06-17-2008, 01:01 PM

It's more like Road and Crap.

Supermans · 06-17-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz282003

It's more like Road and Crap.

Road and Crack, Road and Crap...lol.. You guys are funny..

How about Road and Quack.. THat would be what Daffy reads.

theholycow · 06-17-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

According to Road&Track, who attempts take a crack at solving the mystery

Yup, they definitely took crack.

*radz28* · 06-17-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

Road and Crack, Road and Crap...lol.. You guys are funny..

How about Road and Quack.. THat would be what Daffy reads.

Moose · 06-17-2008, 02:04 PM

I enjoy the coverage of the 5th Gen. in the magazines, but, take what you read "with a grain of salt".

Magazines and their writers don't intentionally mislead or provide misinformation, they're just speculating like the rest of us.

I enjoy reading and collecting copies of magazines containing Camaro information. I just read what they report and come to my own conclusions.

06-16-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	More B.S. insider info!!! According to Road&Track, who attempts take a crack at solving the mystery, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro coupe and convertible will come in three trim levels including an LS, LT and SS. The LS trim will get a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 220-hp, while the LT trim will get a 3.6L V6 engine with direct-injection from the 2008 Cadillac CTS producing 304-hp. The range-topper Chevrolet Camaro SS will be powered by a 6.2L LS3 V8 that produces up to 405-hp. The high-performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro convertible will get a 6.2L LSA that produces up to 500-hp. The unit will be an under-rated version of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V engine. The Camaro SS models will also get 20-inch wheels with 4-piston Brembo brakes with P245/45zr Pirelli tires. With the gas-prices on the rise, the LS trims 3.5 liter V6 is expected to be replaced by a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that also produces 220-hp. However that is still under consideration. Prices are expected to start in the mid $20,000 range hitting $40,000 for the SS model. Source: Road & Track via EGM Car Tech If I see another BS article about our 5th gen!!!

06-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,795 View My Garage	Where is the Z28?! What a crappy article. There is just no way in Heck GM would make Camaro with no Z28 option, top dog or not. More BS. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

06-17-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,795 View My Garage	It's more like Road and Crap. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
G8 Sport Truck Info	3whiterag	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	5	04-12-2008 12:57 AM
5th Gen Camaro LS3 info from Chevy Hi-Po...READ	TAG UR IT	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	295	03-07-2008 11:06 AM
looking for basic info...	Forge	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	14	12-21-2007 12:24 AM
ALOT!! info about the 2009 camaro!	Hunter330123	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	2	01-12-2007 08:57 PM
running info	Cleric	Site Related Announcements / Suggestions / Feedback / Questions	0	08-11-2006 07:31 PM

06-16-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	The 3.5 is an antiquated engine design. It's already on it's way out. Those of us who've been on this forum for a while will remember (and don't ask me to find the link to the thread because I'm too lazy) when Bob Lutz said they had thought about using the 3.5 as the base engine, but instead the 3.6 VVT will be the base engine now. In the future, the 2.2 ECOTEC turbo may enter at a point lower than the 3.6, but the 3.6 will be entry for right now.

06-17-2008, 09:21 AM	#5
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	I'd rather see the 260hp 2.0L turbo from the HHR SS/Solstice GXP/Cobalt SS etc over the 3.5L with only 220hp. more speculation to anger everyone. Do you think it's possible to sleep until August?

06-17-2008, 11:44 AM	#7
Rallysport Go Cardinals! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 6-speed #1879 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 856 View My Garage	Look at the source: Road and CRACK. As in smokin CRACK. Forty grand for a base Super Sport? Really? That's twenty grand more than the "supposed" base price V6! GM knows better, and R&T can kiss my ass.

06-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
blackgloves Drives: 1987 Iroc Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 147 View My Garage	No Z28 makes my blood boil

06-17-2008, 02:04 PM	#13
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I enjoy the coverage of the 5th Gen. in the magazines, but, take what you read "with a grain of salt". Magazines and their writers don't intentionally mislead or provide misinformation, they're just speculating like the rest of us. I enjoy reading and collecting copies of magazines containing Camaro information. I just read what they report and come to my own conclusions.