Camaro SS (L99) vs. Challenger SRT8/Charger SRT8 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SamSS · 01-17-2010, 05:02 PM

Camaro SS
GM L99 6.2 L (376 cu in) V8

Challenger SRT8
6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8

Charger SRT8
6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8

An automatic SS (L99) beats them both in a drag race, right?

SGOS252382 · 01-17-2010, 05:11 PM

All three are very closely matched. With me behind the wheel, I'd definately say the L99 is faster.

A race between these cars should come down to who gets the better launch off the line.

thecamaroguy · 01-17-2010, 05:15 PM

My dad has a 2009 Challenger SRT8 and I say he is a better driver than I am....I seem to miss gears every so often...

But my 2010 Camaro RS/SS manual has never had an issue with my dad's 2009 Challenger SRT8.

SamSS · 01-17-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecamaroguy

My dad has a 2009 Challenger SRT8 and I say he is a better driver than I am....I seem to miss gears every so often...

But my 2010 Camaro RS/SS manual has never had an issue with my dad's 2009 Challenger SRT8.

The manual SS (LS3) is faster than the automatic (L99). I was comparing the automatic SS (L99) to the SRT8's.

thecamaroguy · 01-17-2010, 05:21 PM

If you go look at the 1/4 mile runs, the Autos seem to have an advantage...

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-17-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamSS

The manual SS (LS3) is faster than the automatic (L99). I was comparing the automatic SS (L99) to the SRT8's.

Auto's are quicker and so far they are holding the quarter mile also in most cases.

Sleestack · 01-17-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamSS

The manual SS (LS3) is faster than the automatic (L99). I was comparing the automatic SS (L99) to the SRT8's.

The Stock SRT8 Charger traps between 108 and 109mph. It seems the L99 traps a tick slower based on recent runs below, but the Camaro has wider stock tires than the 255's on the SRT8 . It could go either way.

Camaro SS Stock- A6
4. 8ty8ls1 - 12.97 @ 107.61 mph, (L99, A6)
5. 1stGM - 12.98 @ 107. 34 mph, (L99, A6)
10. 8secpumpgas - 13.11 @ 106.38 mph, (L99, A6)
12. acatlover13 - 13.20 @ 105.99 mph, (L99, A6)
14. Matt (tunetime) - 13.25 @ 106. 42 mph, (L99, A6)
16. Scottywheels - 13.28 @ 106.43 mph, (L99, A6)
19. Midnight Maro - 13.33 @ 105.52 mph, (L99, A6)
21. HDDAN - 13.38 @ 105.65 mph, (L99, A6)
22. PwrTrip - 13.41 @ 105.01 mph, (L99, A6)
23. Kaler - 13.44 @ 108.64 mph, (L99, A6)
24. Grand Pa - 13.46 @ 104.92 mph, (L99, A6)
25. Don 0 - 13.50 @ 104.07 mph, (L99, A6)

SGOS252382 · 01-17-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleestack

The Stock SRT8 Charger traps between 108 and 109mph. It seems the L99 traps a tick slower based on recent runs below, but the Camaro has wider stock tires than the 255's on the SRT8 . It could go either way.

Camaro SS Stock- A6
4. 8ty8ls1 - 12.97 @ 107.61 mph, (L99, A6)
5. 1stGM - 12.98 @ 107. 34 mph, (L99, A6)
10. 8secpumpgas - 13.11 @ 106.38 mph, (L99, A6)
12. acatlover13 - 13.20 @ 105.99 mph, (L99, A6)
14. Matt (tunetime) - 13.25 @ 106. 42 mph, (L99, A6)
16. Scottywheels - 13.28 @ 106.43 mph, (L99, A6)
19. Midnight Maro - 13.33 @ 105.52 mph, (L99, A6)
21. HDDAN - 13.38 @ 105.65 mph, (L99, A6)
22. PwrTrip - 13.41 @ 105.01 mph, (L99, A6)
23. Kaler - 13.44 @ 108.64 mph, (L99, A6)
24. Grand Pa - 13.46 @ 104.92 mph, (L99, A6)
25. Don 0 - 13.50 @ 104.07 mph, (L99, A6)

Give it some more time. The Chargers have been going to the track for years (Many winter seasons to build 1/4 mile times). The Challenger is pretty new to the game like the Camaro (not much opportunity to hit the track). I'd like to see the list of the top 12 stock Challenger 1/4 mile times from a Dodge Forum?

Lets see an actual 1/4 mile list (not magazine times) from a Dodge Forum showing stock Challengers trapping 109mph.

*The_Blur* · 01-17-2010, 06:26 PM

The Camaro SS will win.

Black5thgen · 01-17-2010, 06:56 PM

I would give the advantage to the camaro. I have seen a bone stock L99 run a 12.9, it was impressive.

muskegoil · 01-17-2010, 07:06 PM

There has been stock srt run in the 12 s depend on Da and driver.I would say its a driver race.The srt has 25 hp advantage,but the ss has 300 lb so pretty close..

0-60n4.6 · 01-17-2010, 07:59 PM

I would have to say it would be dead nuts even.....i didnt know that there where two diff motors in the camaro...so the L99 in the A6 and the LS3 in the M6

a_Username · 01-17-2010, 08:18 PM

It would be a driver's race. However, given maximum potential of the cars being reached, the L99 would win.

shroomjohn · 01-17-2010, 08:19 PM

The L99 is an LS3 with cylinder deactivation maybe something else but the engines are very close less horses because the auto loses more in the drivetrain than the stick. Its a drivers race w just bout any of these auto or manual.

01-17-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
SamSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 773	Camaro SS (L99) vs. Challenger SRT8/Charger SRT8 Camaro SS GM L99 6.2 L (376 cu in) V8 Challenger SRT8 6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8 Charger SRT8 6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8 An automatic SS (L99) beats them both in a drag race, right? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS A6, Rotofab intake, Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust, JBA off-road pipes, PFADT sway bars and lowering springs, Dyno tuned by CMS

01-17-2010, 05:15 PM	#3
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 540	My dad has a 2009 Challenger SRT8 and I say he is a better driver than I am....I seem to miss gears every so often... But my 2010 Camaro RS/SS manual has never had an issue with my dad's 2009 Challenger SRT8. __________________ Thanks, thecamaroguy 2010 Camaro 2SS - CGM 1967 Camaro SS350 - Baldwin Motion Tribute 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE - White Proud to say I have always owned a Camaro! A Camaro has been my Daily driver since I started driving!

01-17-2010, 05:21 PM	#5
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 540	If you go look at the 1/4 mile runs, the Autos seem to have an advantage... __________________ Thanks, thecamaroguy 2010 Camaro 2SS - CGM 1967 Camaro SS350 - Baldwin Motion Tribute 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE - White Proud to say I have always owned a Camaro! A Camaro has been my Daily driver since I started driving!

01-17-2010, 06:26 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	The Camaro SS will win. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-17-2010, 08:19 PM	#14
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,134 View My Garage	The L99 is an LS3 with cylinder deactivation maybe something else but the engines are very close less horses because the auto loses more in the drivetrain than the stick. Its a drivers race w just bout any of these auto or manual. __________________ Loving this car!

01-17-2010, 05:11 PM	#2
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	All three are very closely matched. With me behind the wheel, I'd definately say the L99 is faster. A race between these cars should come down to who gets the better launch off the line.

01-17-2010, 06:56 PM	#10
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I would give the advantage to the camaro. I have seen a bone stock L99 run a 12.9, it was impressive.

01-17-2010, 07:06 PM	#11
muskegoil Drives: 2009 charger srt Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: alberta Posts: 28	There has been stock srt run in the 12 s depend on Da and driver.I would say its a driver race.The srt has 25 hp advantage,but the ss has 300 lb so pretty close..

01-17-2010, 07:59 PM	#12
0-60n4.6 Drives: 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sherman, TX Posts: 120	I would have to say it would be dead nuts even.....i didnt know that there where two diff motors in the camaro...so the L99 in the A6 and the LS3 in the M6

01-17-2010, 08:18 PM	#13
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	It would be a driver's race. However, given maximum potential of the cars being reached, the L99 would win.

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