2010 camaro V6
07-04-2010, 12:22 PM
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2010 camaro V6
Just wondering how a 2010 Cobalt SS stacks up against a 2010 V6 Camaro, anyone race one yet? I know the camaro v6 is advertised as having 304HP, it just doesn't seem like it would be a quick car thought, any thoughts?
07-04-2010, 12:39 PM
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The weight issue makes a dramatic difference in performance ,.. the stock balt would beat no problem at all
Its just like if I would race a V6 Malibu or Saturn Aura or CTS with the 3.6 engine..
Its just like if I would race a V6 Malibu or Saturn Aura or CTS with the 3.6 engine..
07-04-2010, 01:20 PM
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There is a kid here in town that was braging to people that he has beat everyone in town,lets just say that when he pulled up next to me he didnt fair to good!
07-04-2010, 01:27 PM
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The 2011 V6 Mustang would be a better comparison, 0-60 of 5.1 and a 1/4 mile time of 13.7 @ 102mph according to Motor Trend.
07-04-2010, 01:35 PM
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x26373838...... raced this one kid and his buddy and smoked him... tried getting to roll his window down but he wouldnt got next to him at another light and before i completely stoped he got on the turning lane and hauld ass(he was already stoped to go straigh tbut seen i was going to be next to him)
07-04-2010, 01:36 PM
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there was an article posted on GM tuner source that said they underrated the engine it is actually rated for 312 hp
Right out of the gate, the V6 Camaro shows just who is the king of the horsepower mountain with 312 ponies nestled underneath the bonnet. Funny enough, apparently the Camaro has always had 312 horsepower. It’s just the tricky folks in the RenCen only certified the 2010 V6 at 304hp as bait for the 2011 Mustang which falls a bit short again for the 2011 model year with only 305 hp. And having driven said 312hp Camaro, we can assure you that the thing hauls tail like nobody’s business. Even with the automatic gearbox leaving our left foot twitching for action, the Camaro still pulls off faster pulls through the 1/4 than the LSJ-powered Cobalt SS, which is an impressive feat.
07-04-2010, 01:51 PM
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They re-rated the V6 in the Camaro. When it was originally certified, it was tested with the exhaust system from some other application (CTS maybe?). Once the Mustang came out they went ahead and re-certified with the Camaro exhaust system, and found some more HP.
Nothing in the engine actually changed. Same fuel and everything.
Nothing in the engine actually changed. Same fuel and everything.
07-04-2010, 01:54 PM
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Test drove both the V6 & V8, the V6 was not to bad but did'nt perform like I thought it would, the SS was faster but still should of been more aggresive for the rated horse power, it's just they are too heavy. I also noticed the interior was dark and bland not much of a step up from a Cobalt SS, also there was just way too many blind spots I think someone at GM dropped the ball on this one.
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They re-rated the V6 in the Camaro. When it was originally certified, it was tested with the exhaust system from some other application (CTS maybe?). Once the Mustang came out they went ahead and re-certified with the Camaro exhaust system, and found some more HP.
Nothing in the engine actually changed. Same fuel and everything.
Nothing in the engine actually changed. Same fuel and everything.
07-04-2010, 02:45 PM
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I love the looks of the new camaro as well but once I got inside i was not impressed. I was pissed i couldn't fit comfortably in the car being i'm 6'4". . . .no head room, even with the seat tilted back! The funny thing was I could fit in a vette with the glass roof good. I guess I need to see how I fair in the new mustang as well.
07-04-2010, 02:50 PM
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Yea I test drove the 2SS, i liked the look of the car but i felt it should have been faster for all the HP the car has.....also someone brought up blind spots, there are def too many in that car.
Thats why I was asking about the V6 camaro, i havent really heard much about it as far as performance goes
Thats why I was asking about the V6 camaro, i havent really heard much about it as far as performance goes
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT
Powertrain
Engine: 24-valve, DOHC V-6
Displacement: 3.6 liters
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drive: Rear-wheel
Weight
Curb weight: 3765 lbs
Distribution, F/R: 52/42 percent
Tires
Type: Pirelli P-Zero
Size, Front: 245/45YR-20
Size, Rear: 275/40YR-20
Acceleration
0-60 mph: 5.9 seconds
0-100 mph: 15.3 seconds
0-120 mph: 24.2 seconds
0-130 mph: 30.1 seconds
¼ mile: 14.8 seconds
30-70 mph passing: 8.4 seconds
Peak g: 0.60
Using the above data, the V6 Camero will do 60-100 in 9.4 sec. A Stock SS/TC will do 60-100 in around 8sec, GM1 7sec and a moderately tuned one (mine) will do 6.4 sec 60-100.
Many guys here running aggressive tunes are at 5.5 sec or less. BTW, the V8 Camero (400HP+) will do around 5.8 sec for 60-100..damn fast car for sure.