Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
08-02-2008, 10:15 AM
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Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
New & Future Cars: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
]The real-deal hits the street! See the first official photos of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
By Matt DeLorenzo •
While the wraps have been off the test mules of the 2010 Camaro for some time, Chevy has been mum on the final configuration of its reborn pony car until now. And what it has announced and shown is fairly in line with what we reported in our July issue.
The Camaro will be offered in two trim levels, RS and SS, the former powered by a 3.6-liter overhead-cam direct-injection V-6 making upward of 300 bhp, which can be equipped with either an Aisin 6-speed manual or GM's 6L50 6-speed automatic. The SS will sport two pushrod 6.2-liter V-8s ranging from 395 to 420 bhp.
Those who choose the Tremec 6060 manual will get the LS3 from the Corvette, while buyers opting for the 6-speed automatic will get the L99 V-8 with active fuel management, which cycles back and forth between four and eight cylinders to boost fuel economy. The LS3 is expected to make about 420 bhp and 408 lb.-ft. of torque, while the L99 is estimated at 395 bhp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-6 will run on regular unleaded gasoline, while both V-8s are specified to take premium.
The Camaro rides on a 112.3-in. wheelbase and measures 189.6 in. overall, just slightly larger than the current Mustang, although it's just over 8 in. shorter than the Dodge Challenger. Like the Mustang, the Camaro seats four, while the Challenger has five positions.
Based on the Holden-developed Zeta platform, the Camaro is equipped with a multilink independent rear suspension. The V-6 models come with the FE2 package that includes a 22.2-mm front and a 21.7-mm rear anti-roll bar and 18-in. wheels, while 19- and 20-in. wheels are optional.
The base tire is a P245/55R-18 BFGoodrich all-season tire. The FE3 suspension features 23.0-mm anti-roll bars and comes with 20-in. wheels shod with P245/45 front and P275/45 rear Pirelli P Zero rubber.
Likewise, there is a difference in brake packages from V-6 to V-8: The RS has single-piston calipers with 12.6-in. front and 12.4-in. rear discs, while the SS is equipped with 4-piston calipers clamping on 14.0-in. front and 13.6-in. rear rotors.
Chevy puts the Camaro's curb weight at 3750 lb. with a 52/48 front/rear distribution. Production will begin to ramp up late this year for a first quarter launch in 2009. Coupes will be produced first, with a convertible slated about 10 months later. Road and Track Magazine September 08
]The real-deal hits the street! See the first official photos of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
By Matt DeLorenzo •
While the wraps have been off the test mules of the 2010 Camaro for some time, Chevy has been mum on the final configuration of its reborn pony car until now. And what it has announced and shown is fairly in line with what we reported in our July issue.
The Camaro will be offered in two trim levels, RS and SS, the former powered by a 3.6-liter overhead-cam direct-injection V-6 making upward of 300 bhp, which can be equipped with either an Aisin 6-speed manual or GM's 6L50 6-speed automatic. The SS will sport two pushrod 6.2-liter V-8s ranging from 395 to 420 bhp.
Those who choose the Tremec 6060 manual will get the LS3 from the Corvette, while buyers opting for the 6-speed automatic will get the L99 V-8 with active fuel management, which cycles back and forth between four and eight cylinders to boost fuel economy. The LS3 is expected to make about 420 bhp and 408 lb.-ft. of torque, while the L99 is estimated at 395 bhp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-6 will run on regular unleaded gasoline, while both V-8s are specified to take premium.
The Camaro rides on a 112.3-in. wheelbase and measures 189.6 in. overall, just slightly larger than the current Mustang, although it's just over 8 in. shorter than the Dodge Challenger. Like the Mustang, the Camaro seats four, while the Challenger has five positions.
Based on the Holden-developed Zeta platform, the Camaro is equipped with a multilink independent rear suspension. The V-6 models come with the FE2 package that includes a 22.2-mm front and a 21.7-mm rear anti-roll bar and 18-in. wheels, while 19- and 20-in. wheels are optional.
The base tire is a P245/55R-18 BFGoodrich all-season tire. The FE3 suspension features 23.0-mm anti-roll bars and comes with 20-in. wheels shod with P245/45 front and P275/45 rear Pirelli P Zero rubber.
Likewise, there is a difference in brake packages from V-6 to V-8: The RS has single-piston calipers with 12.6-in. front and 12.4-in. rear discs, while the SS is equipped with 4-piston calipers clamping on 14.0-in. front and 13.6-in. rear rotors.
Chevy puts the Camaro's curb weight at 3750 lb. with a 52/48 front/rear distribution. Production will begin to ramp up late this year for a first quarter launch in 2009. Coupes will be produced first, with a convertible slated about 10 months later. Road and Track Magazine September 08
08-02-2008, 04:41 PM
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RE: Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
^Pht! No kidding? [8D]
Hmm, no mid range v8 like the Mustang has had.A 300 HP v6 isn't going to be a cheap for the base model either. As it stands, the 6.2's will wreck current GT's, but the GT500 shouldn't have any problem.I alsofind it hard to believe they're offering all these great features for as cheap as they're claiming. Is this interior going to be all plastic or what?
I dunno. I've heard so many stories now. At first they're were 2 v6's, a V8 SS, and a S/C V8 Z28. Then there was one 6er and one v8. Now this says there's 1 v6 and 2 v8's. There has always been an SS trim level butI've seen base models as LS, LT, and now RS... [>:]GET THE"FACTS" STRAIGHT!
Hmm, no mid range v8 like the Mustang has had.A 300 HP v6 isn't going to be a cheap for the base model either. As it stands, the 6.2's will wreck current GT's, but the GT500 shouldn't have any problem.I alsofind it hard to believe they're offering all these great features for as cheap as they're claiming. Is this interior going to be all plastic or what?
I dunno. I've heard so many stories now. At first they're were 2 v6's, a V8 SS, and a S/C V8 Z28. Then there was one 6er and one v8. Now this says there's 1 v6 and 2 v8's. There has always been an SS trim level butI've seen base models as LS, LT, and now RS... [>:]GET THE"FACTS" STRAIGHT!
08-02-2008, 07:37 PM
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RE: Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
as far as I understand it you've got the V6 being the LS and LT with the RS being an upgrade package for it.... the SS is the V8....and then the Z28 is an even more powerful V8.... and no where in there do I see a car for the casual and average buyer...haha 
08-03-2008, 02:30 AM
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RE: Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
Well as far as I have heard the Z28 is a no show so far. Also the RS is an upgrade for the LS package the LT is the base (if I'm remembering right). The car has changed since then, again running off my memory. The car has fully independant suspension (all the way around) and it will be the 3.6L DI VVT V6 Based a 300HP with 273 ft/lb tq.
The part about the SS is true it will have the 6.2L LS3 from the vette but it is ranged from 400 to 422HP.
Unless Ford changes the mustang in 2010 (As projected, I have no clue what engine will be in it) But todays 4.0 doesn't stand a chance with just 210HP
Will
The part about the SS is true it will have the 6.2L LS3 from the vette but it is ranged from 400 to 422HP.
Unless Ford changes the mustang in 2010 (As projected, I have no clue what engine will be in it) But todays 4.0 doesn't stand a chance with just 210HP
Will
08-03-2008, 08:10 AM
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RE: Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
The RS is available in all trims if I'm not mistaken. I think the test car they showed was an RS/SS.
You've got to admit, though.. The first and fifth generation camaros are not the mullet cars that the second and third were. Especially the third... Such a hideous thing...
You've got to admit, though.. The first and fifth generation camaros are not the mullet cars that the second and third were. Especially the third... Such a hideous thing...
08-03-2008, 10:56 AM
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RE: Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road and Track)
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Unless Ford changes the mustang in 2010 (As projected, I have no clue what engine will be in it) But todays 4.0 doesn't stand a chance with just 210HP
Will
Unless Ford changes the mustang in 2010 (As projected, I have no clue what engine will be in it) But todays 4.0 doesn't stand a chance with just 210HP
Will
ORIGINAL: WyldeSoul
You've got to admit, though.. The first and fifth generation camaros are not the mullet cars that the second and third were. Especially the third... Such a hideous thing...
You've got to admit, though.. The first and fifth generation camaros are not the mullet cars that the second and third were. Especially the third... Such a hideous thing...
08-03-2008, 02:51 PM
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RE: Chevy's Pony Car-2010 Camaro(Road
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Aprevious Road and Track article (July '08, "the real deal" on the new camaro [&:]) said that the base LS would be powered by Chev's 3.5 L pushrod v6 that puts out 220HP, but I guess that isn't happening anymore? I thought it would be a decent match for a bolt on 4.0 but it looks like they're just going to get wrecked without F/I. I figure the GT crowd will be able to beat the 300HP v6 (Has less TQ, more weight), but it won't be as easy as we'd like to admit.
Aprevious Road and Track article (July '08, "the real deal" on the new camaro [&:]) said that the base LS would be powered by Chev's 3.5 L pushrod v6 that puts out 220HP, but I guess that isn't happening anymore? I thought it would be a decent match for a bolt on 4.0 but it looks like they're just going to get wrecked without F/I. I figure the GT crowd will be able to beat the 300HP v6 (Has less TQ, more weight), but it won't be as easy as we'd like to admit.
