Drove the new Camaro today!

[Zedder]

One of the perks of living near Oshawa is that there are a number of new Camaros out and about with GM staff memebers. One of our local Corvette buddies works for the General and brought out a new 2SS/RS today for us to take a look at. I got to drive the car and can report that is drives really well! This was an LS3 425hp version with manual tranny. All of us loved the car, but felt it did not have the snap that a 405hp Z06 has and it didn't sound as nice. The interior is very nice and the car rides really well. One of the best parts of my drive was seeing the face of a guy in a new Challenger RT when I pulled up beside him http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Here's a quick video of one of the guys taking it out...

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/Zedder_photos/th_MVI_1784.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/Zedder_photos/?action=view&current=MVI_1784.flv)

[Hylton]

Thanks for sharing Mark - I have one on order. How did it feel compared to an LS1 car?

[olredalert]

-----Saw a real plain-jane silver one in St.Clair Mi. today. Couldnt see what plate was on it as it was sitting in a driveway. Probably a manufacturers plate and a V-6 version, Im guessing??? Still looked good!!!........Bill S

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for the sneak preview and ride report Mark!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[CC Rider]

Glad to see they're hitting the streets.

Thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Hotrodpaul]

I would think weight plays a big factor in the "snap" a car has:

New Camaro = 3800 Lb

01-04 Z06 = 3100 Lb

I would love to have another Z06!

Paul

[Zedder]

Hylton, it felt very similar to my old LS1 which had a very civilized feel compared to my LS6 cars. I think it will need a tune and an exhaust to really wake the car up. I'll be picking one up too!

[70 copo]

New 500+ HP Stang that is out should fix the HP problem with the current GM LS3- that is if GM has the money to play on the same field as Ford, we will see http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[JJEH]

Wow... looks really good http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Thanks for sharing...

[Hylton]

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Phil - I forgot to tell you - GM is considering additional stripe packages for the 5th gen. I've been told these LS3 engines are getting 480hp with only the GMPP hotcam and free flowing exhaust installed. Add a Paxton and you'll be hauling and still have plenty of money left in your pocket compared to buying a 500 hp Mustang.

[70 copo]

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New 500+ HP Stang that is out should fix the HP problem with the current GM LS3- that is if GM has the money to play on the same field as Ford, we will see http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Phil - I forgot to tell you - GM is considering additional stripe packages for the 5th gen. I've been told these LS3 engines are getting 480hp with only the GMPP hotcam and free flowing exhaust installed. Add a Paxton and you'll be hauling and still have plenty of money left in your pocket compared to buying a 500 hp Mustang.

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Yea I know, JF told me about it in the first week of January. We will see. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[flyingn]

a paxton on the top of the line Camaro will be just as much if not more then a GT500

[carguy]

I had the opportunity to drive the base and SS models at Bondurant in Phoenix in mid January. We drove 6 speed as well as automatic versions of both cars. The base seemed just like a car. I liked the SS and have a convertible on order. I like the idea of a drop top that is more roomy and comfortable with good performance as an alternative to my c6. The performance was good, but if I were goin racin for pink slips I would take my c6. After testing the camaros Bob Bondurant took each of us on hot laps in the ZR1. Now that is a performance car!!!!! I guess I am getting old, but I preferred the automatic over the 6 speed.

[Andy]

Where is the video at putting it through its paces? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[70 copo]

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MT on line today: http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2009/112_0904_chevrolet_camaro_z28_returns/index.html

THIS IS MORE LIKE IT. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Perhaps the stylists at GM finally got off the booze..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[rich p]

Cant wait to see a Nickey and a few others when they add a little VOODOO to these!! 1st http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif2http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif3 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif4 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif5 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif One more 6 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[rich p]

These cars should have been out over a year ago and they wouldnt be in this mess http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
From the dealers to the mod builders to the aftermarket people and so on !! This car would have been making money for a lot of people in the business.. Still cant figure out why it is still taking this long.. Pull all your sources months ago and build them. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Bad Brad]

From the sound of that video the exhaust sounds like crap, kinda like a corn popper. I guess after you buy the car have to spend more $$ and get a custom exhaust put on it?
I personally dont think what GM puts out on the street looks all that great I think its ugly. I might have a different say when Nickey gets one and makes it into a real car that has yet to be seen.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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I will bring my video camera, but not exactly sure how many "paces" I will get to put it through or when the freakin thing will arrive!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[1970Bluel78]

It sounded like a Mopar starting up. Why does the starter sound like that?

[PeteLeathersac]

Shortcomings aside, it's cool you were up close to the car Mark...especially that you were the wheelman!.
I saw a black one heading North on Hiway #115 on Saturday afternoon...I was Southbound so it was all over pretty fast..
Did you happen to note the VIN of the car you drove Mark?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[Zedder]

It was unti #210 I believe...

[flyingn]

high torque starter. All new high performance cars have em.


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