NEWS: Spy Shots: 2010 Camaro really hauls...
06-26-2008 | 10:30 AM
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NEWS: Spy Shots: 2010 Camaro really hauls...
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The high price of petrol is causing people to do some pretty crazy things, but after seeing these photos of a Camaro pulling a U-Haul on public roads, we're hoping pickup trucks don't become that bad on gas that one would consider using a muscle car as a mule. An astute photographer nabbed a couple shots of the long-awaited 2010 Camaro as it was helping someone move or delivering the AllSpark to Optimus Prime. While performance coupes probably aren't the best choice for pulling cargo, at least the Camaro's 6.0L V8 has been quite the hauler for GM, albeit under the hood of trucks and SUVs. Thanks for the tip, Matt Bateman.
Gallery: 2010 Camaro U-Haul
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Click above for gallery of the 2010 Camaro hauling
The high price of petrol is causing people to do some pretty crazy things, but after seeing these photos of a Camaro pulling a U-Haul on public roads, we're hoping pickup trucks don't become that bad on gas that one would consider using a muscle car as a mule. An astute photographer nabbed a couple shots of the long-awaited 2010 Camaro as it was helping someone move or delivering the AllSpark to Optimus Prime. While performance coupes probably aren't the best choice for pulling cargo, at least the Camaro's 6.0L V8 has been quite the hauler for GM, albeit under the hood of trucks and SUVs. Thanks for the tip, Matt Bateman.
Gallery: 2010 Camaro U-Haul
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06-26-2008 | 11:46 AM
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Vehicle mules and prototypes are attached to weighted trailers to create loads on the powertrain during development for testing. This taxes cooling and looks for weakness in both the cooling and in drivetrain components.
That's more than likely what's going on in these pics, and not someone using a quarter million dollar prototype (at least) to help move some stuff.
That's more than likely what's going on in these pics, and not someone using a quarter million dollar prototype (at least) to help move some stuff.
06-26-2008 | 11:58 AM
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Vehicle mules and prototypes are attached to weighted trailers to create loads on the powertrain during development for testing. This taxes cooling and looks for weakness in both the cooling and in drivetrain components.
That's more than likely what's going on in these pics, and not someone using a quarter million dollar prototype (at least) to help move some stuff.
That's more than likely what's going on in these pics, and not someone using a quarter million dollar prototype (at least) to help move some stuff.
06-26-2008 | 12:50 PM
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06-26-2008 | 12:51 PM
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Vehicle mules and prototypes are attached to weighted trailers to create loads on the powertrain during development for testing. This taxes cooling and looks for weakness in both the cooling and in drivetrain components.
That's more than likely what's going on in these pics, and not someone using a quarter million dollar prototype (at least) to help move some stuff.
That's more than likely what's going on in these pics, and not someone using a quarter million dollar prototype (at least) to help move some stuff.
06-26-2008 | 01:11 PM
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I don't expect the Camaro to come with an optional trailer hitch.
06-26-2008 | 10:36 PM
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Yes it is, and those guys are just being picky!! 
If the car survives tests pulling the U-Haul trailer, without over-heating, etc., then it should get the "rubber stamp" saying it can safely tow "X-amount" of weight
.
Otherwise?
If the concerns are "how does it stand up in heavy, stop-and-go traffic??" ... then test it there!! Or "abusive driving??" ... throw it out onto a race-track!! (which they've done ).
Towing a trailer will most certainly put a great additional load onto the car, but there's no reason it should fail, and assuming it does ok, then that should also count towards certifying the car "tow worthy"
.
If the car survives tests pulling the U-Haul trailer, without over-heating, etc., then it should get the "rubber stamp" saying it can safely tow "X-amount" of weight
.Otherwise?
If the concerns are "how does it stand up in heavy, stop-and-go traffic??" ... then test it there!! Or "abusive driving??" ... throw it out onto a race-track!! (which they've done ).Towing a trailer will most certainly put a great additional load onto the car, but there's no reason it should fail, and assuming it does ok, then that should also count towards certifying the car "tow worthy"
.
