I'm not sure when the press embargo ends, but we'll probably know if these predictions are accurate or not in a couple weeks:

2010 Camaro SS 6-speed manual

0-60: 4.4 sec
0-100: 11.0 sec
1/4-mile: 12.8 sec @ 110 mph
60-0: 112'
Skidpad: .92g
Slalom: 70 mph
MPG: 18

The above would be the most optimistic test results from a magazine that uses a 1' roll out and applies an environmental correction factor to the tested numbers as does Car and Driver magazine.

 

i hope so but doubtful.

 

I think that's probably going to be pretty close to what we see, especially if what GM spokespersons have already said about achieving a 4.6 second 0-60 with launch control on, and that it could probably go quicker than that (from the Indy 08 event).

Depending on rubber I don't see the Camaro having a problem breaking .95 lat G but we'll have to see. I do think that both V6 and V8 cars need mildly deeper gears, especially so the V6 can properly compete with the likes of the Genesis coupe and the 370Z, though the Nissan will probably compare closer with the SS.

 

one quick **** for sure.

 

With a competent driver I see a 12.8 for sure. Be advised your results will likely be slower due to the fact that most up here probably suck at drag racing. Me included.

 

i did a 13.8 in my 97 in my 3rd try. didn't think that was too shabby.

 

You daaaaamn straight!

 

For a 97 LT1, yeah that's not too shabby at all. Very nice.

 

the worst thing is once i drive a 6sd manual SS i know all my nitpicking will mean squat.

 

Quartermile... 12.8 @ 112 with a 6 speed.

All other stats I'd imagine would be right on par with the G8 GXP.

 

imo, it has the power for mid 12's but the torque management and sorry 3.45 gear with a 28" tire is gonna hold it back. my predictions:

13.1 @ 109 avg car mag
13.3 @ 108 edmunds
13.7 @ 105 some guy on youtube
14.1 @ 99 somebody on pinks or pass time
12.8 @ 110 great driver in good air
12.6 @ 112 first shop to tune and test it

 

12.8 @ 110-112 probably Motor Trend.

I generally agree with that based on the gears in the GXP, but the curb weight, weight distribution, track width, wheelbase, and height of the Camaro I feel are going to allow it to outperform the GXP in handling and all around agility.

 

12.8 (on a good day) - 13.4
depending on driver

 

Again, it's all speculation at this point. But Motor Trend got the GXP to do the 1/4 mile in 13.0 @ 109.6 mph while Edmunds were only able to achieve 13.4 @ 105.9 mph. Edmunds tests outside Phoenix, Arizona and Motor Trend does it's tests in and around Irvine, California, so there's definitely an altitude issue.

 

Hmmm, my '02 Z28 w/headers and 3.90 gears pulled a 12.8 @ 110 .

Damn that heavy weight, eh?!

I'm sure the car can be made to work well. I think the torque management is probably WAY too aggressive, and once the programmers figure out how to get around it, the car will wake right up .

I'm still not sold on drive-by-wire either ... I think a manual throttle cable is still the most effective means of instant gratification .