The other new pony car-Camaro (Road and Track)

[ACJupiter]

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 • Photos by Richard Prince
September 2008
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.

[NOTSURE]

This is a Challenger site right?
If we want Camaro updates we will find them or buy one....

[Hfd79]

Yep, big deal. Conspicuously missing is any pricing info.

[340EBody]

Originally Posted by NOTSURE

This is a Challenger site right?
If we want Camaro updates we will find them or buy one....

Nothing else but Challengers can be mentioned here?

[wyomingcolt]

Ok, I have a 09 SRT 6 speed coming. Now that I have seen like 30 orange ones on the street here, I have switched to red. Now that I have driven an 08 automatic, I am almost willing to cancel. I WOULD NEVER own an automatic. My diesel would kick its butt off the line. Thing is a dawg off the line. If the Camaro is less $$, has a better interior, lighter, faster, and probable better resale, I may be going to the dark side. Automatic Challengers are WEAK!!

[challengerlover]

Like I posted earlier, the more options and details released, the more money you will pay for a well equipped camaro, and upwards of 300hp? It sounds more like a gross figure to me. I am confident that the brake horsepower on the new camaro will be significantly less when Mpg Mandates are coming down the pike. I wil say it once and I,ll say it again MOPAR or NO Car(maro)!

[3H4ME]

Originally Posted by wyomingcolt

Ok, I have a 09 SRT 6 speed coming. Now that I have seen like 30 orange ones on the street here, I have switched to red. Now that I have driven an 08 automatic, I am almost willing to cancel. I WOULD NEVER own an automatic. My diesel would kick its butt off the line. Thing is a dawg off the line. If the Camaro is less $$, has a better interior, lighter, faster, and probable better resale, I may be going to the dark side. Automatic Challengers are WEAK!!

You have a great diesel then, and you drove a far different Challenger than the one I have in my garage !! I've been driving 5.7 Hemis for 3 years now, so it's not like I'm coming from a 4 cylinder or some other little mill; and I'm quite impressed with this motor and this car.
BTW, whose car did you drive? I havn't found a dealer yet that gave test drives.

[Warrior#7]

Originally Posted by 3H4ME

You have a great diesel then, and you drove a far different Challenger than the one I have in my garage !! I've been driving 5.7 Hemis for 3 years now, so it's not like I'm coming from a 4 cylinder or some other little mill; and I'm quite impressed with this motor and this car.
BTW, whose car did you drive? I havn't found a dealer yet that gave test drives.

I have and automatic, running in the 13's in the quarter mile..., beat 3 mustangs.... How do you justify auto is slow?

Talk to the Dodge tech's at Mile Nationals, they said their drivers couldn't beat the automatic Computer with the manual..

[Warrior#7]

Originally Posted by 3H4ME

You have a great diesel then, and you drove a far different Challenger than the one I have in my garage !! I've been driving 5.7 Hemis for 3 years now, so it's not like I'm coming from a 4 cylinder or some other little mill; and I'm quite impressed with this motor and this car.
BTW, whose car did you drive? I havn't found a dealer yet that gave test drives.

I have and automatic, running in the 13's in the quarter mile..., beat 3 mustangs.... How do you justify auto is slow?

Talk to the Dodge tech's at Mile Nationals, they said their drivers couldn't beat the automatic Computer with the manual..