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Camaros are coming off of the production line

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odd, carpoint is reporting 26 highway for v6 and 24 for v8

weighs nearly 500 lbs more than a 2009 mustang. MT reports that 2010 GT weighs 15 lbs more due to wheels than the 2009. i've seen anywhere between 3x and 10x the penalty for rotating mass on a car vs. static mass, so that's significant. though i have to imagine the wheels have a lower moment of inertia than the decorative 20"s that will grace camaros.
 
Originally posted by: Rick James
Originally posted by: AdamK47
I maxed a 2SS out on their new site and the total came out to $45,890.

45K gets me a corvette.

Assuming he really just maxed everything out, you can remove $4,865 by simply going with the stock wheels. I can't see anyone but a retard opting for wheels that cost that much. For that much, you can get one helluva set of aftermarket wheels, while still getting the stock wheels which you can sell and recoup some of the costs.
 
Originally posted by: Pariah
Originally posted by: Rick James
Originally posted by: AdamK47
I maxed a 2SS out on their new site and the total came out to $45,890.

45K gets me a corvette.

Assuming he really just maxed everything out, you can remove $4,865 by simply going with the stock wheels. I can't see anyone but a retard opting for wheels that cost that much. For that much, you can get one helluva set of aftermarket wheels, while still getting the stock wheels which you can sell and recoup some of the costs.

Yup.

It's 40k without those wheels, but with an upgrade to the polished aluminum 20's.

 
Originally posted by: AdamK47
Originally posted by: TehMac
Waiting for the Z/28, which btw, AdamK47, you linked to. 556bhp, me want.

Actually, that was the $46K 2SS I built on the site.

Really? Didn't know they had an SS vs. 2SS differentiation. Any difference in power output?
 
Originally posted by: TehMac
Originally posted by: AdamK47
Originally posted by: TehMac
Waiting for the Z/28, which btw, AdamK47, you linked to. 556bhp, me want.

Actually, that was the $46K 2SS I built on the site.

Really? Didn't know they had an SS vs. 2SS differentiation. Any difference in power output?
Not that I can see. The 2SS is just a luxury 1SS.

Camaro SS Coupe ? 2SS Equipment Group
Includes Key 1SS Equipment, PLUS:

Boston Acoustics® premium 9-speaker 245-watt audio system
Bluetooth® for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Cargo convenience net
Driver Information Center (DIC) compass
Four-pack gauges mounted on center console: oil pressure, battery voltage, oil temperature andmtransmission fluid temperature
Inside auto-dimming rearview mirror
Body-color power-adjustable heated mirrors (auto dimming on driver side)
Wireless PDIM (for use of steering-wheel controls with auxiliary device)
Remote vehicle starter system (with automatic transmission)
Leather-appointed front seat trim with SS embroidery
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote
USB port


 
Originally posted by: ElFenix
odd, carpoint is reporting 26 highway for v6 and 24 for v8

weighs nearly 500 lbs more than a 2009 mustang. MT reports that 2010 GT weighs 15 lbs more due to wheels than the 2009. i've seen anywhere between 3x and 10x the penalty for rotating mass on a car vs. static mass, so that's significant. though i have to imagine the wheels have a lower moment of inertia than the decorative 20"s that will grace camaros.

has a better suspension than the mustang
 
$23k msrp. What's reality? Are they going to sell below or above that right now? 300 horsepower in a V6 and rwd for that price is pretty impressive, plus that fuel economy is a big win.
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
$23k msrp. What's reality? Are they going to sell below or above that right now? 300 horsepower in a V6 and rwd for that price is pretty impressive, plus that fuel economy is a big win.

Thats the problem. GM has a image problem and I am sure most dealers will mark them up, charge high rates of interest, etc... so that will not help.

Yea it happens all the time on new cars and people get mad, but in this case where people are looking for any reason to be mad at anybody that takes federal money this may be worse then before.
 
I'm going to have to keep a close eye on how these new Camaros do as far as reliability. I'm really aching to get a new car right now, and have been looking heavily at the 09 Lancer ES Sport or GTS, but I've been holding off because I've read numerous things about the interior being very low quality. However, GM said they should be able to fill all the Camaro preorders by October, so maybe if I save up a down payment, I'll be able to get a base model Camaro later this year, or get a 2011 model (not sure I can wait that long 😉).

I really, really like the way these new Camaros look, and given the price point and performance, it's hard to overlook.
 
The new Camaro's look sharp. I wish they would have used the same V6 in the base G8. I'd have a hard time with a coupe as a family car.
 
Originally posted by: Strk
I like how, even though they are offering it with a v6, it's not some anemic thing that makes the car nothing more than a fashion statement.

Honestly the V6 is really quite a steal for what you get. You can get away with a 300HP car for really cheap...and everything I've ever read about that engine has been positive...and same goes for the chassis.
 
Originally posted by: ElFenix
odd, carpoint is reporting 26 highway for v6 and 24 for v8

weighs nearly 500 lbs more than a 2009 mustang. MT reports that 2010 GT weighs 15 lbs more due to wheels than the 2009. i've seen anywhere between 3x and 10x the penalty for rotating mass on a car vs. static mass, so that's significant. though i have to imagine the wheels have a lower moment of inertia than the decorative 20"s that will grace camaros.

This is where I got my numbers from....
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
$23k msrp. What's reality? Are they going to sell below or above that right now? 300 horsepower in a V6 and rwd for that price is pretty impressive, plus that fuel economy is a big win.

You probably won't find one like that out the gate...but give it a few months and it shouldn't be a problem. My mom had absolutely no problem getting a stripper GMC Acadia when she wanted to buy one...exact interior and exterior color that she wanted and absolutely no options.
 
I was grinning like a kid building my Camaro on their site 😀

Too bad I can't afford one 🙁
(or any new-ish car for that matter)
 
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
Originally posted by: Rick James
Been bored with them ever since transformers.

Will you be bored of them when they leave your SRT8 in the dust?

SRT8 does 13 flat at 110 bone stock. SS will run side by side with an SRT8. How is it going to leave it in the dust?
 
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