link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines

TOM KASCH · 07-31-2008, 03:51 PM

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/

Patrick Kelliher · 07-31-2008, 04:16 PM

So if I am reading this right an SS with the LS3 engine is a natural 'C' car (9.27 #/HP) assuming factory HP rating. And a 'D' car with the L99 engine.

Bill Harris · 07-31-2008, 05:34 PM

So, I presume the fancy independent rear suspension will find a new location out behind the shop and a 12 bolt will take it's place? Wonder how a 12 bolt is going to stand up to a 600+ HP 3900 lb car...??

Still taking guesses on what it's official NHRA shipping weight will be.... 'betcha the LS3 will be an A/B car when the deal is done.

greg fulk · 07-31-2008, 07:11 PM

& I bet before it's all said & done Chevy will screw this thing up too! The car looks ok but I would still rather have a Mustang or Challenger. the new Car& Driver has a pretty good artical on the new Camaro...I just hope it's a better "street/road" car then the last! in 1997 I test drove everything...their's been a Mustang GT @ my house ever sence! I think the Challenger is just to heavy @ 4000+ but it's damn cool to look @

Patrick Kelliher · 07-31-2008, 07:22 PM

There is the special race version Challenger, a proposed Cobrajet Mustang, maybe there will be a COPO Camaro? Would be neat anyways.

Greg Hill · 08-01-2008, 08:13 AM

With the financial condition of GM and the price of gas it will be a miracle if the car ever gets built.

Greg

Alan Roehrich · 08-01-2008, 08:34 AM

These days, with fuel efficiency being such a major factor, you have to wonder why they'd build the cars that heavy. The new Camaro isn't bad looking, but it isn't stunning, either. Even if it were stunning, I don't think I'd have the slightest interest in a 4000 pound "performance car". There's just no excuse for the car to weigh that much, or even close. Loaded, with every option, it shouldn't be over 3500 pounds. They'd need to have one down around 3000 to 3300 pounds for the performance crowd.

Bruce Noland · 08-01-2008, 08:48 AM

They keep delaying the launch date, like Greg, I think there is a good chance it will never hit the street.

The car is beginning to grow on me a little. A trick race paint job and you never know, it may look pretty good! But 3,900 pounds is a non-starter. Mopar has supposedly trimmed 800 pounds off their cars maybe GM will do the same, if they ever make it.

Wonder what Warren's budget looks like for 2009???

Lynn A McCarty · 08-01-2008, 11:03 AM

I am just waiting for the way cooler Firebird version.

Bobby DiDomenico · 08-01-2008, 12:47 PM

Lynn,

I wouldn't get your hopes up! Around here they are closing/merging Buick and Pontiac dealers.

If the market for overpriced and overweight Camaros is small, how tiny is the Firebird market??

07-31-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/

07-31-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
Patrick Kelliher Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines So if I am reading this right an SS with the LS3 engine is a natural 'C' car (9.27 #/HP) assuming factory HP rating. And a 'D' car with the L99 engine.

07-31-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines So, I presume the fancy independent rear suspension will find a new location out behind the shop and a 12 bolt will take it's place? Wonder how a 12 bolt is going to stand up to a 600+ HP 3900 lb car...?? Still taking guesses on what it's official NHRA shipping weight will be.... 'betcha the LS3 will be an A/B car when the deal is done. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

07-31-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines & I bet before it's all said & done Chevy will screw this thing up too! The car looks ok but I would still rather have a Mustang or Challenger. the new Car& Driver has a pretty good artical on the new Camaro...I just hope it's a better "street/road" car then the last! in 1997 I test drove everything...their's been a Mustang GT @ my house ever sence! I think the Challenger is just to heavy @ 4000+ but it's damn cool to look @ __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

07-31-2008, 07:22 PM	#5
Patrick Kelliher Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines There is the special race version Challenger, a proposed Cobrajet Mustang, maybe there will be a COPO Camaro? Would be neat anyways.

08-01-2008, 08:13 AM	#6
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines With the financial condition of GM and the price of gas it will be a miracle if the car ever gets built. Greg

08-01-2008, 08:34 AM	#7
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,144 Likes: 1,623 Liked 1,952 Times in 439 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines These days, with fuel efficiency being such a major factor, you have to wonder why they'd build the cars that heavy. The new Camaro isn't bad looking, but it isn't stunning, either. Even if it were stunning, I don't think I'd have the slightest interest in a 4000 pound "performance car". There's just no excuse for the car to weigh that much, or even close. Loaded, with every option, it shouldn't be over 3500 pounds. They'd need to have one down around 3000 to 3300 pounds for the performance crowd. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#8
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines They keep delaying the launch date, like Greg, I think there is a good chance it will never hit the street. The car is beginning to grow on me a little. A trick race paint job and you never know, it may look pretty good! But 3,900 pounds is a non-starter. Mopar has supposedly trimmed 800 pounds off their cars maybe GM will do the same, if they ever make it. Wonder what Warren's budget looks like for 2009??? __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

08-01-2008, 11:03 AM	#9
Lynn A McCarty Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plainfield (INDY) Indiana Posts: 468 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines I am just waiting for the way cooler Firebird version. __________________ Lynn A McCarty 3470 SS

08-01-2008, 12:47 PM	#10
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 925 Likes: 106 Liked 104 Times in 53 Posts	Re: link to 2009-2010 camaro with engines Lynn, I wouldn't get your hopes up! Around here they are closing/merging Buick and Pontiac dealers. If the market for overpriced and overweight Camaros is small, how tiny is the Firebird market??