Drove the new Camaro today!

[Hylton]

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New 500+ HP Stang that is out should fix the HP problem with the current GM LS3- that is if GM has the money to play on the same field as Ford, we will see

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Phil - I forgot to tell you - GM is considering additional stripe packages for the 5th gen. I've been told these LS3 engines are getting 480hp with only the GMPP hotcam and free flowing exhaust installed. Add a Paxton and you'll be hauling and still have plenty of money left in your pocket compared to buying a 500 hp Mustang.

[70 copo]

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New 500+ HP Stang that is out should fix the HP problem with the current GM LS3- that is if GM has the money to play on the same field as Ford, we will see

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Phil - I forgot to tell you - GM is considering additional stripe packages for the 5th gen. I've been told these LS3 engines are getting 480hp with only the GMPP hotcam and free flowing exhaust installed. Add a Paxton and you'll be hauling and still have plenty of money left in your pocket compared to buying a 500 hp Mustang.

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Yea I know, JF told me about it in the first week of January. We will see.

[flyingn]

a paxton on the top of the line Camaro will be just as much if not more then a GT500

[carguy]

I had the opportunity to drive the base and SS models at Bondurant in Phoenix in mid January. We drove 6 speed as well as automatic versions of both cars. The base seemed just like a car. I liked the SS and have a convertible on order. I like the idea of a drop top that is more roomy and comfortable with good performance as an alternative to my c6. The performance was good, but if I were goin racin for pink slips I would take my c6. After testing the camaros Bob Bondurant took each of us on hot laps in the ZR1. Now that is a performance car!!!!! I guess I am getting old, but I preferred the automatic over the 6 speed.

[Andy]

Where is the video at putting it through its paces?

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Where is the video at putting it through its paces?

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I will bring my video camera, but not exactly sure how many "paces" I will get to put it through or when the freakin thing will arrive!!

[1970Bluel78]

It sounded like a Mopar starting up. Why does the starter sound like that?

[PeteLeathersac]

Shortcomings aside, it's cool you were up close to the car Mark...especially that you were the wheelman!.
I saw a black one heading North on Hiway #115 on Saturday afternoon...I was Southbound so it was all over pretty fast..
Did you happen to note the VIN of the car you drove Mark?


~ Pete

[Zedder]

It was unti #210 I believe...

[flyingn]

high torque starter. All new high performance cars have em.


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It sounded like a Mopar starting up. Why does the starter sound like that?

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