2015 ATS coupe Motor Trend review

ChefBorOzzy · 01-21-2015, 01:56 PM

This thing weighed in at 3,463 pounds in premium trim and a 6 speed manual.. Very promising if in fact Camaro is based off of it. So excited. Wheeeeeeeeeee

http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/co...al_first_test/

LesserO2Evils · 01-21-2015, 02:03 PM

YUP. Thats why I have 100% expectation for UNDER 3650lbs. Ironically, about to start ATS shopping for the wife!lol

Autonaut · 01-21-2015, 04:18 PM

The 4 cylinder camaro (if it exists) will probably weigh somewhere is this neigborhood..

Nice article btw

Jontall · 01-21-2015, 04:53 PM

Why is there no 7 speed manual transmission?

SuperSound · 01-21-2015, 05:00 PM

Probably b/c the 7spd manual is made only for the LT1 currently. Would be surprised if even the V6 6th Gen gets a 7spd manual. Most likely will keep the 6spd and the SS will get a 7spd.

ChefBorOzzy · 01-21-2015, 05:33 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if the SS has a 6 speed as well.. We'll see.

Z/284ever · 01-21-2015, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jontall

Why is there no 7 speed manual transmission?

I believe that the trans tunnel isn't wide enough on the ATS.

Dexman1349 · 01-22-2015, 01:09 PM

I have a hard time spending $40k on a 4-banger, even if it is turbo-charged.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-22-2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dexman1349

I have a hard time spending $40k on a 4-banger, even if it is turbo-charged.

Point = missed.

mt3130 · 01-22-2015, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Point = missed.

lol. I didn't think twice about the price. That's the going rate for an entry level luxury sport sedan, and the coupes are even pricier due to being produced in smaller numbers. Fully loaded midsized non luxury cars cost nearly $40k anymore.

Inferno2SS · 01-22-2015, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dexman1349

I have a hard time spending $40k on a 4-banger, even if it is turbo-charged.

I just spent $50k on a 4-banger ATS AWD Coupe and I couldnt be happier. Its not nearly as fast as my SS but it has enough HP for what I was looking for, 0-60 in 5.7 seconds is pretty solid for a 4-banger.

To each their own I guess.

ssrs2lt · 01-22-2015, 01:57 PM

The obvious weight increase for the v6/v8 engine, should put us in the wheelhouse of actual weight.. I'm a little more pumped about just how fast the 6 gen can be!#

Red Chief · 01-22-2015, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

This thing weighed in at 3,463 pounds in premium trim and a 6 speed manual.. Very promising if in fact Camaro is based off of it. So excited. Wheeeeeeeeeee

http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/co...al_first_test/

Here's the best part:

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Manual

272 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
0-60 MPH 5.5 sec
QUARTER MILE 14.1 sec @ 98.9 mph

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 2.3

310 horsepower 320 lb-ft. of torque
0-60 MPH 5.6 sec
QUARTER MILE 14.1 sec @ 97.8 mph

The lowest trim Caddy 4-banger weighs in at 3411 lbs while the loaded V6 is 3530. The base V6 for the current Camaro is listed at 3719 lbs.

Ford's about to get smacked around. Of course the current 1LE already did that to the 2015 GT on the track so...

SuperSound · 01-22-2015, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Chief

Here's the best part:

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Manual

272 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
0-60 MPH 5.5 sec
QUARTER MILE 14.1 sec @ 98.9 mph

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 2.3

310 horsepower 320 lb-ft. of torque
0-60 MPH 5.6 sec
QUARTER MILE 14.1 sec @ 97.8 mph

The lowest trim Caddy 4-banger weighs in at 3411 lbs while the loaded V6 is 3530. The base V6 for the current Camaro is listed at 3719 lbs.

Ford's about to get smacked around. Of course the current 1LE already did that to the 2015 GT on the track so...

Good comparison. That tells me if the 2.0T is the base engine for the Camaro, we are looking at some good numbers for the V6 and SS. Man the V6 Mustang crowd is going to be hating life especially.

01-21-2015, 01:56 PM	#1
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	2015 ATS coupe Motor Trend review This thing weighed in at 3,463 pounds in premium trim and a 6 speed manual.. Very promising if in fact Camaro is based off of it. So excited. Wheeeeeeeeeee http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/co...al_first_test/

01-21-2015, 02:03 PM	#2
LesserO2Evils GM repeat offender... Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grandview, Texas Posts: 1,474	YUP. Thats why I have 100% expectation for UNDER 3650lbs. Ironically, about to start ATS shopping for the wife!lol __________________ '16 2SS, Summit White. A8. MRC. NPP. Ordered:09/03/15. Received 12/22/15 INCOMING: ‘22 ZL1, Satin Steel. A10. PDR. Ordered: 03/02/22.

01-21-2015, 05:00 PM	#5
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Probably b/c the 7spd manual is made only for the LT1 currently. Would be surprised if even the V6 6th Gen gets a 7spd manual. Most likely will keep the 6spd and the SS will get a 7spd. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

01-22-2015, 01:09 PM	#8
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I have a hard time spending $40k on a 4-banger, even if it is turbo-charged. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

01-22-2015, 01:57 PM	#12
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	The obvious weight increase for the v6/v8 engine, should put us in the wheelhouse of actual weight.. I'm a little more pumped about just how fast the 6 gen can be!# __________________

01-21-2015, 04:18 PM	#3
Autonaut Drives: El camino Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: World Posts: 193	The 4 cylinder camaro (if it exists) will probably weigh somewhere is this neigborhood.. Nice article btw

01-21-2015, 04:53 PM	#4
Jontall Drives: GTO Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 129	Why is there no 7 speed manual transmission?

01-21-2015, 05:33 PM	#6
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	I wouldn't be surprised if the SS has a 6 speed as well.. We'll see.

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