Official Performance Specs for 2016 Camaro: SS hits 0-60 in 4.0 sec, 3685 lbs - Page 7

huggercamaro21 · 09-14-2015, 07:53 AM

Motortrend said today that they can release their first drive review October 16th.

RenegadeXR · 09-14-2015, 07:54 AM

So if this performance data for 0-60 times is correct:

The 2016 Camaro SS is faster than the outgoing ZL1
It's basically a full second faster than the 2015 Mustang GT
The future ZL1 will be faster than most Ferraris manufactured in the last 10 years

What a time we live in. Geeze.

SS 1LE · 09-14-2015, 07:57 AM

Very impressive numbers.

Still not sure if I want a manual or automatic though...

Jeffro19 · 09-14-2015, 07:59 AM

Awesome news! Never doubting GM on hitting those weights. Way to go GM. Great 0-60 and 1/4 times as well.

KMPrenger · 09-14-2015, 08:02 AM

YES!!! Amazing!!!

An UNDER 3,400 pound turbo 4. Under 3,500 pound V6....under 3,700 pound SS.

THANK YOU so much team Camaro....you've delivered big time in the weight department. I'm not complaining, but imagine what the SS could weigh if it came with the same standard features as the Mustang...smaller wheels, no extra cooling, etc. I'd say it could have been low 3,600 pounds easily.

I am extremely happy right now lol.

xgnxs · 09-14-2015, 08:04 AM

Awesome. And so many thought we wouldn't see a sub 3700 lb SS.

Blackdevil77 · 09-14-2015, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

So if this performance data for 0-60 times is correct:

The 2016 Camaro SS is faster than the outgoing ZL1
It's basically a full second faster than the 2015 Mustang GT
The future ZL1 will be faster than most Ferraris manufactured in the last 10 years

What a time we live in. Geeze.

I wouldn't say faster. According to the numbers they gave, it's very close in the acceleration department, but the ZL1 has more cornering grip, and shorter stopping distances. Both of which I think can be improved on the new SS with a simple tire swap. And the optional 6 piston calipers.

The future ZL1 is gonna be outrageous!

SpeedIsLife · 09-14-2015, 08:15 AM

A few things..

It is about a half second faster than a competitive Mustang GT. Still... in drag racing circles a half second is a huge difference.

Similarly it's close to low end numbers for a ZL1, I wouldn't say faster.

These are fantastic numbers buy let's not overstate them and loom silly

Number 3 · 09-14-2015, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

YES!!! Amazing!!!

An UNDER 3,400 pound turbo 4. Under 3,500 pound V6....under 3,700 pound SS.

THANK YOU so much team Camaro....you've delivered big time in the weight department. I'm not complaining, but imagine what the SS could weigh if it came with the same standard features as the Mustang...smaller wheels, no extra cooling, etc. I'd say it could have been low 3,600 pounds easily.

I am extremely happy right now lol.

About right where you've been thinking/hoping all along.

DenverTaco07 · 09-14-2015, 08:31 AM

Very nice job Camaro team and GM...very nice.

E.T. · 09-14-2015, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

So if this performance data for 0-60 times is correct:

The 2016 Camaro SS is faster than the outgoing ZL1
It's basically a full second faster than the 2015 Mustang GT
The future ZL1 will be faster than most Ferraris manufactured in the last 10 years

What a time we live in. Geeze.

Call me crazy, but I don't see how this new SS is going to put out the same times as a ZL1 (even though that's effectively what GM is saying). ZL1 has 580HP vs 455HP of the new SS. Yeah, the SS is a lot lighter, but look at weight/power: It's 7 lb/hp vs 8.1 lb/hp for the ZL1 and new SS respectively. That's a pretty significant difference.

Blackdevil77 · 09-14-2015, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.T.

Call me crazy, but I don't see how this new SS is going to put out the same times as a ZL1 (even though that's effectively what GM is saying). ZL1 has 580HP vs 455HP of the new SS. Yeah, the SS is a lot lighter, but look at weight/power: It's 7 lb/hp vs 8.1 lb/hp for the ZL1 and new SS respectively. That's a pretty significant difference.

I know I'm probably gonna get a lot of hate for saying this, but I think a lot of the reason is, the ZL1 underperformed based on it's numbers. For acceleration at least, not really for handling, braking or anything else. For the power it had, it should of been trapping 120-122mph, not 117-118. A lot of people that dyno-ed the car were showing results that made it seem like the car made less than 580hp. I know that's not exactly an accurate way to measure because different dynos vary greatly, but just look at trap speeds then. Those don't lie. While some were trapping pretty good, a lot of the time, they just weren't trapping as high as they should. Other cars with less power and the same or more weight were tested to trap higher than the ZL1. That's just my opinion.

I'm ready, let me have it.

mcsoul · 09-14-2015, 08:46 AM

Can't wait to see the mag reviews!!

I wonder how much it will cost to throw an lsd rear end in the 6cyl auto?

laborsmith · 09-14-2015, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcsoul

Can't wait to see the mag reviews!!

I wonder how much it will cost to throw an lsd rear end in the 6cyl auto?

When you find one, I'd say $995 for the diff + install.

Laborsmith

09-14-2015, 07:54 AM	#86
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	So if this performance data for 0-60 times is correct: The 2016 Camaro SS is faster than the outgoing ZL1 It's basically a full second faster than the 2015 Mustang GT The future ZL1 will be faster than most Ferraris manufactured in the last 10 years What a time we live in. Geeze.

09-14-2015, 07:59 AM	#88
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Awesome news! Never doubting GM on hitting those weights. Way to go GM. Great 0-60 and 1/4 times as well. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

09-14-2015, 08:02 AM	#89
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	YES!!! Amazing!!! An UNDER 3,400 pound turbo 4. Under 3,500 pound V6....under 3,700 pound SS. THANK YOU so much team Camaro....you've delivered big time in the weight department. I'm not complaining, but imagine what the SS could weigh if it came with the same standard features as the Mustang...smaller wheels, no extra cooling, etc. I'd say it could have been low 3,600 pounds easily. I am extremely happy right now lol. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-14-2015, 08:31 AM	#94
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	Very nice job Camaro team and GM...very nice. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

09-14-2015, 07:53 AM	#85
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	Motortrend said today that they can release their first drive review October 16th.

09-14-2015, 07:57 AM	#87
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Very impressive numbers. Still not sure if I want a manual or automatic though...

09-14-2015, 08:04 AM	#90
xgnxs Drives: 2005 Cobalt Base - 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 444	Awesome. And so many thought we wouldn't see a sub 3700 lb SS.

09-14-2015, 08:15 AM	#92
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	A few things.. It is about a half second faster than a competitive Mustang GT. Still... in drag racing circles a half second is a huge difference. Similarly it's close to low end numbers for a ZL1, I wouldn't say faster. These are fantastic numbers buy let's not overstate them and loom silly

09-14-2015, 08:46 AM	#97
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	Can't wait to see the mag reviews!! I wonder how much it will cost to throw an lsd rear end in the 6cyl auto?

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