5th gen camaro v6 vs 2008-2009 G6 GXP coupe - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

my1st_camaro · 08-02-2011, 03:45 AM

What do you guys think about this battle? G6 GXP's as well as the 2007 G6 GTP have the 3.6 liter engine making 252HP/251TQ with 6 speed auto transmissions. GXP models weigh in at 3,487 lbs. and the 07 GTP model 3,525 lbs. (both cars coupes). I understand the 5th gen ls/lt models still have a HP advantage, as well as being rwd > fwd. However the G6's are a little lighter especially the GXP...does the camaro stomp the G6

E.T. · 08-02-2011, 08:15 AM

It would probably be close, but I think the Camaro would edge it out. If you believe in the mags, C&D says:

0-60 6 sec
1/4 14.7

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

Also says it's governed at 115, so you could just take the Camaro up to 150 and say bye bye to the Pontiac

Zachary Hendrix · 08-02-2011, 10:44 AM

Auto for auto: you'll win. I won. Load the brake, get a nice launch and you'll start faster and be keeping on faster. Manual I have no clue but should be similar. Camaro FTW

SWAT 79 · 08-02-2011, 11:38 AM

Camaro should take this for sure. Manual will do better then the auto, but either way you should be good, just get a solid launch and he won't catch you.

*DGthe3* · 08-03-2011, 12:37 AM

60 hp is worth more than 250 lbs

08-G35s/6MT · 08-03-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

60 hp is worth more than 250 lbs

+1
These are all approximate figures of course...

250 lbs = 25 hp = .25 seconds through 1/4 mile = 2.....well theres a kink in the formula.

600 lbs = 60 hp = .6 seconds through 1/4 mile = 6 mph faster

Oldtimer426 · 08-03-2011, 08:20 AM

Sorry to say but the G6 GXP will win. This G6 car is fast and it is what I traded in for my 2SS. When I test drove the Camaro V6 was not exciting as the G6 GXP.

Zachary Hendrix · 08-03-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldtimer426

Sorry to say but the G6 GXP will win. This G6 car is fast and it is what I traded in for my 2SS. When I test drove the Camaro V6 was not exciting as the G6 GXP.

Often exciting isn't always the best performance bout, such as my girlfriends 350z is close to how much fun to drive as my Z06 but it would get absolutely obliterated. 350s are more fun than SS' IMO but they aren't as quick or fast.

Cyber Gray · 08-04-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachary Hendrix

Often exciting isn't always the best performance bout, such as my girlfriends 350z is close to how much fun to drive as my Z06 but it would get absolutely obliterated. 350s are more fun than SS' IMO but they aren't as quick or fast.

sorry but I dont mean to hijack the thread, but where do you see the 350z Vs 1LT ?

*DGthe3* · 08-04-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Gray

sorry but I dont mean to hijack the thread, but where do you see the 350z Vs 1LT ?

I think it was just as an example of a car that feels faster than it really is, in contrast to the Camaro that feels slower than it really is

E.T. · 08-04-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think it was just as an example of a car that feels faster than it really is, in contrast to the Camaro that feels slower than it really is

It's hard to get an accurate sense of speed in the Camaro; 80 or 90 feel like 60 mph.

Cyber Gray · 08-04-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

It's hard to get an accurate sense of speed in the Camaro; 80 or 90 feel like 60 mph.

you are right about it but what I mean really that I went through a number of z350 dyno numbers and the stock rwhp was around 233hp to 250hp around the same as the 1LT and Ive been hearing horror stories on those z350 so I wonder what makes it a nightmare as they describe !!

DroptopZ · 08-04-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Gray

you are right about it but what I mean really that I went through a number of z350 dyno numbers and the stock rwhp was around 233hp to 250hp around the same as the 1LT and Ive been hearing horror stories on those z350 so I wonder what makes it a nightmare as they describe !!

350Zs weigh significantly less than a 1Lt. Although the dyno numbers are similar, equal drivers the Z wins. I used to run them with my old LT1 (ran a 14.0 @ 99 and pull them by a length or two, so if you're talking quarter they'll take a stock V6 by a few lengths. It's not 'murder,' but they get a significant lead. Just IMHO

Cyber Gray · 08-04-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DroptopZ

350Zs weigh significantly less than a 1Lt. Although the dyno numbers are similar, equal drivers the Z wins. I used to run them with my old LT1 (ran a 14.0 @ 99 and pull them by a length or two, so if you're talking quarter they'll take a stock V6 by a few lengths. It's not 'murder,' but they get a significant lead. Just IMHO

Thanks for the advice. I think that a 30mph roll rather than 1/4 mile race will be better to test the strenght of the 1LT with the z350 in this case!

08-02-2011, 03:45 AM	#1
my1st_camaro Advertise Here! Drives: 2020 camaro LT1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 181	5th gen camaro v6 vs 2008-2009 G6 GXP coupe What do you guys think about this battle? G6 GXP's as well as the 2007 G6 GTP have the 3.6 liter engine making 252HP/251TQ with 6 speed auto transmissions. GXP models weigh in at 3,487 lbs. and the 07 GTP model 3,525 lbs. (both cars coupes). I understand the 5th gen ls/lt models still have a HP advantage, as well as being rwd > fwd. However the G6's are a little lighter especially the GXP...does the camaro stomp the G6 Last edited by my1st_camaro; 08-02-2011 at 04:11 AM.

08-02-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,272	It would probably be close, but I think the Camaro would edge it out. If you believe in the mags, C&D says: 0-60 6 sec 1/4 14.7 http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test Also says it's governed at 115, so you could just take the Camaro up to 150 and say bye bye to the Pontiac __________________

08-02-2011, 10:44 AM	#3
Zachary Hendrix Drives: 2008 Z06 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: TN Posts: 205 View My Garage	Auto for auto: you'll win. I won. Load the brake, get a nice launch and you'll start faster and be keeping on faster. Manual I have no clue but should be similar. Camaro FTW __________________ TEAM LS7 '08 Corvette Z06 3LZ 10,363 Current Miles (9-26-2011) 3.8 Tested 0-60 8.02 @ 100.4MPH: 1/8 Mile 11.78 @ 120.2: 1/4 Mile

08-03-2011, 12:37 AM	#5
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	60 hp is worth more than 250 lbs __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

08-03-2011, 08:20 AM	#7
Oldtimer426 U.S. Army Retired 20 year Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arlee, MT. Posts: 234 View My Garage	Sorry to say but the G6 GXP will win. This G6 car is fast and it is what I traded in for my 2SS. When I test drove the Camaro V6 was not exciting as the G6 GXP. __________________ Custom Grill GM, Custom Exhaust GM, Foose wheels legend 20", Blue footwell LED bothsides, and truck LEDs, window tints 20% rear 18% sides, custom pinstriping red color sides and rear skip shift eliminator, mailbox and side grill stainless steal inserts. 20 Years Military Service Army.

08-02-2011, 11:38 AM	#4
SWAT 79 Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 448	Camaro should take this for sure. Manual will do better then the auto, but either way you should be good, just get a solid launch and he won't catch you.

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