[autocross]

Originally Posted by srcstc

"Does it feel like a rough beast that wants to be revved up, or a super smooth engine that is civilized. "

OP, why don't you go test drive all three instead of asking all these silly questions?? Or are you just trolling?




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Not here to troll. I am currently living in Hawaii. The dealership will be getting another shipment of camaros next month, and they said they’d give me a call. Hopefully then I can drive them. So far they’ve been a big pain. Unfortunately that’s the only chevy dealership on this island. Backup plan is flying out to the mainland and shipping one over.

Originally Posted by mdhopt36

"a rough beast that wants to be revved up, or a super smooth engine that is civilized."
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I'd say both, not really rough by any means. Amazing workhorse engine, in my opinion. A shade over just half the displacement of the V8, and very capable. Incredible for its size and weight.
There were -TWO- special shows on TV recently, highlighting the Camaro Gen 6, and the engine they chose to review was the V6. Was very informative in itself.
(AND USA MADE!)
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I have an update to V8 economy that I obtained with mine yesterday. 300~ mile round trip, about 2/3rds highway, 1/3rd backroads and town driving.
Doing the fillup routine, and recording mileage, I got 27.74 MPG overall.
Indicated on the cluster group, was 22.4, average. (???)

Bears with Kodaks were all over the place, and one really checked my ass out for several minutes.
I tried to behave, but found the car loves it when hitting 80.
Did a couple blasts to get around roadie tick-turds.
Mileage was with premium. Surprisingly, it was identical to a trip with the V6, but poking around through town to restaurants and such the 8 couldn't do better, whereas the 6 got 37.
I wouldn't consider either to be bad at all. Least ways, for this kind of driving described here.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like you had some fun driving the cars around!!!

Originally Posted by CruzinQueen

All day long I will agree that the V6 power is outstanding and loves to be revved. If you enjoy getting the engine up past 4500 on a regular basis then you will love this car. It won't have the torque of the V8 on the low end and it won't have that gorgeous rumble of the V8 but the sound of the V6 at the higher revs is very sporty and exotic. I think it all comes down to personal preference and what you plan to do with the car.

Sounds like a wonderfully built engine. I remember the I4 was kind of held back by the massive flywheel. I’d assume the flywheel on the 6 is much lighter, or at least less noticeable?

Originally Posted by Rayfield

I don't believe that he's trolling, but this is actually the best suggestion. No one can pick the correct car for YOU. It's an entirely subjective thing.

I'm not who you want to talk to here, though, I can't imagine buying my first Camaro without a V8 up front, and I consider the SS to be very much a sports car. In fairness, I haven't driven the turbo 4 or the V6...I knew what I wanted, up front.

Thanks for the comment about me not trolling. I explained my situation above. It’s nice to know what you want!!

Originally Posted by mdhopt36

I bought the V6 last year, and was tickled with the performance---Until a test drive in the SS !!!!
I'm going to lay odds that 'autocross' will buy a 1LT in the end, to fulfill his AX intent, and still make a nifty DD.

You might have me all figured out!

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I read his comments as describing the 6's and sixxers driving with a "lighter touch", and the heavier (and slightly more front-heavy) 8's being more deliberate in their moves. At least theoretically, you should be able extract a tiny bit more cornering and braking performance from any given set of wheels & tires with the lighter car.

If you ever did go forced induction on the 6, you'd lose some of its lighter feel in the corners. Most of that added weight would be located up high, up front.

One thing about a turbo-4 is that it's an NA-4 whenever you get caught off-boost in normal daily driving. Feels like an even smaller-displacement NA-4 until the turbo adds at least enough power to compensate for its additional exhaust system backpressure. You must keep the revs up where boost is at least starting to come on line any time you even think you're going to want or need good response. And there will be some lag, maybe not much, but you may still find yourself having to lead the throttle down anticipating when the boost is going to kick in. With NA, response is tied more closely to what your right foot is doing. Just so you know, my wife's car is a turbo-4, and it doesn't have nearly as much response down under about 2000 rpm as a 2.5L NA car we owned previously, and I find I have to start getting into the throttle at least 75' sooner in that car around one of the sweepers near where I live than I do in either my GT or in the Maxima. It hates being in 3rd gear going around neighborhood 90° intersections, particularly the tighter right turns. It really is that much different.


Even at considerably higher speeds on a road course, you can have a lot of fun with only a little over 300 HP on tap. You'd just drive it more like a 'momentum car' than as a big-power 'point-and-shoot'.


Norm

Oh wow! Sounds like the 4 really isn’t that awesome from your experience! Momentum is kind of my thing. I like carrying speed rather than just flooring it everywhere. Still shocked about the 4, but i did suspect it to have a little trouble before the turbo kicks in

Originally Posted by Zack46

This is my 2016...One of the first cars built. I ordered it in September 2015 and it was built October 2015. Arrived at my dealer December 2015.. Man, what a wait that was! I got all options EXCEPT for dual mode exhaust! Stock exhaust isn't bad. V6 or V8? Yeah, would have loved to get the 2SS..For another $12,000...Could not afford that...

Replying to this comment so there’s no picture spam, what a great looking car!!