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Originally Posted by autocross
Oh man! What a day! I’m back after 5 test drives... (all around the same location for accurate comparison)
V6
Hmm... I am very conflicted about this. The dealer let me wind her out, and at high RPMs it literally screamed. It was so exhilarating, but I was left wanting a little something at low RPMs. It didn’t feel super torquey down low... I couldn’t imagine myself doing this though, so I’ve got mixed feelings.
V8
Oh boy, what words can I use?...The car felt heavy, but it didn’t feel bad. If felt like it was very planted and hooked up. Not as playful as the other cars, more like “cut the crap, let’s go”... I really did like it, but the fuel economy was absolutely horrendous. Fun car.
So, what’s my consensus?
I really don’t know. The V6 felt like the best performance bargain, and puts down the best acceleration times other than the V8.
Hopefully this long babbling post helps someone, because it sure as hell doesn’t help me!
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Just curious but was the V6 camaro you tested a 1LE? If not then imagine the 'planted' feel you experienced with the V8 powered SS car, but with the V6 engine, and a little less weight across the front axle (~250lbs). Because that's what you'll be driving, with better wheels/tires. Not as good as what the 1SS 1LE gets but still better than what comes with the standard 1SS model.
I really enjoy the sound of mine too. Not to mention the fun I have with it on track... and some of the cars that it can run with that think it's V8 powered.
