Quote:
Originally Posted by mdhopt36
+1.
To me, you nailed the power characteristics between the V6 and V8 Camaros.
However, the mileage in mine (V8) with about half and half driving was a verified 27.74mpg---
Which is precisely what I got with the V6 on the same route, and at the same speed.
????????
Go figure. I suppose if you're a bit heavy with the right foot, mileage will be affected. In my case, there were a lot of bears around, so in each case, I didn't push my luck. Both cars liked 80mph, but I felt the 6 was just a twitch off on the low end.
Nice update!
|
There was no high speed driving on my test. All stop and go. Lots of traffic lights, and traffic light pulls. A few sharp corners, but there were no straights on my drive
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzberd6
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.  |
It unfortunately wasn’t a 1LE. The weird thing is, I don’t think that planted feel came entirely from the suspension/tires. It felt heavy, but that translates to a more glued to the ground feel. I think the lightness of the V6 made it feel much more dirty/toss able. I think the 1LE will probably make it feel even more like this because you can probably achieve a higher lateral grip.
Both felt awesome, I’m just trying to figure out whether i’ll be hooning around or driving a serious sporty machine. The ‘smile test’ didn’t match up with my research