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Originally Posted by Texicans73
Hi All,
My first post here. Can you share your thoughts on with which modern sports car the 6th Gen v6 6M is most similar? I've read many positive articles, but can't help but think the comments are made from a "...for a Camaro" perspective.
I'd like to pick up a modern driver's car and have long considered a NC/ND Miata. Do you think the 6th Gen v6 makes a good driver's car? I'm interested in a 1LE v6 and was impressed with video interviews where the Camaro marketing staff claim the 6th gen v6 1LE is nearing 5th gen SS models lap times at Willow Springs. How impressive is this for the v6 engine? What type of lateral g's will the v6 1LE pull? How close are these lap times.
I know 0-60 and 1/4 times don't tell a whole story, but I find it interesting to compare the v6 times to prior generation muscle cars and sports cars. It seems we're in a special time for sports cars.
Thanks for your time and sharing your thoughts.
John M.
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I don't have a specific source to reference here but I believe the engineers where stating the V6 1LE was very close to
5th gen SS 1LE times.
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Originally Posted by Chevrolet.com
A beautifully balanced daily driver, the V6 Camaro LT 1LE is also a beast on the track. Featuring more aggressive suspension tuning, standard Brembo® brakes, and Goodyear® Eagle F1 tires, the LT 1LE delivers an estimated 0.97 g in cornering grip, offering driver enthusiasts consistent lap after lap performance on the track.
“With a curb weight under 3,500 pounds, excellent front-to-rear weight balance and the precision of the FE3 suspension, the Camaro LT 1LE offers unmatched capability in its class,” said Oppenheiser. “As a result, it offers incredible performance for Camaro V6 customers.
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For what its worth the way I view the engine lineup in the Gen 6 is as follows
Turbo 4 (275HP) = '96-'97 4th Gen LT1 V8 (275HP)
6th Gen V6 (335HP) = '98-'02 4th Gen LS1 V8 (305-325HP)
As far as what I would compare the car to performance wise. The V6 1LE is essentially an SS with a V6 engine. So anything that an SS can hang with in the corners so can the V6 1LE. The alpha chassis was built so the Cadillac could outperform the BMW, Benz, and Audi in the sports sedan class. The ATS has proven it. Now that chassis is inherited by the camaros so the chassis is no longer the weak point of the car like it was in the past.
Performance wise not luxury wise I would match this car against BMW 4 series coupe, Merc C-Class coupe, and the Lexus RC. The Hyundai Genesis coupe and Nissan 370Z might out class the car a hair since they are lighter and more powerfull, but in terms of the Mustang and Challenger, the Camaro is a much better performer.