Muscle Car or Sports Car? - Page 2

MiamiBlueCamaro · 08-25-2016, 03:06 PM

Sport Coupe?

G6CamJK · 08-25-2016, 03:09 PM

To throw out another term and muddy the water further I think of the Gen 6 Camaro as a Grand Touring car.

Enough power to make you smile off the line.
Enough suspension for a spirited jaunt on back roads.
Enough space for a pair of weekend bags
Enough feedback to enjoy the drive.

shaffe · 08-25-2016, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

You didn't offer neither as a choice.

Muscle car is a car with no sporty intentions i.e. Handling, braking or acceleration in the base car that then gets a much more powerful engine that primarily resulted in outstanding performance in a straight line. A base Camaro is still expected to perform well, handle well and brake well.

A sports car has two seats. Although the Canaro rear seat is more mingling than ever it remains a 4 seater.

But I realize I am holding on to the traditional definitions.

What he said^

AdmAnt13 · 08-25-2016, 03:38 PM

I believe the Camaro has transcended its Muscle car persona into more of a sports car like the Corvette.
As I considered getting a new car, I strongly considered a corvette, but my best friend kept saying, its not a muscle car. I could care less really however, upon buying the Camaro, I seem to think I still didn't buy a muscle car. I'd classify it as a sports car for its fit, finish and handling. There is room for improvement for sure, but I'm thrilled with this car.

Lafourche1 · 08-25-2016, 03:59 PM

During my 45+ years of car ownership, I have been lucky enough to own a few cars that meets everyone's definition of a sports car ('74 Lotus Europa S for one). While no one would confuse a ~3,700 lb Gen6 with a 1,500 lb Europa, I can tell you that the Gen6 is much easier to live with. I tend to think of the SS as a modern sports coupe'.

My best statement on my feelings about the SS is that I leave tomorrow for a 4,000 mile vacation to South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. I am taking the SS and not taking the Jaguar. I intend on enjoying all of the features, right down to calling OnStar for dinner or hotel reservations. I would never consider such a trip in the Europa or TR8 or TR6 (maybe I have grown out of being a masochist).

Vectors2Final · 08-25-2016, 05:59 PM

I've moved to this platform because it is a little bit of both.

That's not to say my F80 wasn't a great car, but this 2SS I'm getting feels great with the LT1. Even though my M3 is putting down over 500RWHP, the motor just doesn't have that confidence inspiring strength. I definitely won't be saying the same thing with a blown LT1.

Hypertrophy · 08-25-2016, 06:17 PM

Throw some big ol' fat meats on the back and give it a bit of a more aggressive rake and you have a muscle car. Many of the old muscle cars were just cars until you took them and modded them to become muscle cars.

The Gen6 has the handling of a sports car, and if you do nothing to it it will certainly pass as a sports car. Its got plenty of potential however to be a muscle car as well if that's what someone wants do to it.

laynlo15 · 08-25-2016, 06:48 PM

How many more times do we have to endure this question. WOW

LibertyHill · 08-25-2016, 07:55 PM

Poor thread title sorry to make you suffer through it once again. I enjoyed the feedback. My goal was to identify the breakdown between those of us that mod for strip vs. track.

nbryant · 08-25-2016, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laynlo15

How many more times do we have to endure this question. WOW

It's easy not endure it, just ignore it and move on.

nbryant · 08-25-2016, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Sport Coupe?

I'd consider buying one. Still have my '05 Magnum and enjoy it.

Com69 · 08-25-2016, 09:19 PM

My car is like my dog, all muscle, until a squirrel runs by, then watch out.

Johndoc · 08-25-2016, 09:20 PM

Any suggestions for a quieter,more comfortable UHP tire than eagle f1s?

*DGthe3* · 08-25-2016, 10:15 PM

When you can't decide whether its a sports car or a muscle car .... its a pony car.

View Poll Results: Handling Performance or Straight-Line Performance?
0-60 and 1/4 mile	11	9.24%
Suspension Performance and Handling	11	9.24%
Enjoying the balance of both in the Gen6!	97	81.51%
Voters: 119. You may not vote on this poll

08-25-2016, 03:06 PM	#15
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Sport Coupe? Attached Images

08-25-2016, 03:09 PM	#16
G6CamJK Drives: 16 2SS Convertible, 08 JKU Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Texas Posts: 256 View My Garage	To throw out another term and muddy the water further I think of the Gen 6 Camaro as a Grand Touring car. Enough power to make you smile off the line. Enough suspension for a spirited jaunt on back roads. Enough space for a pair of weekend bags Enough feedback to enjoy the drive. __________________ '16 2SS Convertible - Blue Velvet, 6M, MRC, NPP, 56R, Nav, Ash Gray, & Silver Rally. '08 Rubicon JKU - Jeep Green, 6 spd, 5" Terraflex, LoD Off-road armor, Warne 9.5, 4.88 gears, 37x12.5R17

08-25-2016, 03:38 PM	#18
AdmAnt13 Drives: '16 Red Hot 2SS M6 NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Beach, NC Posts: 603	I believe the Camaro has transcended its Muscle car persona into more of a sports car like the Corvette. As I considered getting a new car, I strongly considered a corvette, but my best friend kept saying, its not a muscle car. I could care less really however, upon buying the Camaro, I seem to think I still didn't buy a muscle car. I'd classify it as a sports car for its fit, finish and handling. There is room for improvement for sure, but I'm thrilled with this car. __________________ '16 2SS, M6, Borla Atak

08-25-2016, 03:59 PM	#19
Lafourche1 Drives: 2019 CLA 450 Mercedes Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,107	During my 45+ years of car ownership, I have been lucky enough to own a few cars that meets everyone's definition of a sports car ('74 Lotus Europa S for one). While no one would confuse a ~3,700 lb Gen6 with a 1,500 lb Europa, I can tell you that the Gen6 is much easier to live with. I tend to think of the SS as a modern sports coupe'. My best statement on my feelings about the SS is that I leave tomorrow for a 4,000 mile vacation to South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. I am taking the SS and not taking the Jaguar. I intend on enjoying all of the features, right down to calling OnStar for dinner or hotel reservations. I would never consider such a trip in the Europa or TR8 or TR6 (maybe I have grown out of being a masochist). __________________ 2019 Lunar Blue Metallic Mercedes CLS 450 2021 C43 AMG Mercedes Coupe Metallic Cardinal Red 2014 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost (The Bus)

08-25-2016, 05:59 PM	#20
Vectors2Final Drives: 17' Camaro 2SS 16' Jeep GC SRT Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 198	I've moved to this platform because it is a little bit of both. That's not to say my F80 wasn't a great car, but this 2SS I'm getting feels great with the LT1. Even though my M3 is putting down over 500RWHP, the motor just doesn't have that confidence inspiring strength. I definitely won't be saying the same thing with a blown LT1.

08-25-2016, 06:17 PM	#21
Hypertrophy Drives: truck Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: utah Posts: 417	Throw some big ol' fat meats on the back and give it a bit of a more aggressive rake and you have a muscle car. Many of the old muscle cars were just cars until you took them and modded them to become muscle cars. The Gen6 has the handling of a sports car, and if you do nothing to it it will certainly pass as a sports car. Its got plenty of potential however to be a muscle car as well if that's what someone wants do to it. Last edited by Hypertrophy; 08-25-2016 at 10:19 PM.

08-25-2016, 06:48 PM	#22
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	How many more times do we have to endure this question. WOW

08-25-2016, 07:55 PM	#23
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	Poor thread title sorry to make you suffer through it once again. I enjoyed the feedback. My goal was to identify the breakdown between those of us that mod for strip vs. track. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

08-25-2016, 09:19 PM	#26
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	My car is like my dog, all muscle, until a squirrel runs by, then watch out.

08-25-2016, 09:20 PM	#27
Johndoc Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 4	Run flat eagle f1 assymmetric Any suggestions for a quieter,more comfortable UHP tire than eagle f1s?

08-25-2016, 10:15 PM	#28
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	When you can't decide whether its a sports car or a muscle car .... its a pony car. __________________ 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

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