The new Camaros!

Crash · 03-24-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Not to take magazine comparisons too far but it seems pretty clear that in anything other than a straight line, the Z wins against the Bow-Tie and even in a straight line, the difference is rather small which is really a bit odd given the decided weight/HP advantage the Camaro holds over the 370.

Actually, the power to weight ratio isn't that much of an advantage for the SS. I've already done the number quite a few times in different threads, but the fact is that it's got a power advantage, but not a weight advantage. The Z is more than 500Lbs lighter than the SS.

For all I care, they can bash the Z's power all they want. But our V6 puts down more power than theirs with a LOT more advances in technology on top of it. The LSx motor is a great motor, but in the end, it's still old technology. And when the SS can't keep up with the Z in the twisties, it will be us bashing their crappy suspension and obese platform.

The LS3 that's in the SS is going to make the SS a very expensive car. What ever the balance is between the SS and the Z, you can put into the Z to make enough extra power to get into the 12s.

370z FTMFW!

frost · 03-24-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

370z FTMFW!

MightyBobo · 03-24-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

Actually, the power to weight ratio isn't that much of an advantage for the SS. I've already done the number quite a few times in different threads, but the fact is that it's got a power advantage, but not a weight advantage. The Z is more than 500Lbs lighter than the SS.

For all I care, they can bash the Z's power all they want. But our V6 puts down more power than theirs with a LOT more advances in technology on top of it. The LSx motor is a great motor, but in the end, it's still old technology. And when the SS can't keep up with the Z in the twisties, it will be us bashing their crappy suspension and obese platform.

The LS3 that's in the SS is going to make the SS a very expensive car. What ever the balance is between the SS and the Z, you can put into the Z to make enough extra power to get into the 12s.

370z FTMFW!

You can get an 1SS for 30K, and modding an LS3 will be stupid easy compared to a 370Z. The only leg a 370Z has on the new Camaro is handling, as far as performance wise. GM's LSX motors are no joke.

BanningZ · 03-24-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

You can get an 1SS for 30K, and modding an LS3 will be stupid easy compared to a 370Z. The only leg a 370Z has on the new Camaro is handling, as far as performance wise. GM's LSX motors are no joke.

I got a 2002 if you want it with only 218 miles. lol.

MightyBobo · 03-25-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanningZ

I got a 2002 if you want it with only 218 miles. lol.

I'll pass, I just sold my very-modded 2000 for $11000 lol

Robert_Nash · 03-25-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

You can get an 1SS for 30K, and modding an LS3 will be stupid easy compared to a 370Z. The only leg a 370Z has on the new Camaro is handling, as far as performance wise. GM's LSX motors are no joke.

Not everybody wants to mod their brand new $30K+ car, void the factory warranty and likely significantly reduce driveability and reliability.

I've nothing specific against mods and frankly, I appreciate a well modified, unique vehicle so if that's what someone wants to do then by all means, mod away. But when you start talking modifications, comparisons between one car and another become pretty meaningless.