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Old 01-09-2009, 10:09 AM
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At least you got me on a good day.
Well at least someone has a good sense of humor around here!
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Old 01-09-2009, 02:01 PM
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Let's add some flame to the fire...

Here are some facts I pulled from Edmunds and Motor Trend as well as each manufactures website.

All stats are respective to their models i.e. Base 370Z, Mustang GT [non premium] and Camaro SS1.

Pricing
Nissan 370Z: $29,930.
Mustang GT: $27,210.
Camaro SS: $30,995.
Challenger SRT8: $$40,095.

Power
370Z: VQ37 3.7L V-6 DOHC 332/270tq
Mustang GT: 4.6L V-8 315hp/325tq
Camaro SS: LS3 6.2L V-8 OHV 422hp/408tq
Challenger SRT8: 6.1L V-8 Hemi 425hp/420tq

Speed
370Z [3.7 V6]: 4.7 0-60 / 13.3 105.3mph
Mustang GT [4.6L V-8]: 4.9 0-60 / 13.5
Camaro SS [6.2L V-8]: 4.6 0-60 / 13.5 @ 108mph
Challenger SRT8 [6.1L V-8]: Low 5s 0-60 / Mid 13s

Fuel Econ.
370Z: 18/26
Mustang GT: 15/23
Camaro SS: xx/23 [est.]
Challenger SRT8: 13/18
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Old 01-09-2009, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by eddiehaskell
Apples to oranges. Why not compare new vs new? The Camaro SS $30k and the GT500 is $45k.

Price wise, the Camaro SS is more comparable to the Mustang GT....and guess what...the Camaro will destroy it.
I don't see a 3900lb Camaro destroying anything.
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Old 01-09-2009, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl88Vette
Let's add some flame to the fire...

Here are some facts I pulled from Edmunds and Motor Trend as well as each manufactures website.

All stats are respective to their models i.e. Base 370Z, Mustang GT [non premium] and Camaro SS1.

Pricing
Nissan 370Z: $29,930.
Mustang GT: $27,210.
Camaro SS: $30,995.
Challenger SRT8: $$40,095.

Power
370Z: VQ37 3.7L V-6 DOHC 332/270tq
Mustang GT: 4.6L V-8 315hp/325tq
Camaro SS: LS3 6.2L V-8 OHV 422hp/408tq
Challenger SRT8: 6.1L V-8 Hemi 425hp/420tq

Speed
370Z [3.7 V6]: 4.7 0-60 / 13.3 105.3mph
Mustang GT [4.6L V-8]: 4.9 0-60 / 13.5
Camaro SS [6.2L V-8]: 4.6 0-60 / 13.5 @ 108mph
Challenger SRT8 [6.1L V-8]: Low 5s 0-60 / Mid 13s

Fuel Econ.
370Z: 18/26
Mustang GT: 15/23
Camaro SS: xx/23 [est.]
Challenger SRT8: 13/18
13.5@108 for the 422hp Camaro? Where did you get that from? Why are you comparing a small 2 seater to bigger car like a camaro and challenger?
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Old 01-09-2009, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FaSSt67
13.5@108 for the 422hp Camaro? Where did you get that from? Why are you comparing a small 2 seater to bigger car like a camaro and challenger?
I will also say that 13.5 @ 108 is total BS.

At 108 and idiot can pull of a 13 flat!
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Old 01-09-2009, 05:01 PM
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[QUOTE=Dave68;1568487563]When you are as big and strong as Ronnie Coleman, then get back to us. Heck, even Lou Ferrigno at 57 years of age is probably stronger.

Not talking about Ronnie coleman, talking about you, if you stood next to me I would look like Ronnie coleman QUOTE]
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Old 01-11-2009, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl88Vette
I don't see a 3900lb Camaro destroying anything.
Do you live on earth by any chance?

I don't see why weighing 3860lbs is going to stop to Camaro from performing well. Heck, A LOT of cars are over 3700lbs nowadays.

Like I said, the Camaro is the lowest priced car to offer 300+hp and 400+hp.
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Old 01-11-2009, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by FaSSt67
13.5@108 for the 422hp Camaro? Where did you get that from? Why are you comparing a small 2 seater to bigger car like a camaro and challenger?
+1. The 370 is a 2 seater sports car. The Camaro is a 2+2 pony car. If he wants to compare the Camaro to a Nissan, why not compare it to Nissan's 2+2 sports coupe....the 3700lb/330hp/$37k G37?

Of the cars in the Camaro's class, when it comes to performance, I don't see any of them hanging with it.

Mustang = not enough power, a live axle, smaller brakes, worse weight distribution

Challenger SRT8 = about the same power, but around 250 lbs heavier and $7-8k more expensive

The Mustang is about $3k cheaper, but it gives up a lot to the Camaro. The V6 Camaro is about $4k less than the Mustang GT and only has 15 less HP. I'd have a hard time deciding between the V6 Camaro and GT Mustang.

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Old 06-10-2009, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SmorieNor
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Having driven a Challenger R/T, and having seen some really nicely done 05-09 Mustangs, the Camaro was a HUGE let-down for me when I finally saw one in person.

It would be the last car of the 3 I'd ever consider buying. The exterior and interior styling on it is atrocious.
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