New Competition? 2012 Camaro V6 bumped to 325 or 330 hp

'10Anamoly · 01-04-2011, 11:40 AM

Looks like Chevy is trying to get competitive, figure they are still too heavy to compete directly as much though (and still fugly):

2012 Chevy Camaro to Get New LFX V6 With Around 330-HP (The Torque Report)

Report: New LFX V6 Engine for 2012 Camaro | 2011 Camaro Z28 Camaro forums, news, blog, reviews, wallpapers, pricing - Camaro5.com Blog Archive

kenchan · 01-04-2011, 11:43 AM

all this time i thought camaro's had a V8... wtf is a V6 camaro? sounds too un-american.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

all this time i thought camaro's had a V8... wtf is a V6 camaro? sounds too un-american.

Its the version that sells in mass quantities so the V8 versions can exist.

There is still a +400 lb weight penalty for the Camaro so unless you are a terrible driver you won't be bested by one.

GZ3 · 01-04-2011, 11:56 AM

its funny reading the forum replies about how amazing that a v6 is producing that kinda power, lol but when the Z did it, its bash city...what a bunch of tools

theDreamer · 01-04-2011, 11:58 AM

Meh

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

its funny reading the forum replies about how amazing that a v6 is producing that kinda power, lol but when the Z did it, its bash city...what a bunch of tools

Well HP per liter is a crock in general. It all depends on how far the manufacturer is willing to push the engine.

'10Anamoly · 01-04-2011, 01:07 PM

Agreed, I am not worried about them unless they get that motor and drop a good 300+ lbs all of the sudden.

CrownR426 · 01-04-2011, 01:12 PM

Uh...
Competition...?
Do you even know how much that car weighs?
lol!
So basically you're saying that the heavy camaro with a V6 is rival.
I don't think so...
A V8 is equal or a little bit faster in a straight compared to a 370z.
V6 I think not.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 01:46 PM

It is still close enough to where you can't be a crappy MT driver and still beat it.

ImportConvert · 01-04-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

all this time i thought camaro's had a V8... wtf is a V6 camaro? sounds too un-american.

There was a time not so long ago when the fastest American-made production car was sporting a V6.

shadoquad · 01-04-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

There was a time not so long ago when the fastest American-made production car was sporting a V6.

Grand National?

'10Anamoly · 01-04-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Uh...
Competition...?
Do you even know how much that car weighs?
lol!
So basically you're saying that the heavy camaro with a V6 is rival.
I don't think so...
A V8 is equal or a little bit faster in a straight compared to a 370z.
V6 I think not.

Simmer down yo, read the posts, the car is obviously heavier and all. Nobody said you were not the fastest and most furious.

shadoquad · 01-04-2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Simmer down yo, read the posts, the car is obviously heavier and all. Nobody said you were not the fastest and most furious.

If he wasn't furious before, he will be when he reads your post.

murphman · 01-04-2011, 01:58 PM

To be honest its needs a bump. its a full second behind a v6 mustang and a second + behind a Z,that 20 horse power or so wont make up that difference so im not scared

GZ3 · 01-04-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It is still close enough to where you can't be a crappy MT driver and still beat it.

easy for you to say mr 5.0

01-04-2011, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	New Competition? 2012 Camaro V6 bumped to 325 or 330 hp Looks like Chevy is trying to get competitive, figure they are still too heavy to compete directly as much though (and still fugly): 2012 Chevy Camaro to Get New LFX V6 With Around 330-HP (The Torque Report) Report: New LFX V6 Engine for 2012 Camaro \| 2011 Camaro Z28 Camaro forums, news, blog, reviews, wallpapers, pricing - Camaro5.com Blog Archive __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-04-2011, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	its funny reading the forum replies about how amazing that a v6 is producing that kinda power, lol but when the Z did it, its bash city...what a bunch of tools __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-04-2011, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
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01-04-2011, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Agreed, I am not worried about them unless they get that motor and drop a good 300+ lbs all of the sudden. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

01-04-2011, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Uh... Competition...? Do you even know how much that car weighs? lol! So basically you're saying that the heavy camaro with a V6 is rival. I don't think so... A V8 is equal or a little bit faster in a straight compared to a 370z. V6 I think not. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-04-2011, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	all this time i thought camaro's had a V8... wtf is a V6 camaro? sounds too un-american.

01-04-2011, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
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01-04-2011, 01:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	To be honest its needs a bump. its a full second behind a v6 mustang and a second + behind a Z,that 20 horse power or so wont make up that difference so im not scared __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

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