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View Poll Results: What will the official curb weight be for a base V8 5th gen?
3499 lbs or less
0
0%
3500-3549
0
0%
3550-3599
1.69%
3600-3649
13.56%
3650-3699
28.81%
3700-3749
8.47%
3750-3799
16.95%
3800-3849
13.56%
3850-3899
6.78%
3900-3949
6.78%
3950-3999
1.69%
4000 lbs or more
1.69%
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Old 03-13-2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDarknFast
I intend to wait and see, once GM is ready to release production specs. I believe any true fan of the Camaro should and would do the same, instead of condemning the 5gen without even knowing its details.


Originally Posted by graham
Exactly what does an M6 GTO scale out to with a 180lb driver anyway?
Curb weight on a GTO is 3725lbs. Add whatever driver you like.
Old 03-13-2008 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
I'm all talk and no "ballz"?

Look, I don't have a lot of money. So no, I'm not going to put up $100 towards a charity, especially one I have no interest in whatsoever.

If you're not even willing to stand behind your opinion to the tune of $12, I think we all know which one of us here is all talk.

I even cleared it with the powers that be, making sure that I could buy you a premium membership, should you win the bet.


Yup, no ballz - whatsoever. I'm calling YOU out. All BS.
And no respect either, for someone who "have no interest in whatsoever" in a charity which helps our wounded service members and their families.

You "cleared it" with the powers that be, that it was okay for me buy a $12 membership for you?

Oh man, you are too much....
Old 03-13-2008 | 03:36 PM
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Noting that the poll is what we *think* the car will weigh, not what we *wished* the car would weigh....I weighed in (no pun intended.....well....maybe a little).

Disclaimer: I'm not Charlie (though I do find myself agreeing with him on several things), I have winkie envy (as far as you know), I am not a disciple of anything (regardless of how many there were, are, or ever shall be), and I have no inside knowledge of anything (at least not anything relevant to this forum).
Old 03-13-2008 | 03:39 PM
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Id say a fair guess is in between 3600-3700lbs. GTO is about 100lbs more then that, and if I can count on the Camaro team taking the car to weight loss school, Id figure that between the new stronger chassis and weight loss program, thats where Id like to see it. And in that range, thats not bad.
Old 03-13-2008 | 03:41 PM
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Yup, no ballz - whatsoever. I'm calling YOU out. All BS.
Charlie, when someone calls you out, you can't call them out in response. I'll bet you're a fan of the "I know you are but what am I?" comeback, too.

Besides, I'm asking you a question. How can that be BS?

Originally Posted by Z284ever
And no respect either, for someone who "have no interest in whatsoever" in a charity which helps our wounded service members and their families.
To get into my opinion on this matter, we'd have to discuss politics. I won't do that here. It's not relevant anyway.

I'm a stubborn, opinionated SOB who has way too much time to spend calling people out on the internet. I have no expectation that anyone else agrees with me, or even thinks highly of me. I don't care what you or anyone else thinks of me. I am very good with details, though, and the inconsistency in the details in your posts are just screaming that you're making everything up. I may be a pain in your ***, but at least I'm not lying or beating around the bush instead of coming right out with an answer. You're clearly doing at least one of those things.

Originally Posted by Z284ever
You "cleared it" with the powers that be, that it was okay for me buy a $12 membership for you?
It's not normally possible to purchase a premium membership for someone else. So, yes, I checked with Jason. He said he could take care of it. And if you go back and re-read, I confirmed that it was possible for me to buy one for you.

All of my efforts are just to get you to either commit to a number or admit that you don't know. I'd even be happy with an over/under. I really couldn't care less about any of the rest of this.
Old 03-13-2008 | 03:57 PM
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who cares what it weighs, i'd rather have a well built car than a tin can, yes its going to be heavier than a 4th gen because you have an independent rear and it has to follow much stricter safety rules, they could half *** it on a whole bunch of parts to save weight but its not usually a good idea

how much more does the 12 bolt or the 8.5 inch 10 bolt weigh than the 10 bolt in the 4th gen maybe 20-30 lbs at best, boy im sure glad i dont have that extra 20 lbs on my car
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 8cylinders>4
how much more does the 12 bolt or the 8.5 inch 10 bolt weigh than the 10 bolt in the 4th gen maybe 20-30 lbs at best, boy im sure glad i dont have that extra 20 lbs on my car
They used the 7.625" 10-bolt on the 4th gen because the 8.5" would have put the car into a higher weight class, subjecting it to some additional requirements which would have made it even heavier yet. The 20 additional pounds from the 8.5" rear might not be much alone, but what about the 150 pounds of additional equipment the car would have needed to get certified at that weight?

Personally, I'm glad they did it the way they did it. If it's that important to you, just buy a 12-bolt, and then sell your 10-bolt to someone who broke theirs and can't afford their own 12-bolt.
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:08 PM
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The G8 weighs over 4K... so 3,800???

My 2 cents.

PS, I hope I'm wrong!
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
the G8 GT weighs 3946lbs
Originally Posted by Silverado C-10
The G8 weighs over 4K
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
G8GT from Pontiac.com:

3995lbs (1812kg)

G8 Sedan:

3885lbs (1762kg)

100 lb difference!

Yeah, I was off a hair, big whoop. With driver, over 4K

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Old 03-13-2008 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverado C-10
G8GT from Pontiac.com:

3995lbs (1812kg)
My number came from Wikipedia, so no surprise that it's off a little. It's probably the weight of the Holden Commodore or something. Pontiac.com wasn't (and still isn't) loading for me, so I couldn't get the official number.

Originally Posted by Silverado C-10
With driver, over 4K
We're talking about curb weights. Was your guess at the Camaro weight with driver?
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
My number came from Wikipedia, so no surprise that it's off a little. It's probably the weight of the Holden Commodore or something. Pontiac.com wasn't (and still isn't) loading for me, so I couldn't get the official number.



We're talking about curb weights. Was your guess at the Camaro weight with driver?
and the ones everybody tested (edmunds etc.) weighed in at 4100 lbs.
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TrickStang37
and the ones everybody tested (edmunds etc.) weighed in at 4100 lbs.
I suspect that's with a full tank of gas, while I'll bet the manufacturer's weight is with it empty.

As long as we're consistent, I don't care which we use.
Old 03-13-2008 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
I suspect that's with a full tank of gas, while I'll bet the manufacturer's weight is with it empty.

As long as we're consistent, I don't care which we use.
curb weight by definition includes all fluids being full, including the gas tank

generally the curb weight listed is for the base model.. any options will likely add weight
Old 03-13-2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb

To get into my opinion on this matter, we'd have to discuss politics. I won't do that here. It's not relevant anyway.

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You are free to have an opinion, the only relevance here is that you didn't accept the bet which YOU pressed for, because you said you have no interest in the Wounded Warrior project as a charity and you don't have alot of money.

All fair.

But if you don't have alot of money, then why are you challenging people for money on the internet?

And when you turned down my bet WHICH YOU INTIATED, I just let it go, like a gentleman. I didn't harass you or stalk your posts like you do mine.

So as you can see, to me you seem like one chicken **** little dude.

What do they say in Texas? You're all hat and no cattle.


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