well, let's pose this question...
if we were to get a chevelle like car, let's just call it the chevy gto as possum suggested, and it were fitted with a good healthy v8 capable of putting out some ponies (like 350 or so)..
would you rather have the camaro have awd or would you rather the chevy gto have it?

 

Maybe put it on the Camaro RS model?

 

Let's see what the Mustang really weighs once it's put on a scale. I'm suspicious of the 3400 - 3450 number. That said, the Mustang is quite an accomplishment these days. The GTO weighs around 3800 pounds. What do you take out to make a Camaro? A few inches here and there don't make a difference. The new Zeta cars are rumored to be heavier than the current V body, also.


Where do they take the weight from?

Because you say so? A desire that something be so does not make it so.
The LS2 needs a heavier transmission, differentials, clutches, etc., than the Mitsubishi needed. It also would have bigger wheels and have to meet modern safety standards. But because we say it could be lighter, it could be lighter and cheaper. If only GM wanted to. Why do they not want to?

 

Well, it does snow in KS. And in places in CA, but not where I live. I don't like snow. Rain is bad enough. And humidity. But this topic isn't about why I live on the west coast.

I don't want to drive in snow, and I don't want to pay more to buy, maintain, and refuel a car that is slower because of heavy AWD. If Chevy wants to make an AWD Camaro, I won't buy it. And if it has compromises built in to the RWD version, I likely won't buy it. As long as all the weight and cost penalties are borne by those who get AWD (I hope you like a gas guzzler tax), it's okay with me.

 

Realize that even as an OPTION, it would probably result in a HEAVIER RWD VERSION OF THE CAR.

You know that happens when you try to be all things to all people....

 

lol, yes, it does infact snow in kansas. We get to much of the nasty stuff come winter time.

 

There should not be a AWD Camaro for the following reasons:
1. It will add siginificant costs to the car. Just think of how expesinve AWD componets will be that have to handle 400+ horsepower. And even as an option, it will add costs to RWD cars because their componets like the tranny, engine and front suspension will have to be designed with AWD in mind.
2. It will add significant weight to the car. Just think of how much AWD componets that stand up to 400+ hp weigh. Our cars need to weigh less than the 4th gen, not more. And I see this as something that is doable if they make the Camaro significantly smaller than the 193" giants the 4th gens were.
3. You cannot do burnouts or powerslides with AWD. If you can't light them up in a Camaro, then it shouldn't be called a Camaro. Burnouts are one of the defining characteristics of a muscle car, its a raw display of power that your FWD and AWD econonbox POS's can't do. If you want traction, buy slicks.
4. Do Formula 1 cars use AWD? No. so how is it better for racing?????



The only reasons for having AWD drive would be for snow and good 60' times.
Also, why don't they design the Camaro as RWD and have it be good in the snow? People used to get around fine in the 50's 60's and 70's in their RWD cars.

 

Ahhh... But why do rally cars have AWD? Moreover, Audi was eliminated from the series it used to race in because AWD was giving it the edge, especially in wet conditions.

I don't want AWD in my Camaro, but let's not deem it worthless either.

 

Exactly. Very succinctly put.

 

as long as its has a 5.7 v8 or bigger engine, looks like a camaro and has the name and its not fwd i dont care if its rwd or awd i'll buy it. if ur gonna do awd do it before those gay stangs do.

 

i think engine type, tranny type, and drive type awd or rwd should be an option category for rs, z's and the ss. like you should be able to get a rs with a v8 and awd if you wanted, like you use to be able to get v8 rs's back in the 60's

 

Ahh..Audi still races, and won the SCCA GT class. In fact, they made a commercial about it.

Rally cars have AWD because...well....take a look at where they are driving?

You dont NEED AWD to make a better race car. The CTS-V does just as well as the Audi RS6's, if not better. If it wasnt for the half a ton of weight, and massive restricitions that were put on the cars after the first beatdow....i mena race, the CTS-V's would have taken the series.

 

I guess I updated my location a lil too early. I have lived all over. Born in houston, lives in nova scotia canada, went to highschool and college in Michigan, Living in Seattle right now and moving to KS next week.

I have driven my 92 in the snow before, one full year before I was able to buy a second car for the winter so I know exactly what people go through. The first time I took a right hand turn in the snow I slid sideways through 5 lanes.

I just think it would be a bad idea to change the key formula that is camaro.

 

That is an ignorant comment. Have you ever been to Kansas in the winter??

 

Or northern and eastern California?