I have a 97 Camaro and I just looked at:

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008/...rive_live.html

And the G8 which finally will be out has 361 HP and 385 torque. If some dude pulls up to my camaro should I race or should I not so I don't look stupid that a family sedan might beat me with his shopping bags in the bact seat. The car looks like a Saab and a volkswagon. But how can GM put all the power in those skinny tires from that picture. Plus does the G8 weigh more then a F-body?

Need to start some bolt ons soon, lol.

 

I was wondering the same thing. I've seen a couple V6 motors with HP Estimates just under the LT1 Stock estimate. I can't answer the question though.

 

I have read G8: 361 hp, curb weight ~ 3880, 0-60 ~ 5.3s, 1/4mi ~ 13.8s @ 101mph. No manual tranny.

I think it will be a drivers race in a quarter mile, practice your launches.

 

Stock for stock it would be a very close race. If the Camaro has any mods at all I would have to give the nod to the Camaro unless it's really out of tune or something.

However, the G8s are going to respond very very well to bolt ons and computer tuning, so watch out...

 

Well, a stock 97 has about 285, so do the math. On the other hand, the Lt1 has low-end TQ and is lighter. The G8 is auto which puts gives it an advantage as far as hooking up, whereas even with the low-end Torque of the Lt1, the 97 may spend some of the low-end in the same spot--if manual.

So I guess its up in the air as to how they would perform side by side.

Even, if the G8 is heavier, with a 75 hp advantage and auto, the Lt1 might have a problem. JMHO

 

hey its 11 year newer technology they should be making more HP by now. well have to actually see them when they are sold and on the street. The GTO's were pretty hyped up when they were being introduced and look at those things most guys with the 5.7 goats can barley cut low 14s at the track.

 

the g8 is fwd and traction limited but with the trac on it hooks very well. regular joe is going to have a hard time running an advertised time

 

It's RWD.

 

Automobile magazine test results:

0-60MPH: 5.8-sec
1/4-mile: 14.3 @ 103 MPG
6.0L
6-speed auto trans
rear wheel drive
245/40-19 tires
Length: 196.1"
Wheelbase: 114.8"
Weight: 4,120 #

Car & Driver

361HP @ 5,300 RPM
385 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
Redline: 6,000 RPM
0-60MPH: 5.3-sec
1/4-mile: 13.8 @ 104 MPG
6-speed auto trans (4.03 1st gear, with a 2.92 posi rear)
Weight: 4,100 #

 

Oh Noes!

 

That car is heavy!!

 

Wow, I didn't realize how much weight those have to haul around. That would definitely even things up a bit as it is carrying around an extra 5-600 pounds.

 

Fast for a family hauler, any word on torque management with this one?

 

Does a stock LT1 have torque like this? 385 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM


I know the G8 comes with the L76 instead of the LS2, but if you have any doubt what a heavy ride can do backed by a heathly 6.0L take a look at Trailblazer SS's. Low 14s, high 13's out of a stock 2 ton vehicle isn't bad.

What kills most of these heavy GM A4 rides is GM programming in so much torque management. Now take these heavy rides and give them a tune and no other mod and they're well in the 13's.

Want more of a car based platform, look at the Goat. As mentioned before the LS1 based weren't too great athough not getting out of the 14's I'd have to disagree with, but the LS2 was a good performer.

The other domestic 4 door V8 cars you should worry about are the SRT8's (Charger, 300C, Gand Cherokee).

If you're in the low 14s - high 13's range there are even several 6 and 4 cyl rides you need to worry about too.

Now if this kind of thing bothers you, it is time to mod.

 

Just trade in your camaro for a G8. You won't regret it until some dude in a bolt-on LT1 smokes you.