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2010 Chevrolet Camaro: American Muscle on the Nürburgring
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It was only a matter of time before the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro hit the Nürburgring test track. GM has been using the German road course to fine-tune nearly all of its performance cars as of late, so the appearance of the Camaro alongside the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 didn't surprise our spy shooters.
Unlike some of the earlier Camaro prototypes we've seen, this particular test mule has a set of Brembo brakes and a more aggressive wheel-and-tire package. The obvious conclusion? This is a Camaro Super Sport model. But not so fast, because when you consider that previous Camaro test mules have featured very tame-look brakes, this upgrade could indicate nothing more than the Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Then consider the sound of this Camaro test mule. It's all motor, yet it doesn't have the same sonic signature as GM's supercharged LSA V8 that speculation indicates will be the centerpiece of the top-of-the-line Camaro SS. With 525 horsepower, the supercharged engine would give the SS a big advantage over both the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the Ford Shelby GT500. But this prototype sounds like it probably has a normally aspirated V8, most likely a detuned LS3 V8 with somewhere around 400 hp.
Judging from the looks of this Camaro at speed, the suspension is already well dialed in. Roll, dive and squat are all pretty minimal for a car that's expected to have a curb weight in the range of 3,600-3,800 pounds. With the start of production for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro still a year away, the engineers at Chevrolet still have plenty of time to fine-tune this car, so these Nürburgring tests are just the beginning.
It was only a matter of time before the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro hit the Nürburgring test track. GM has been using the German road course to fine-tune nearly all of its performance cars as of late, so the appearance of the Camaro alongside the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 didn't surprise our spy shooters.
Unlike some of the earlier Camaro prototypes we've seen, this particular test mule has a set of Brembo brakes and a more aggressive wheel-and-tire package. The obvious conclusion? This is a Camaro Super Sport model. But not so fast, because when you consider that previous Camaro test mules have featured very tame-look brakes, this upgrade could indicate nothing more than the Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Then consider the sound of this Camaro test mule. It's all motor, yet it doesn't have the same sonic signature as GM's supercharged LSA V8 that speculation indicates will be the centerpiece of the top-of-the-line Camaro SS. With 525 horsepower, the supercharged engine would give the SS a big advantage over both the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the Ford Shelby GT500. But this prototype sounds like it probably has a normally aspirated V8, most likely a detuned LS3 V8 with somewhere around 400 hp.
Judging from the looks of this Camaro at speed, the suspension is already well dialed in. Roll, dive and squat are all pretty minimal for a car that's expected to have a curb weight in the range of 3,600-3,800 pounds. With the start of production for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro still a year away, the engineers at Chevrolet still have plenty of time to fine-tune this car, so these Nürburgring tests are just the beginning.
Author: InsideLineVideo
Source: YouTube
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not to mention they are asking for 7 billion for buy out
• itsgayricky on 07-Jan-09
ok punjsher im a gm fan but lets talk about dayton, ohio. the truck and bus plant (GM) shut down recently, why is this a big deal u might ask, ill explain. since gm and delphi shut down no one can get a job. the temp services are full and the unemployment rate in the area increased 30%. instead of selling the property to the city they are deciding to just tear it down and leave it. keep in mind there paying to have it tore down. rather than sell it and make money back. bad decision? i think so
• itsgayricky on 07-Jan-09
i hate when people who know nothing of economics talk about GM going bankrupt. They won't if they don't want to. Here's why you dipshit GM haters: a. by closing plants, they cut supply, raise price, reduce their cost curve below their revenue curve and generate profit to be distributed to shareholders and a smaller work force b. the company becomes smaller and more dynamic, able to adapt to a changing market c. if they aren't bailed out u.s enters a full scale depression d. you suck cock
• punjsher on 04-Jan-09
You're absolutely right, thank you. If GM was so broke why have they pulled out two badass cars this year Zr1 and the best car for the money the one and only Cts-V.
• IHateWarmPickles on 05-Jan-09
We're not money hungry like the Europeans, this year the Zr1 blows the Enzo out of the water for a tenth of the price.
• IHateWarmPickles on 05-Jan-09
Dont ever post on here ever again.
• Z28MeTaLHeAd on 02-Jan-09
Oh sorry i posted
• WorldCarLovers on 02-Jan-09
Lol. WOOT.
• DonPatch44 on 31-Dec-08
new Mustang and 370Z will pwn u!
• Eriocaulon on 27-Dec-08
good coz the taillights are UGLY AS SHIT
• SadEdward on 27-Dec-08
not to mention they are asking for 7 billion for buy out
• itsgayricky on 07-Jan-09
ok punjsher im a gm fan but lets talk about dayton, ohio. the truck and bus plant (GM) shut down recently, why is this a big deal u might ask, ill explain. since gm and delphi shut down no one can get a job. the temp services are full and the unemployment rate in the area increased 30%. instead of selling the property to the city they are deciding to just tear it down and leave it. keep in mind there paying to have it tore down. rather than sell it and make money back. bad decision? i think so
• itsgayricky on 07-Jan-09
i hate when people who know nothing of economics talk about GM going bankrupt. They won't if they don't want to. Here's why you dipshit GM haters: a. by closing plants, they cut supply, raise price, reduce their cost curve below their revenue curve and generate profit to be distributed to shareholders and a smaller work force b. the company becomes smaller and more dynamic, able to adapt to a changing market c. if they aren't bailed out u.s enters a full scale depression d. you suck cock
• punjsher on 04-Jan-09
You're absolutely right, thank you. If GM was so broke why have they pulled out two badass cars this year Zr1 and the best car for the money the one and only Cts-V.
• IHateWarmPickles on 05-Jan-09
We're not money hungry like the Europeans, this year the Zr1 blows the Enzo out of the water for a tenth of the price.
• IHateWarmPickles on 05-Jan-09
Dont ever post on here ever again.
• Z28MeTaLHeAd on 02-Jan-09
Oh sorry i posted
• WorldCarLovers on 02-Jan-09
Lol. WOOT.
• DonPatch44 on 31-Dec-08
new Mustang and 370Z will pwn u!
• Eriocaulon on 27-Dec-08
good coz the taillights are UGLY AS SHIT
• SadEdward on 27-Dec-08