The Camaro's 'Ring Lap Time

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Jul 22, 2008 | 11:21 PM

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A lil perspective on the time.

6:55* Radical SR8
7:26.4* Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
7:27.82* Pagani Zonda
7:29.03 Nissan GT-R
7:32.02* Porsche 911/997 GT2 2008
7:32.44 Porsche Carrera GT
7:34 Koenigsegg CCR
7:35 RUF RT12
7:40 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
7:40 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40* Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
7:42 Ford GT
7:42 Porsche 911/997 GT3
7:42.99 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 Muggy Conditions
7:43 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
7:44 Pagani Zonda S
7:46 Porsche 911 GT2
7:47 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
7:47 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
7:47 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear
7:50 BMW M3 CSL
7:50 BMW X5 E53 V12 LMR producing 750 bhp
7:54 Mercedes CLK DTM AMG
7:55 Caterham R500 Superlight
7:55 Ferrari F430 F1
7:56 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06
7:56 Honda NSX-R (NA2)
7:56 Porsche 911 Turbo
7:56 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale f1
7:59* Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51
7:59* Cadillac CTS-V/SC
7:59 Porsche 911 Carrera S
7:59 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 V-Spec
7:59 Dodge Viper SRT-10
8:01 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
8:02 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG - Black Series
8:03 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)
8:03 Porsche 911 GT3
8:03 Honda NSX-R (NA1)
8:04 Audi R8
8:05 BMW M3 E92
8:06 Subaru WRX STi Spec-C
8:07 BMW Z8 E52
8:09 Audi RS4
8:09 BMW M6 E63
8:09 Honda NSX-R
8:10 Chrysler Viper GTS
8:13 BMW M5 E60
8:10 Chrysler Viper GTS
8:13 BMW M5 E60
8:13 Ferrari 355 GTB
8:20 Chevrolet Camaro SS
8:22 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2008 2.0 Turbo
8:22 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
8:22 BMW M3 E46
8:22 BMW M Coupe E36/7
8:24 Audi S5
8:24 Subaru Impreza
8:25 Lotus Exige S
8:25 Jaguar XKR
8:25 Porsche Cayman S
8:24 Mitsubishi Charisma GT Evo VI
8:25 Mitsubishi Charisma GT Evo VII
8:26 BMW 335i E92 Coupe
8:26 Nissan 350Z
8:28 Porsche 911 Carrera (993)
8:32 Porsche Boxster S
8:38 Honda NSX
8:39 Honda S2000
8:39 Mazdaspeed3(MPS)
8:40 Chevrolet Corvette C5 automatic
8:42 Lotus Exige Mk1

Keep in mind there are a CRAP LOAD of cars below this line, but i tried to keep it shortened for easy reading sake.

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Jul 23, 2008 | 02:17 AM

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where does the new mustang and challenger come in at? or did they not even test those cars at this track?

Jul 23, 2008 | 02:31 AM

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Don't think they were ever tested there.

Jul 23, 2008 | 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UltraZLS1

where does the new mustang and challenger come in at? or did they not even test those cars at this track?

Never tested there, but expect the SRT8 and GT500 to be somewhere in the 8:30 range.

Jul 23, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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Everyone look here
http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?vie...ID=0&tID=10073

Jul 24, 2008 | 11:38 AM

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It's not an earth shattering time, but it's quite respectable. When compared to it's direct competion it's top notch.

Jul 24, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 4 ever

ohhhh I was expecting around 7.50 to 7.59 a little better than the CTS-V...Mmmm I'm really dissapointed about the lap time

The CTS-V has 120 more HP, bigger brakes, better suspension, and comparable weight. The Camaro SS didn't stand a chance against a V. What surprises me is the Colbalt SS time, that little car is quick! Goes to show how much light weight helps.

Jul 24, 2008 | 12:38 PM

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I am very happy with those times...... not likely that many parts on the car will stay stock...... someone will find a way to fine tune the number down with some tweaking.

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Jul 24, 2008 | 12:46 PM

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Not too shabby really... I'd take one over a 4th gen camaro any day!

Jul 24, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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There have been ppl on this board with suspension mods alone nearly on the 2010 M@RO's Ring Time. It is a shitty time. A few hundred pounds less would have made this car shame many many more cars. It is not forgivable, this car has a hundred extra horsepower and a huge increase in torque.

Though I must admit the new brakes on this car and the IRS will be quite a boom for us. The weight is a huge hindrance.

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Jul 25, 2008 | 12:21 AM

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It's a chunky car thats for sure, but given that weight disadvantage its not that bad. Hell, it beat an R32 skyline which is the lightest of the R33 and R34 types. I mean, of all the cars that are up there, there are very few if any at all that are in the price range of the Camaro. Besides, if people are buying it to autox they might as well get a C5 vette, thats designed for racing, not some pony car. And if it is going to be a race car, you can bet that it'll be stripped to damn near nothing to cut weight, then lets see a time.

Jul 25, 2008 | 12:40 AM

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I think is pretty good.I wonder who was driving it,their might be room for few improvement if it was a engineer again.

I don't see why some people expect 7:5X times,that C6 times,theirs no way the camaro will be that fast.

Jul 25, 2008 | 01:41 AM

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I know that but come on, We're comparing a Sport car vs Sedan car...Here's another comparison, The 2009 Camaro got 8.20 but look at the Nissan GTR R32 (1990-1992 can't remember) got 8:22, WoW GM did a great job by beating the GTR R32 by 2 seconds WoW WoW, This car is competing with cars that 19 years older...WOW Good job GM

lol

GM should reduce the weight of this pig

Jul 25, 2008 | 09:46 AM

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lol

GM should reduce the weight of this pig

I see what you mean compared to cars that are older, but as far as sports car vs sedan, sedan's are blurring the lines nowadays. Many of them are just as fast as most two door cars, especially high end sedans like the CTS-V.

Jul 25, 2008 | 04:36 PM

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Don't forget that the R32 was a heck of a lot lighter AND has a very advanced AWD system, and basicly the R32 Skyline was built as a competition car for what is essently Japanese stock car racing...so considering that a car that still makes about 315 hp, that is lighter, and has one of the most advanced AWD systems in the world being beaten by a car that, albet newer, is heavier, has a thinner tire (in contact patch I believe) and is also using a fairly simple IRS suspension thats putting all the power to the rear wheels, not all four corners.

Jul 25, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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For everyone who dont know, that GTR was at 693hp.

Jul 26, 2008 | 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 4 ever

lol

GM should reduce the weight of this pig

Number of doors is pretty irrelevant, and its clear you've never been in a CTS-V(old one or new).
Once again, the Camaro is beating the cars is was set out to (350Z, Challenger, Mustang) and then some (Cayman, Boxster, STi, 335i).
This is actually a really good time for a $30,000 comfortable street car.

Jul 30, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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Hmmm..might have to buy me a Mitsubishi Evo

Aug 2, 2008 | 06:06 PM

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Excellent time! Any Camaro that can run with a 993 GT3 at the 'ring is a winner in my book.

Aug 4, 2008 | 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JD_AMG

I hope you're kidding...
A stock non-1LE 4th gen would struggle to get 8:40s, a 1LE car might get close to 8:30s, that is if the crappy brakes don't give out...

8:20 is a great time for a 4000lbs car with only 8 and 9" wide tires. Thats beating cars like the E46 M3, 350Z, Boxster S, Cayman S, 04 STi, BMW 335i, and so on. Its only 2 seconds off a C5 Corvette... This would absolutely kill a GT500 or SRT8 Challenger on a track.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Amen. FastFreddy, you must be stoned to make a statement like that.

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