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Chevrolet Camaro SS sets 8m 20s Nurburging lap time

 
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Chevrolet Camaro SS sets 8m 20s Nurburging lap time

Chevrolet Camaro SS sets 8m 20s Nurburging lap time

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Word from GM’s chief engineer for global rear-wheel-drive vehicles, Doug Houlihan, is that the V8-powered Camaro SS has run a Nurburging lap time of 8m 20s, putting it up against the likes of the E36 BMW M3 and the 993 Porsche 911 GT3 in terms of performance. However, the lap time is almost a full minute behind the latest crop of supercars and super-sports cars like GM’s own Corvette ZR1 running the ring in just 7m 26s and the Nissan GT-R completing it in 7m 29s.



Speaking with Edmunds, Houlihan explained that the Nurburging track sessions helped engineers determine the best tire, steering and suspension settings for the car – all of which improve more mundane public road driving as well. The engine was the stock standard 6.2L L99 V8 rated at 422hp (314kW) and 408lb-ft (553Nm) of torque.

All 2010 Camaro models, both V6 and V8, feature the latest StabiliTrak stability control system, while the SS also gets the same computer controlled active handling system as the Corvette. Owners will be able to select a special track mode in the SS, which can fully disable the car’s electronic stability and traction control. An additional feature is a special launch control mode for the manual models.



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  1. By Gus Posted: 7/22/2008 10:14pm PDT

    Cool...
     
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  2. By Dandan Posted: 7/23/2008 1:48am PDT

    just waiting for that yellow one to transform...
     
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  3. By raptor Posted: 7/23/2008 2:44am PDT

    Does Megan Fox come as standard with this beautiful piece of art?
     
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  4. By HECTOR Posted: 7/23/2008 5:40am PDT

    Just watch the movie at this link and the the reference to the Camaro SS. I concur.
    http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=784
     
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  5. By Gus Posted: 7/23/2008 10:22am PDT

    Hector, as someone who speaks German, and owns a Mustang, that is one of the funniest things I have ever seen... :)
     
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  6. By raptor Posted: 7/23/2008 1:13pm PDT

    That video is hilarious :D
     
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  7. By Gigadomed Posted: 7/23/2008 1:45pm PDT

    Man that sucks, I was a big fan out this car from the very begining, but a full minute behind the GTR!!! man o man
     
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  8. By raptor Posted: 7/23/2008 2:02pm PDT

    I would say it's a nice performance for... what will it be, 3/4 of a price of the GTR?
     
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  9. By Gus Posted: 7/23/2008 2:29pm PDT

    That's asanine to compare this car to the GT-R.
    You might as well say what a shame it is that it can't get close to a Ferrari Enzo.

    Compare it to 4 seat, RWD cars with similar wieght, power, size, and PRICE...
     
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  10. By HECTOR Posted: 7/23/2008 6:07pm PDT

    The movie is called Downfall and it's one of the best movies about WWII I've ever seen. That man should have won an Oscar for his portrayal of Hitler.
     
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  11. By Gus Posted: 7/23/2008 10:49pm PDT

    I'll have to rent it, it was stellar acting, but it's almost hard to understand the guy, he does Hitler's pissed off lisp so well.
     
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  12. By Andrew Posted: 8/25/2008 3:33pm PDT

    Just found this...8:20? Only 2 seconds faster than their own Cobalt SS!
     
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