Performance Review: Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 - [1987]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Camaro Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.This particular Chevrolet Camaro has a 5733cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Camaro shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Camaro's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1525 kgs (3362 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Camaro shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 5733cc 16V V8 engine produces 223 bhp (166 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 318 lb-ft (431.1 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Camaro you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel (171.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Chevrolet Camaro has a Power to weight ratio of 146.2 bhp per ton and 208.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 Camaro competing with the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel (171.2 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Passat 4.0 W8 4Motion (171.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Camaro generating around 208.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic (233.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Aston-Martin DB9 5.9 V12 (233.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Camaro and the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Camaro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.51 secs @ 88.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD (15.44 secs), the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo (15.45 secs), and the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX - Blobeye (15.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1987 version of the Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 1987 Camaro equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

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