Performance Review: Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Camaro Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Chevrolet Camaro has a 6162cc 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 1751 kgs (3860 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Camaro shares the same bhp with the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 431 bhp (321 kW) @ 5900 rpm similar to the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 420 lb-ft (569.4 Nm) @ 4600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 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 2021 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition 3.0 Bi Turbo xDrive G80 (271.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Chevrolet Camaro has a Power to weight ratio of 246.1 bhp per ton and 239.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Camaro competing with the 2021 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition 3.0 Bi Turbo xDrive G80 (271.1 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Porsche 911 Turbo 996 (271.1 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 239.8 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 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Roadster 3.5 V6 (264.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga Speed 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (264.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Camaro and the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Camaro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.01 secs @ 105.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.95 secs), the 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 (12.95 secs), and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Camaro equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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