Performance Review: Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 - [2022]

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 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.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 1671 kgs (3683 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Camaro shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 455 bhp (339 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 455 lb-ft (616.8 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 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 2018 Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ (297.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Chevrolet Camaro has a Power to weight ratio of 272.2 bhp per ton and 272.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Camaro competing with the 2018 Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ (297.1 bhp per ton) or the 2016 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 (296.9 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 272.2 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 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (297.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (296.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs). This Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Camaro and the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Camaro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.58 secs @ 108.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0 (12.53 secs), the 2005 Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 (12.53 secs), and the 2004 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (12.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 180mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 Camaro equals the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 then how about the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph), the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (191 mph), or the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (191 mph).

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