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A 2004 GTO also has a 5.7L engine rather than the 6.0. C&D ran a 6.0-equipped GTO though the 1/4 in 12.8.
I just pulled this up from car and driver kinda interesting:
Just when we thought the Camaro SS had enough competition with the Challenger SRT8, the 350Z, the WRX STI, and no less than 34 different variations of the Mustang, I come up with another question: how much better is the Camaro SS than the Pontiac GTO? The Pontiac GTO was a good car that never caught on. It featured a stout 400hp 6.0L V8, a six speed manual, good chassis dynamics, and a nice interior. The car weighed between 3700 and 3800lbs. The new Camaro SS is going to come out swinging. If packs a potent 416hp (C&D says 422hp) 6.2L V8, a six speed auto or six speed manual, a newer platform derived from the GTO’s platform, and more eye catching styling. The Camaro SS is estimated to weigh in the ballpark of 3900lbs. Assuming a weight of 3750 for the GTO, the power to weight ratio becomes 9.375lbs/hp. The Camaro SS, with 416hp and 3900lbs, has an identical 9.375lbs/hp power to weight ratio (9.24 if it has 422hp). In a drag race, I expect the Camaro to edge the GTO. I have seen GTO’s run 13.2 bone-stock, so I expect the Camaro to run in the 13.0-13.2 range. Yes, the Camaro will be fast. The Camaro chassis is a newer version of the GTO chassis. We should fully expect Camaro to whoop on the Goat through the corners. GM will most likely include a nice interior in the Camaro as well. So here is what it comes down to, the Camaro will be better than the GTO. If you own a GTO, should you trade it in for a Camaro? Trade in values on a clean GTO range from 15K to 20K, and the Camaro will probably cost in the ballpark of 35K. So if you are in the market for a new car, then go right ahead. If you aren’t ready to part with your GTO, then just spend a little bit of cash on some mods and you’ll keep the Camaro in sight.
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the only thing I find the 04-06 GTO's lack is the in your face styling people mistake my car for a pontiac grand am with hood scoops spometimes
I had considered maybe buying a 2010-11 Camaro LS (base), but I hate the standard black wheels (heritage wheels Chevy calls them) they have and the optional wheels are not appealing to me either. I would have liked gray hubcaps better.
Would have been nice if the LT wheels were optional on the LS.
Yeah I noticed that on the Chevy website. Unfortunately black wheels seem to be the latest thing, but I think they're ugly.
I just sold my GTO. Gonna miss it like crazy. What a wonderful car it was....SUPER comfortable with those huge supportive luxurious seats. Baby on the way....so had to downsize =(
I just sold my GTO. Gonna miss it like crazy. What a wonderful car it was....SUPER comfortable with those huge supportive luxurious seats. Baby on the way....so had to downsize =(
I hear ya I am getting married in september and we want to start a family and the "fun" car is the first thing to go
Sorry to hear that you two are having to get rid of the fun cars. My wife would not let me sell the Camaro, it is a 3rd car, but I was still ready to sell her when we found out we were going to have a little one.
A guy at work just got his SS after waiting 2 months. he paid $37K for it including the maintainance package. He young and lives at home so he can afford it.
A guy at work just got his SS after waiting 2 months. he paid $37K for it including the maintainance package. He young and lives at home so he can afford it.
Ahhh..the single life. lol No responsibilities = FUN Alas... but I wouldn't trade what I have and the miracle of life for anything.
A guy at work just got his SS after waiting 2 months. he paid $37K for it including the maintainance package. He young and lives at home so he can afford it.
So he can afford to drop 40 large on a car but he can't afford to get his own place? And his parents put up with this?? I'd have been like "Nice car, kid. I hope you really, really like it because it's your new home."
ohhh i saw one today in that pretty dark orange color with very hip rims.....very sexy car!!!
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but I wouldn't trade what I have and the miracle of life for anything.
