Numbers of V8 versus V6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ntmd8r · 03-28-2014, 03:08 PM

My wife and I were just down in Fontana (Calif) the last weekend for the
NASCAR race. We saw maybe 30 or so 5th Gen Camaros on the streets.
The majority (98%) were all V6s.

We visited a large GM car dealer. They had maybe 100 Camaros on their lot.
Only 2 were V8s (one was a ZL1). All the rest were V6s.

I was flabbergasted.

So... just out of curiosity... how many V8s versus V6s do we have here????

jd10013 · 03-28-2014, 03:14 PM

why would you be flabbergasted? unless you like to go to a track, there really isn't anywhere you can legally take advantage of the extra HP. some people like the sound, and the "mine's bigger than yours" thing, but the majority of people (who aren't into the track) aren't going to pony up an extra 10k, or buy a 2010 instead of a new one just for sound or ego.

and this board attracts enthusiasts, so I'm willing to be it will be at least 50/50 or slightly more V8's

NewbieDIYer · 03-28-2014, 03:15 PM

I bought a v6 for a couple reasons. But the v6 is the hot seller because anyone can come in and pay 24k (price of a fully loaded smaller car) and drive off in a sexy camaro. So people think hmm ford fusion, or camaro? CAMARO wins 9/10 with the 1 being the family with 3 kids lol

Zig Zag · 03-28-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

why would you be flabbergasted? unless you like to go to a track, there really isn't anywhere you can legally take advantage of the extra HP. some people like the sound, and the "mine's bigger than yours" thing, but the majority of people (who aren't into the track) aren't going to pony up an extra 10k, or buy a 2010 instead of a new one just for sound or ego.

and this board attracts enthusiasts, so I'm willing to be it will be at least 50/50 or slightly more V8's

This is what I was thinking.
The V6 is a great daily driver.

jd10013 · 03-28-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zig Zag

This is what I was thinking.
The V6 is a great daily driver.

it's not even that, it's more the V8 is a track car. there's nowhere I drive where I'm going to get passed by a car because it has more HP. not in my camaro, despite being a V6. being able to get to 60mph in 1 less second isn't going to be of any use. neither is the higher top speed. just too many cars, too many lights, and too many cops to make it possible to take advantage of a V8 in most places.

Ambush · 03-28-2014, 03:38 PM

20somethings and 40somethings drive V8s
rest of the population drive V6

PalmerGA · 03-28-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

why would you be flabbergasted? unless you like to go to a track, there really isn't anywhere you can legally take advantage of the extra HP.

Actually... there's really isn't anywhere you can legally take advantage of the V6 HP. I mean, where can you legally do 100+ mph other than at a track?

Blu Ray · 03-28-2014, 03:40 PM

Simple Supply and demand there are more v6 produced than v8s...FACT!

Why somone purchased a v6 or v8 is ....PERSONAL PREFRENCE

Lets not start another v6 vs v8 thread, we have been going strong for a while without one

camguynj · 03-28-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ambush

20somethings and 40somethings drive V8s
rest of the population drive V6

...and 60somethings

IrocJack · 03-28-2014, 03:42 PM

Love my 6

PalmerGA · 03-28-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

...and 60somethings

Right there with ya!

jd10013 · 03-28-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Actually... there's really isn't anywhere you can legally take advantage of the V6 HP. I mean, where can you legally do 100+ mph other than at a track?

the V6 helps with everyday driving. things like merging, getting on the freeway, passing etc. doing those things can be challenging in 4 cylinder cars running 130-150HP. that extra acceleration a V6 has over an inline 4 can be put to use. you can't really say the same with the extra power of the V8. but you are correct in that the line is starting to blur. with some 4's getting up to and over 200hp (and that's without turbo's) the advantages of the 6 are becoming diminished. its why in cars that come in a I4 and a V6 the I4 outsells the V6 10:1

45thAnniversary2SS · 03-28-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

...and 60somethings

... and 30somethings. So basically somethings...

freddyD · 03-28-2014, 04:06 PM

irocjack nice picture love my six,remember gas prices are going back up!

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03-28-2014, 03:08 PM	#1
Ntmd8r Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS L99 A6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 63	Numbers of V8 versus V6 My wife and I were just down in Fontana (Calif) the last weekend for the NASCAR race. We saw maybe 30 or so 5th Gen Camaros on the streets. The majority (98%) were all V6s. We visited a large GM car dealer. They had maybe 100 Camaros on their lot. Only 2 were V8s (one was a ZL1). All the rest were V6s. I was flabbergasted. So... just out of curiosity... how many V8s versus V6s do we have here???? __________________ 2012 2SS RS Black L99 A6 Heritage Grill, Janetty tune, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, CAI intake, RPI Splash guards C7 Triple Black Z51 MN6 Convertible ordered

03-28-2014, 03:38 PM	#6
Ambush Rawr! Drives: Giulia Quadrifoglio, C8 Stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 351	20somethings and 40somethings drive V8s rest of the population drive V6 __________________ Current: 2023 Red Mist Corvette Stingray 2LT 2021 Trofeo White Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Retired: 2018 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS 2014 Crystal Red Camaro RS

03-28-2014, 03:40 PM	#8
Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,376	Simple Supply and demand there are more v6 produced than v8s...FACT! Why somone purchased a v6 or v8 is ....PERSONAL PREFRENCE Lets not start another v6 vs v8 thread, we have been going strong for a while without one __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10

03-28-2014, 03:42 PM	#10
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03-28-2014, 03:14 PM	#2
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	why would you be flabbergasted? unless you like to go to a track, there really isn't anywhere you can legally take advantage of the extra HP. some people like the sound, and the "mine's bigger than yours" thing, but the majority of people (who aren't into the track) aren't going to pony up an extra 10k, or buy a 2010 instead of a new one just for sound or ego. and this board attracts enthusiasts, so I'm willing to be it will be at least 50/50 or slightly more V8's

03-28-2014, 03:15 PM	#3
NewbieDIYer Drives: 2013 2LT RS Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 128	I bought a v6 for a couple reasons. But the v6 is the hot seller because anyone can come in and pay 24k (price of a fully loaded smaller car) and drive off in a sexy camaro. So people think hmm ford fusion, or camaro? CAMARO wins 9/10 with the 1 being the family with 3 kids lol

03-28-2014, 04:06 PM	#14
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	irocjack nice picture love my six,remember gas prices are going back up!