All-Wheel Drive Camaro... Thoughts?

Hulkamaniac · 01-03-2021, 07:53 PM

During last week's snow storm here in Iowa, my 2019 1LT performed pretty good considering it has its stock 20" Goodyear All Season tires.

However, it didn't perform as well as my old 2013 1LS that had its stock 18" BF Goodrich All Season tires several years ago during my trip to Indiana in a blizzard.

I traded off my 2019 1LT for a 2020 Charger GT with All-Wheel drive. I pick it up this coming Tuesday and from what I've read about this car in numerous reviews, it's a beast in the snow.

My wife and I have pondered why GM hasn't brought all-wheel drive to its Chevy line-up of cars? The Corvette, Impala, and Malibu could definitely benefit from it.

I'd love to see an all-wheel drive Camaro, but I can understand they're killing the Camaro(a dog gone shame, but you have to admit the design team needs some fresh blood and GM needs better/more colors). I'd trade in the Charger if GM brought out an all-wheel drive Camaro.

If Porsche, Lamborghini, etc can do it, why won't GM?

What are your thoughts?

Number 3 · 01-03-2021, 07:56 PM

I used to suggest it all the time but no takers.

Alpha is set up for AWD and until Dodge added it for the V6 it would have been a differentiator, if nothing else adding it to the L4 and V6 models to increase appeal.

Even the new CT4 and 5 Vs have AWD.

Not sure the AWD system can handle LT1 torque.

Hulkamaniac · 01-03-2021, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

I used to suggest it all the time but no takers.

Alpha is set up for AWD and until Dodge added it for the V6 it would have been a differentiator, if nothing else adding it to the L4 and V6 models to increase appeal.

Even the new CT4 and 5 Vs have AWD.

Not sure the AWD system can handle LT1 torque.

I'd buy it in a Turbo 4 or V6.

vtirocz · 01-03-2021, 08:00 PM

AWD is nice, but it adds weight in the wrong spot for the track-focused Camaros. On the other hand AWD launches would be nice.

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-03-2021, 08:01 PM

Right tires fixes all traction problems.

HCI2000SS · 01-03-2021, 08:12 PM

The way I look at it is like this...AWD is typically around a $2500 option give or take. I personally prefer having a RWD car, and just buying a dedicated winter tire and wheel setup. Not only will it do better in the snow, but it will be far cheaper than the AWD option. I have a 2018 1LT V6 myself that I drive all year round. I'll be curious how you like the Charger over your Camaro

Hulkamaniac · 01-03-2021, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS

The way I look at it is like this...AWD is typically around a $2500 option give or take. I personally prefer having a RWD car, and just buying a dedicated winter tire and wheel setup. Not only will it do better in the snow, but it will be far cheaper than the AWD option. I have a 2018 1LT V6 myself that I drive all year round. I'll be curious how you like the Charger over your Camaro

I've owned a Charger before. They're a good car in my opinion. They're just a bit bigger than the Camaro and heavier. They ride nice and even the V6 has plenty of get up'n go.

Plus, I still have my Krypton Green 2017 2SS to play with during summer months.

HCI2000SS · 01-03-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hulkamaniac

I've owned a Charger before. They're a good car in my opinion. They're just a bit bigger than the Camaro and heavier. They ride nice and even the V6 has plenty of get up'n go.

Plus, I still have my Krypton Green 2017 2SS to play with during summer months.

Gotcha. I have 700 hp 2000 SS as my weekend/summer toy as well. I actually considered a V6 Charger or Challenger over my V6 Camaro as my daily, and had a 2016 Mustang prior to that. I do like throttle response on the Charger and Challenger. Makes the car seems much quicker than it actually is

FarmerFran · 01-03-2021, 08:37 PM

There are enough AWD options on the market. I bought my Camaro for the RWD and M6. If I want a snow vehicle there are plenty of options and for me better ones.

genxer · 01-04-2021, 12:14 AM

Yes to awd + stick Camaro.

Smokin19 · 01-04-2021, 07:13 AM

Buy the clone lookalike Blazer if you want AWD. A Camaro with AWD would be too heavy.

ZED SLED · 01-04-2021, 08:38 AM

I'm not sure the marketing people at GM even know they produce a Camaro, so why would they bother?

sengli · 01-04-2021, 08:49 AM

If I was going that route, I would like to have a little more ground/ snow clearance that than a camaro would offer in an AWD set up. At the times I would need a AWD, the snow would be pretty deep. I am thinking pickup or SUV.

arpad_m · 01-04-2021, 09:07 AM

Add two small electric motors to the front wheels and implement drive logic to only use them when necessary, that is, during launch and heavy 1st/2nd gear acceleration, or maybe traction loss under low temperature/high humidity. It does add weight, but I'd be willing to give such a contraption a try.

#notgonnahappen

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Maybe	7	11.67%
No way! Not even during a cold day in hell!	25	41.67%
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01-03-2021, 07:53 PM	#1
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 785 View My Garage	All-Wheel Drive Camaro... Thoughts? During last week's snow storm here in Iowa, my 2019 1LT performed pretty good considering it has its stock 20" Goodyear All Season tires. However, it didn't perform as well as my old 2013 1LS that had its stock 18" BF Goodrich All Season tires several years ago during my trip to Indiana in a blizzard. I traded off my 2019 1LT for a 2020 Charger GT with All-Wheel drive. I pick it up this coming Tuesday and from what I've read about this car in numerous reviews, it's a beast in the snow. My wife and I have pondered why GM hasn't brought all-wheel drive to its Chevy line-up of cars? The Corvette, Impala, and Malibu could definitely benefit from it. I'd love to see an all-wheel drive Camaro, but I can understand they're killing the Camaro(a dog gone shame, but you have to admit the design team needs some fresh blood and GM needs better/more colors). I'd trade in the Charger if GM brought out an all-wheel drive Camaro. If Porsche, Lamborghini, etc can do it, why won't GM? What are your thoughts? __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

01-03-2021, 07:56 PM	#2
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	I used to suggest it all the time but no takers. Alpha is set up for AWD and until Dodge added it for the V6 it would have been a differentiator, if nothing else adding it to the L4 and V6 models to increase appeal. Even the new CT4 and 5 Vs have AWD. Not sure the AWD system can handle LT1 torque. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-03-2021, 08:00 PM	#4
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	AWD is nice, but it adds weight in the wrong spot for the track-focused Camaros. On the other hand AWD launches would be nice. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

01-03-2021, 08:01 PM	#5
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	Right tires fixes all traction problems. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

01-03-2021, 08:12 PM	#6
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	The way I look at it is like this...AWD is typically around a $2500 option give or take. I personally prefer having a RWD car, and just buying a dedicated winter tire and wheel setup. Not only will it do better in the snow, but it will be far cheaper than the AWD option. I have a 2018 1LT V6 myself that I drive all year round. I'll be curious how you like the Charger over your Camaro

01-03-2021, 08:37 PM	#9
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	There are enough AWD options on the market. I bought my Camaro for the RWD and M6. If I want a snow vehicle there are plenty of options and for me better ones. Last edited by FarmerFran; 01-03-2021 at 09:00 PM.

01-04-2021, 12:14 AM	#10
genxer Drives: multiple cars Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 475	Yes to awd + stick Camaro.

01-04-2021, 07:13 AM	#11
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,555	Buy the clone lookalike Blazer if you want AWD. A Camaro with AWD would be too heavy. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

01-04-2021, 08:38 AM	#12
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	I'm not sure the marketing people at GM even know they produce a Camaro, so why would they bother? __________________

01-04-2021, 08:49 AM	#13
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	If I was going that route, I would like to have a little more ground/ snow clearance that than a camaro would offer in an AWD set up. At the times I would need a AWD, the snow would be pretty deep. I am thinking pickup or SUV. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

01-04-2021, 09:07 AM	#14
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,621 View My Garage	Add two small electric motors to the front wheels and implement drive logic to only use them when necessary, that is, during launch and heavy 1st/2nd gear acceleration, or maybe traction loss under low temperature/high humidity. It does add weight, but I'd be willing to give such a contraption a try. #notgonnahappen __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

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