robertlane Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 For the record, I like both the Camaro (if we'll ever see one) and the Challenger. Here's the first comparo that I have read. It includes the Dodge Challenger and a phantom Camaro. LINK BODY WEIGHT: GT500: 3,896 Challenger: 4,140 Camaro: ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 For the record, I like both the Camaro (if we'll ever see one) and the Challenger. Here's the first comparo that I have read. It includes the Dodge Challenger and a phantom Camaro. LINK BODY WEIGHT: GT500: 3,896 Challenger: 4,140 Camaro: ?? if chevy avoids the gas guzzler tax on the camaro..ford needs to as well...i also wonder what affect the canadian dollar wil have on the camaro price (if any)...i still think oshawa will get the camaro..edmunds says australia which i believe is wrong..unless canadian exchange rate is not conducive for american market...just some thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I think Chevy avoided the gas tax by having their manual tranny incorporate the skid shift. I believe they still pay it for the auto tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Being a Camaro fan I'm excited about the new one GM is releasing. I do know they need a sportscar bad and do not know why they are dragging their feet though. As my friend says at the GM dealership in town, "we're getting our a$$'s handede to us in sportscar sales". I won't be buying a first or second year car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 From what I understand the Challenger SRT-8 will be automatic transmission only. Can anyone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 hehehehehe he said pork chops! I agree, to me both cars look like the shorter, fatter little sister version of the original. I vote Challenger, the camaro does little for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 From what I understand the Challenger SRT-8 will be automatic transmission only. Can anyone confirm this? 2008's are all automatic. 2009 models will have 6-speed manual, plus other engine options (a 6-cyl [why] and the 5.7 Hemi) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Personally, I do not like them. GT 500 has more style and power.....No offense to anyone....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Both cars are going to be a disappointment to the muscle car community compared to the Mustang. Ford got in there and built these cars early and now other muscle car makers are only going to be playing catch up. What surprises me is they are still throwing money into racing and for what purpose? People who like racing want a muscle car right? Time for another car company to take a hit and now is the time for Ford to shine. Quit being a puss GM. Heck I I'm tired of all these weak Camaro SS's running around town trying to beat me at the stop light. I know I'm ready for some competition. I particularly like this statement: "It's not as quick as the Shelby GT500, but at a tick less than $40,000, the Challenger SRT8 will be considerably cheaper. (Photo courtesy of Chrysler LLC) " Not as quick? HA...not even in the same hemisphere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 AFTER ALL THIS TIME............if GM releases anything less than a spectacular Camaro, they are going to get remmed by the press and the public alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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