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SilverCamaroSS · 02-24-2009, 01:17 PM

It seems to me after research, the auto v8 with 400 hp is alot more efficient and faster than the manual 422hp. They rated the Manual at 0-60 4.9 secs and a 1/4 mile in 13.4 secs. The auto does 0-60 in 4.6 secs and clear a 1/4 mile in 13.3 secs.

Now just curious. Which one did u guys order auto or manual? And which one do u think its better?

****heres the link to the article*****
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129496

kdbolt70 · 02-24-2009, 01:22 PM

That article is like 7 months old, and has since been said to be innacurate. Supposedly they are very close 0-60. the G8 GXP does it in 4.7, and is a bit heavier than the Camaro.

PQ · 02-24-2009, 01:23 PM

There have been no production tests reported to the best of my knowledge. That appears to be an old article. We just don't know yet.

VJCamaro · 02-24-2009, 01:24 PM

I went with the 2SS auto w/ tap shift. This will be my daily driver and I will be putting 500 miles on it every week. I'm always stuck in traffic, so the auto will make my life easier.

TooFast · 02-24-2009, 01:25 PM

Having owned an automatic (TH 400) 1968 SS/RS 396 and a 1969 4-speed SS 396 I can personally attest to the consistancy of the automatic. However, the 4-speed was a heck of a lot more fun to drive and my personal favorite.

TooFast

duder4thgen · 02-24-2009, 01:45 PM

Stock for stock its going to be a drivers race every time. Pick the one that makes you the happiest.

epd313 · 02-24-2009, 01:53 PM

i too have been doing a lot of research on both. i have a 2000 ss 6speed with a hurst shifter and i have been getting tired of the constant shiffting the past few years. i ordered the 2ss/rs auto this time. guys busting my stones at work, they think all muscle cars should be sticks. they are fun to drive and only you can say which will suit your needs, but both are good motors and you will be happy with either. i have driven a lot of auto vettes and have always enjoyed them so.............

Paintcode40 · 02-24-2009, 01:53 PM

Manual for me. I live in mid Oregon, so theres no stop and go. Faster?, thats the driver more then the trans. Stick are more fun to drive too me.

Iwantone2 · 02-24-2009, 01:58 PM

Don't know how to drive stick (

) and there is a lot of stop and go in my area. So...auto for me it is!

Devil-eyes · 02-24-2009, 02:13 PM

which ones better on gas?

SIK07GTSTANG · 02-24-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil-eyes

which ones better on gas?

Manual transmission.

THE EVIL TW1N · 02-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdbolt70

That article is like 7 months old, and has since been said to be innacurate. Supposedly they are very close 0-60. the G8 GXP does it in 4.7, and is a bit heavier than the Camaro.

the GXP does have much better overall gearing though.

Optimus Prime · 02-24-2009, 02:23 PM

I went with manual, only because it's more fun for me, and I won't be using mine for work, so I won't be driving it THAT much...

I think the speed times and the fuel economy are gonna be pretty close, especially since the auto has 6 speeds, slightly less HP, and the AFM. On top of that, the auto is a nearly $1,000 option, whereas the manual is no-cost. So really, money aside, go with what suits your needs and tastes, and either way, have fun!

Supermans · 02-24-2009, 03:07 PM

The manual should be .1 faster with an excellent driver and .1 slower or more with a normal driver..

02-24-2009, 01:17 PM	#1
SilverCamaroSS Drives: 08 Cobaltss/Tc - 2010 CamaroSS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	Auto Or Manual (2010) It seems to me after research, the auto v8 with 400 hp is alot more efficient and faster than the manual 422hp. They rated the Manual at 0-60 4.9 secs and a 1/4 mile in 13.4 secs. The auto does 0-60 in 4.6 secs and clear a 1/4 mile in 13.3 secs. Now just curious. Which one did u guys order auto or manual? And which one do u think its better? ****heres the link to the article***** http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129496

02-24-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	That article is like 7 months old, and has since been said to be innacurate. Supposedly they are very close 0-60. the G8 GXP does it in 4.7, and is a bit heavier than the Camaro. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

02-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	There have been no production tests reported to the best of my knowledge. That appears to be an old article. We just don't know yet. __________________

02-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#8
Paintcode40 Drives: Silver Chevy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 139 View My Garage	M or A? Manual for me. I live in mid Oregon, so theres no stop and go. Faster?, thats the driver more then the trans. Stick are more fun to drive too me.

02-24-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Don't know how to drive stick () and there is a lot of stop and go in my area. So...auto for me it is! __________________

02-24-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
VJCamaro Please not have any Delay Drives: 2SS, RS, Sunroof, Polished Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 205	I went with the 2SS auto w/ tap shift. This will be my daily driver and I will be putting 500 miles on it every week. I'm always stuck in traffic, so the auto will make my life easier.

02-24-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
TooFast Drives: 1995 Z28, 6 speed convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monument, CO Posts: 7	Having owned an automatic (TH 400) 1968 SS/RS 396 and a 1969 4-speed SS 396 I can personally attest to the consistancy of the automatic. However, the 4-speed was a heck of a lot more fun to drive and my personal favorite. TooFast

02-24-2009, 01:45 PM	#6
duder4thgen Drives: Bird Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 266	Stock for stock its going to be a drivers race every time. Pick the one that makes you the happiest.

02-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#7
epd313 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: As far north west as you can get in PA Posts: 77	i too have been doing a lot of research on both. i have a 2000 ss 6speed with a hurst shifter and i have been getting tired of the constant shiffting the past few years. i ordered the 2ss/rs auto this time. guys busting my stones at work, they think all muscle cars should be sticks. they are fun to drive and only you can say which will suit your needs, but both are good motors and you will be happy with either. i have driven a lot of auto vettes and have always enjoyed them so.............

02-24-2009, 02:13 PM	#10
Devil-eyes Drives: undecided Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gaithersburg MD Posts: 68	which ones better on gas?

02-24-2009, 02:23 PM	#13
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	I went with manual, only because it's more fun for me, and I won't be using mine for work, so I won't be driving it THAT much... I think the speed times and the fuel economy are gonna be pretty close, especially since the auto has 6 speeds, slightly less HP, and the AFM. On top of that, the auto is a nearly $1,000 option, whereas the manual is no-cost. So really, money aside, go with what suits your needs and tastes, and either way, have fun! __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

02-24-2009, 03:07 PM	#14
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	The manual should be .1 faster with an excellent driver and .1 slower or more with a normal driver.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

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