| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro |
| Style | 2SS 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl 6M) |
| Year Make Model | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl 6M) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 2dr 2-passenger Coupe |
| Base MSRP | $55,720 |
| Options on test vehicle | Torch Red, 4LT Coupe Premium Equipment Group ($7,705 -- includes cargo net, luggage shade, multilevel heated sport bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces, back angle adjustment, power-adjustable lumbar support and side bolsters, six-way power passenger seat, head-up display, universal home remote transmitter, Bluetooth phone connectivity, power telescoping steering column, memory package with two driver settings, seven Bose speakers, 1-year subscription to XM Satellite Radio, custom leather-wrapped interior package [leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, upper door trim panels and console storage cover, exclusive leather color and two-tone design, seat headrest "tonal" crossed flag embroidery, enhanced armrest padding and special bias pattern console trim plate]); PYE Grand Sport Chrome Aluminum Wheels ($1,995 -- includes 18-by-9.5-inch front and 19-by-12-inch rear chrome aluminum wheels); U3U AM/FM Radio With CD Player and DVD Navigation ($1,750 -- includes AM/FM radio with CD player, MP3 player, Radio Data System [RDS], seek and scan, digital clock, auto tone control, automatic volume and TheftLock, DVD navigation with GPS, 6.5-inch LCD color display touchscreen, voice recognition); Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package ($1,195 -- includes two-tone leather seats, Grand Sport logo seat headrest embroidery, dealer-installed fender-stripe hash-mark design in [40A] Pearl White); NPP Dual-Mode Performance Exhaust ($1,195 -- includes dual-mode performance exhaust with 6 additional horsepower and aggressive exhaust sound), Pearl White Fender Stripe ($0), Pedal Covers ($295 -- dealer installed). |
| As-tested MSRP | $69,855 |
| Assembly location | Bowling Green, KY -- U.S.A. |
| North American parts content (%) | 70% |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated port-injected gasoline V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 6,162cc (376 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod, two valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.7 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,600 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 436 @ 5,900 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 428 @ 4,600 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=3.01; II=2.07; III=1.43; IV=1.00; V=0.84; VI=0.57; FD=3.45 |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | 1st = 2.97; 2nd = 2.07; 3rd = 1.43; 4th = 1.00; 5th = 0.71; 6th = 0.56; R= 3.28 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.42 |
| Differential(s) | Limited-slip |
| Suspension, front | Independent double-wishbones, leaf spring, monotube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent double-wishbone, leaf spring, monotube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional variable-ratio rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.03-17.10 |
| Tire brand | Pirelli |
| Tire model | P Zero |
| Tire make and model | Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar |
| Tire type | Asymmetrical+Directional summer, high-performance, run-flat (30-psi cold front; 30-psi cold rear) |
| Tire size, front | P275/35ZR18 87Y |
| Tire size, rear | P325/30ZR19 94Y |
| Wheel size, front | 18-by-9.5 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 19-by-12 inches |
| Wheel size | 20-by-8.0 inches front -- 20-by-9.0 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Chrome aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 14-inch one-piece ventilated cross-drilled cast-iron discs with 6-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 13.4-inch one-piece ventilated cross-drilled cast-iron discs with 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.1 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 12.5 @ 115.1 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 4.2 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 25 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 103 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 69.7 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 68.8 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.98 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.97 |
| Road course lap time (sec.) | 1:27.29 (Vmax = 109.85 mph) |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 54.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 86.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 71.8 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 1,600 |
| Acceleration comments | Needs a fairly high-rpm (about 2,800) launch to overcome big-tire bog. Best run was with slight spin/bog/go. Shifter is slick, but gates could be more distinct. Linear power up to soft rev limiter. Third gear is still pretty short, so the car needed 4th for the quarter-mile. I didn't bother with the launch control function due to previous less-than-optimal results. |
| Braking rating | Very Good |
| Braking comments | Medium/soft pedal with little idle stroke. Some dive, distances improved with repeated runs and heat up to fifth stop. |
| Handling rating | Very Good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Decent info from steering wheel regarding front/rear grip levels. Neutral with a whiff of understeer at the limit. With ESP on, it chopped the throttle a bunch. Slalom: Crisp turn-in and very neutral (and non-threatening) behavior allowed me to steer it with the throttle at the rear. Late turn-in with that quick front-end bite worked best to pass by the "back" of each cone rather than going parallel to it. |
| Test date | 5/4/2010 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 74.6 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 27.2 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.9 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.8, head/crosswind |
| Odometer (mi.) | 4,691 |
| Fuel used for test | 91 octane |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 30/30 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 16 city/26 highway/19 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 12 worst/21 best/14 average (over 514 miles) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.0 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 468 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,311 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,348 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 52/48 |
| Length (in.) | 175.6 |
| Width (in.) | 75.9 |
| Height (in.) | 48.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 105.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.1 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 29.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.7 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 35.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 42.5 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 11.3 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 22.4 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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