Community Question: Will The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Outperform The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?
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It’s something that has crossed our minds while looking over the both cars’ specs. Will the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro be the better car over the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V? Let’s explore this for a moment.
On paper, both cars are nearly matched when comparing their powerplants. The 2016 Camaro will utilize the 2016 Corvette Stingray‘s LT1 6.2-liter V8 engine, making 455 naturally aspirated ponies and 455 lb-ft of torque. The 2016 ATS-V arrives with the LF4 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, cranking out 455 boosted ponies, and 445 lb-ft of torque. While it was believed the ATS-V may soon arrive with an LS7 swap under the hood, those rumors have been totally dismissed from Cadillac itself.
So, will the 2016 ATS-V’s twin-turbo power take down the 2016 Camaro’s traditional, burly V8? It would be an interesting straight-line drag race.
But, these cars are both extremely track capable. One, we know holds its own on the track, being the 2016 ATS-V. The other, the 2016 Camaro, will no doubt be a star on the circuit with a first-application of General Motors’ Magnetic Ride Control and its newfound weight savings.
But, it still makes for a difficult on paper winner, since both cars come from GM’s stunning and tactile Alpha platform.
The 2016 Camaro very well could be the case of the poor-man’s ATS-V coupe. Until we drive the Camaro, speculation is all we have to go on.
But, we’re asking you how you think the 2016 Camaro will hold up against he 2016 ATS-V. Will the 2016 Camaro provide an even match for the 2016 ATS-V? Or, will one of the cars be the better performance powerhouse? Sound off in our poll, and talk to us down below in the comments.
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I don’t think these two will be cross shopped. Both are going after a different segment. Personally I’ll take a V8 over a V6 any day, it may sound stupid there are many amazing V6’s out there but for me it comes down to that.
According to Motor Trend, the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V automatic goes 0-60 in 4.0 seconds with a quarter-mile time of 12.3 seconds. This is identical to the 2016 Camaro SS automatic. Additionally, lateral acceleration is nearly identical with the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V posting an average of 0.98 g and the 2016 Camaro SS posting a 0.97 g. Therefore, it’s a tie assuming both drivers are of equal ability, which is never the case.
Different brand, different intended consumer.
Don i am looking at my Motor trend and it say’s 0 to 60 = 3.7 and Quarter mile 12.1 ,Lateral Acceleration is 1.03g for the ATS -V , So that is not looking good for the Camaro S/S ! Maybe a different driver will better those numbers on the Camaro ,
The ATS has refinement, class etc, The Camaro is a chevy. As mentioned above Totally different client.
The Camaro SS will obviously have refinement and world beating credentials. Class is open for debate but a Cadillac badge certainly doesn’t guarantee it. Nor does a BMW or Mercedes badge for that matter. Camaro SS is an icon and performance should equal or better an M4 at half the price. Smart people consider their options.
But shouldn’t the Camaro SS be compared to ATS V-sport and Camaro ZL1 to ATS-V if we decide to compare them at all? I agree these vehicles are in two different groups of clientele
Based on information on this very webpage which says that the LF4 3.6L DOHC-4v V6 Twin Turbo generates 90-percent of it’s power at 2400 rpm while the LT1 6.2L OHV-2v V8 generates about 415 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm meaning the Camaro SS should be faster because the LT1 generates more power faster than the LF4.
I will be getting the Caddy and Camaro in January. The Camaro will be my daily driver, the Caddy will be used to drive to church on Sunday.
I think the Camaro looks better than the ATS.
One possible way to build a better Camaro SS would be to use the 556-638 hp LSA supercharged 6.2L V8 and since Holden will be using the engine means it’s still in production; it should be almost as fast as a C6 Corvette ZR1 while still costing less than a C7 Corvette Z06.