Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Chevrolet, GM
Spy Shots: 2010 Camaro really hauls...
by Chris Shunk on Jun 26th 2008 at 10:27AM 
Click above for gallery of the 2010 Camaro hauling
The high price of petrol is causing people to do some pretty crazy things, but after seeing these photos of a Camaro pulling a U-Haul on public roads, we're hoping pickup trucks don't become that bad on gas that one would consider using a muscle car as a mule. An astute photographer nabbed a couple shots of the long-awaited 2010 Camaro as it was helping someone move or delivering the AllSpark to Optimus Prime. While performance coupes probably aren't the best choice for pulling cargo, at least the Camaro's 6.0L V8 has been quite the hauler for GM, albeit under the hood of trucks and SUVs. Thanks for the tip, Matt Bateman.
Gallery: 2010 Camaro U-Haul
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
mk 10:31AM (6/26/2008)
Good grief, this is newsworthy?
a prototype with a trailer hitch and a uhaul trailer?
no wonder the Camaro is going to be burned out before job one hits the dealership floor.
:bored already with Camaro:
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BlackCanary 10:36AM (6/26/2008)
It's not news, and this is just a blog. Its just a funny picture. Relax man you are usually so level headed. :)
mk 10:56AM (6/26/2008)
Thanks for the compliment, BlackCanary.
I know it is just a tidbit... But I still think all this over-exposure just exaggerates how long this product is taking to get to market.
The thing is, I am not even really in the market to buy one, even when it does arrive... so it really doesn't matter to me much.
just kind of a knee-jerk reaction. Kinda like those about "yet another GT-R thread", or "yet another slightly different colored mustang."
But you are right... it is not worth getting worked up over.
BlackCanary 10:34AM (6/26/2008)
Even looks good pulling a U-Haul!
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MemphisNET 10:34AM (6/26/2008)
There was once a time when cars were the primary hauler in the family because a truck was useless in terms of seating the family AND bringing their camping supplies. This included muscle cars as well. I remember my father taking us on camping trips in Olds 442's with a mini-camper off the back.
All vehicles have to be rated for some towing in Canada, not sure if its the same south of the border. Taking my two Seadoo's to the lake in my compact is a no-brainer. Don't need the R/T for that.
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Paul P. 10:38AM (6/26/2008)
"All vehicles have to be rated for some towing in Canada, not sure if its the same south of the border."
Nope, in fact my mustang cobra and my buddies E55 AMG both say specifically in the owners manual not to use them for towing. Oddly though, everywhere else in the world you can buy a hitch for the E55 AMG right through Mercedes.
Alex 10:35AM (6/26/2008)
i'm thinking its undergoing stress tests and cooling tests.
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MemphisNET 10:36AM (6/26/2008)
That's what I was getting at :p I'm at work and hit submit too fast *laughs*
nataku83 10:35AM (6/26/2008)
My Dad used to do a lot of light duty towing with his '61 E-type roadster. I guess the torquey 3.8 was pretty good for that. At least he custom fabricated a hitch that was removable.
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Vintage 10:36AM (6/26/2008)
Why NOT use them as a mule? Do you think trucks are the ONLY things capable of towing anything?
I tow my boat with a 98hp 1989 Accord. It works fine.
Musclecars are even better suited for towing, as they have high output engines, bigger brakes, etc. You don't NEED a truck just to tow something small. Quit pretending you do.
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s13hybrid 10:36AM (6/26/2008)
Maybe he/she is towing tires, jacks, etc for track day.
mk: you may be bored with the camaro, but it is still better looking then the mustang.
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Chris 10:37AM (6/26/2008)
:Bored with comments about people being bored about the Camaro:
I assume they are testing the towing capacity of it? The trailer is just loaded with weight i guess?
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BlackCanary 10:40AM (6/26/2008)
Most of the hauling the average person does from Home Depot/Lowes and such can be done easily with a car. My neighbor has a little trailer he uses with a Honda Civic. He cant put too much weight on it but its good enough to pull lumber and stuff from the HD without having to rent the truck (that is a good deal by the only $20 bucks if you live close).
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Vintage 10:46AM (6/26/2008)
But everyone NEEDS a truck according to Chris here. you just CANT tow something with a car! It's so WRONG! Tell your neighbor he needs a man truck to tow anything, otherwise he's unamerican.
>rolls eyes
BlackCanary 11:01AM (6/26/2008)
Trucks do have purpose and I dont care if people like them ( I guess that is where we differ). You cant haul a load of mulch or rock with a car. You just cant. But I do that once a year and either have it delivered or use the Lowes truck - again great deal. I dont need a truck but others might. Actually I dont care if they need it or just want it. Not my position to care. I dont need one, that is as far as my concearn goes.
My family used to tow a pop up camper with our Sooby Wagon. It was slow as hell going up hills (could walk faster) but it did the trick. Didnt need a truck...just a bigger engine.
Yar 11:48AM (6/26/2008)
@ Vintage
I'd like to see you tow MY boat with your 98hp Honda.
Vintage 12:34PM (6/26/2008)
I probably couldn't. My boat is 16 ft long because I don't want a fuel sucking penis extension. If yours is really huge (and you're insecure), yeah, I probably couldn't. But if it's a moderately sized boat, a car will usually be able to do it just fine.
Yar 1:07PM (6/26/2008)
So because I worked hard and therefore earned enough money to buy the boat I wanted (which, mind you, I bought used for less money than the amount I spent restoring it), I have a small penis? I think thats a funny argument. "He has better stuff than me because he has a small penis, and for no other reason."
So, nobody does ANYTHING for fun alone. Nobody buys fast cars, large boats, expensive suits, or anything else (other than the bare minimum) unless they have a small penis? Have fun justifying that point of view.
ronald.raygun 1:50PM (6/26/2008)
to yar: he probably said that because of your arrogant "i bet it can't pull my boat, durp." comment
Hamud 10:49AM (6/26/2008)
Delivering the Allspark to Optimus Prime was funny, ahahhahahahahah.
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