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.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
mk @ Jun 26th 2008 10:31AM
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:
BlackCanary @ Jun 26th 2008 10:36AM
It's not news, and this is just a blog. Its just a funny picture. Relax man you are usually so level headed. :)
mk @ Jun 26th 2008 10:56AM
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 @ Jun 26th 2008 10:34AM
Even looks good pulling a U-Haul!
MemphisNET @ Jun 26th 2008 10:34AM
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.
Paul P. @ Jun 26th 2008 10:38AM
"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 @ Jun 26th 2008 10:35AM
i'm thinking its undergoing stress tests and cooling tests.
MemphisNET @ Jun 26th 2008 10:36AM
That's what I was getting at :p I'm at work and hit submit too fast *laughs*
nataku83 @ Jun 26th 2008 10:35AM
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.
Vintage @ Jun 26th 2008 10:36AM
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.
s13hybrid @ Jun 26th 2008 10:36AM
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.
Chris @ Jun 26th 2008 10:37AM
: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?
BlackCanary @ Jun 26th 2008 10:40AM
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).
Vintage @ Jun 26th 2008 10:46AM
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 @ Jun 26th 2008 11:01AM
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 @ Jun 26th 2008 11:48AM
@ Vintage
I'd like to see you tow MY boat with your 98hp Honda.
Vintage @ Jun 26th 2008 12:34PM
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 @ Jun 26th 2008 1:07PM
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 @ Jun 26th 2008 1:50PM
to yar: he probably said that because of your arrogant "i bet it can't pull my boat, durp." comment
Hamud @ Jun 26th 2008 10:49AM
Delivering the Allspark to Optimus Prime was funny, ahahhahahahahah.