# Modern Turbo-Four Muscle Cars Outperform V6 Base Models

> 2026 Camaro turbo four beats 1993 V6 base model in 0-to-60 times.
- Title: Modern Turbo-Four Muscle Cars Outperform V6 Base Models
- Summary: 2026 Camaro turbo four beats 1993 V6 base model in 0-to-60 times. The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T with 274 hp and 295 lb-ft torque outperforms 1993 Camaro V6…
- Keywords: chevrolet camaro, nissan altima, ford mustang, turbo four, v6 engine, 0-to-60 time, cars, culture, Modern, Turbo-Four, Muscle, Outperform
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2282928/motorweek-1993-chevrolet-camaro-v6-base-model-test
- Author: Logan K. Carter
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chevrolet camaro, nissan altima, ford mustang, turbo four, v6 engine, 0-to-60 time, cars, culture
## Base Muscle Cars' Evolution
Modern base muscle cars use turbocharged four-cylinders instead of older V6s for better performance and efficiency.
## 1993 Camaro V6 Base Model Test
MotorWeek tested a 1993 Chevrolet Camaro V6 base model with an 8.8-second 0-to-60 time, slower than a manual Nissan Altima.
## 2016 Camaro Turbo Four Performance
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T with 274 hp and 295 lb-ft torque achieved a 5.4-second 0-to-60 time, beating V6 models.
## Ford Mustang EcoBoost Comparison
The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost convertible with 315 hp and 350 lb-ft torque delivered a 6.1-second 0-to-60 time, outperforming V6 models.
## Key takeaway

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T with 274 hp and 295 lb-ft torque outperforms 1993 Camaro V6 base models in acceleration and efficiency.