Sometimes a spanking might be fun.... but seriously I doubt any '05--09 GT owners needs to be worried. How about the new 425 horse Challenger??? Mid 13's at best in the 1/4 mile and a 0-60 in the mid 5's for a $40K+ markup not counting the insurance premium and taxes, ect.. FYI my GT is quicker in both, smooth riding on the road, handles better than I will ever need it too and my GT looks a hell of alot better IMO and my opinion is the only one that counts to me. I am sure I can get an AMEN from the congeration. The V6 Camaro will probably be close to 4000lb or more like the Challenger, maybe.....maybe pull a high 5/ low 6 sec 0-60, gas mileage might be 1-2 mpg better, looks are a love it or hate it affair (it doesn't move me in the least in current form...sorry), not to mention the payment, insurance, ect...A V8 version will be rare as hell on the street because of the high insurance and insane markup and I honestly don't believe many people will have the credit ratings to score the financing needed to get one. Those who can will probably go with a Vette instead anyway. It would be the better investment.
I might have 6000miles on my GT by the time the Camaro hits the street so my car will still be new, hell of alot sexier, cheaper to insure, no monthly payment, and a relatively cheap aftermarket to bolt on more power if I see the need. All of this assuming GM even builds the car since they are drowning in a sea of red ink that is getting deeper by the minute and will continue to do so as long as Wagner and Lutz are at the wheel. I guess a spanking is just a matter of prespective. On a positive point more musclecars from the Big Three brings out the best in all of them regardless of which make and model someone prefers.