As for visibility, you can’t see a thing out the back. The driving position is too low, and the belt line, the one that gives the car so much flair, is high. Let me simply say that rear-view cameras should be mandatory in this type of car.
Quite simply an SS
When my boss tossed me the keys to the Camaro, I was thrilled to see that I’d be driving the gleaming and, I imagined, oh-so-dynamic SS version. And my delight didn’t fade during the weeklong test, even though some aspects of the car weren’t up to my standards.
You have to understand that the primary attraction of a sports car lies in the exhaust note. As soon as you turn the key, the beefy V8’s growl should take you back to the glory days of violent muscle cars. The Camaro SS is just a little too timid on this front to be truly satisfying. Chevrolet should definitely review this detail.
Once underway though, the Camaro SS has no cause for envy. Its accelerations are amazingly vivacious. The brakes are efficient but take their own sweet time, which is understandable given the weight of the car. And, to my great surprise, the handling is pretty much above reproach.
Considering the long wheelbase and the compromise that had to be made suspension-wise to ensure our comfort, I feared the car would be a little too soft and passive. However, I freely admit that not once did the Camaro SS fail the handling test.
Of course, there’s no sense in talking about passenger comfort or space, as this is definitely not what the American muscle car is about. No one will have the courage to spend more than a few seconds in the back.
Conclusion
The Camaro’s got flair, there’s no denying it. And though this model the least nostalgic of the three great American muscle cars, it’s still spectacular and never fails to turn heads.
It’s also up to par mechanically, without exceeding expectations. However, the sub-par cabin is not easily overlooked. Once enthusiasts all have their brand-new Camaros, I’m not sure the love affair will prove quite so ardent.
Quite simply an SS
When my boss tossed me the keys to the Camaro, I was thrilled to see that I’d be driving the gleaming and, I imagined, oh-so-dynamic SS version. And my delight didn’t fade during the weeklong test, even though some aspects of the car weren’t up to my standards.
You have to understand that the primary attraction of a sports car lies in the exhaust note. As soon as you turn the key, the beefy V8’s growl should take you back to the glory days of violent muscle cars. The Camaro SS is just a little too timid on this front to be truly satisfying. Chevrolet should definitely review this detail.
Once underway though, the Camaro SS has no cause for envy. Its accelerations are amazingly vivacious. The brakes are efficient but take their own sweet time, which is understandable given the weight of the car. And, to my great surprise, the handling is pretty much above reproach.
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| The Camaro’s got flair, there’s no denying it. (Photo: Chevrolet) |
Considering the long wheelbase and the compromise that had to be made suspension-wise to ensure our comfort, I feared the car would be a little too soft and passive. However, I freely admit that not once did the Camaro SS fail the handling test.
Of course, there’s no sense in talking about passenger comfort or space, as this is definitely not what the American muscle car is about. No one will have the courage to spend more than a few seconds in the back.
Conclusion
The Camaro’s got flair, there’s no denying it. And though this model the least nostalgic of the three great American muscle cars, it’s still spectacular and never fails to turn heads.
It’s also up to par mechanically, without exceeding expectations. However, the sub-par cabin is not easily overlooked. Once enthusiasts all have their brand-new Camaros, I’m not sure the love affair will prove quite so ardent.
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