After missing from the market for 8 years, Chevrolet is finally bringing back its pony car, the Camaro. The new car is quite a beast, and quite a different machine than the last few models, which Chevy stopped producing in 2002. After letting Ford monopolize the big-power, low-price car segment for the last few years, both GM and Dodge are coming back full-force, determined to knock the blue oval guys off their pedestal.
Chevy has started shipping off base V-6 models to various magazines, such as Car and Driver, in order to generate some buzz for the car. The Camaro uses the same 3.6 liter 300hp V-6 as the higher-end Cadillac CTS. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission, or an optional 6-speed automatic. This kills the competition as far as refined engines and components goes. The Mustang uses a 4.0 liter V-6 pumping out a laughable 210hp through a 5-speed stick or auto, and the Challenger uses a 250hp V-6 using an archaic 4-speed automatic.
The new Camaro is going to be competitively priced, estimated at around $23,000. Its a couple grand more than the competitors, but for the extra dough, expect a fully independant rear suspension (so the ride isn't too harsh and cornering a bit more manageable than other offerings), a nicer interior, a more refined engine package, and those badass looks.
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Posted by: Cameron
The new Camaro is going to be competitively priced, estimated at around $23,000. Its a couple grand more than the competitors, but for the extra dough, expect a fully independant rear suspension (so the ride isn't too harsh and cornering a bit more manageable than other offerings), a nicer interior, a more refined engine package, and those badass looks.
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Posted by: Cameron
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