The days of solid, powerful muscle cars have surely been replaced by fuel efficient, “green” cars. So, it was an exciting time in the automotive world when everyone was anticipating the release of a remodeled American legend – the Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro ruled the streets in the late 1960’s and is one of the most recognized muscle cars ever produced. It is an American classic that managed to stand the test of time and stay in the hearts of American car lovers.
That’s why when Chevrolet announced they were releasing a new, redesigned Camaro in 2010 the air was a buzz with excitement. The last Camaro was produced in 2002 and with interest peaking in more fuel efficient cars, attention on the beloved Camaro was waning. Putting production of the Camaro on hold was a smart decision by Chevrolet. With an eight year silence between the last production and when the new Camaro was unveiled, its sleek but powerful lines captured consumers attention once again.
The new Camaro’s design is both reminiscent of its old, boxy muscle car days and futuristic with sharp angles and modern elements. The base model comes standard with a V6 manual transmission engine and a minimum of 304 horsepower. This base model has an MSRP of $22,680. A top of the line model comes equipped with a V8 manual transmission engine and 426 horsepower. That is more than enough to give you some get up and go off the line!
Often times, there is a lot of worry that a new car won’t live up to the hype that is built up before its release. This definitely does not seem to be the case with the new Chevy Camaro. According to reviews on Edmunds.com, the Camaro undeniably lives up to expectations. It has extraordinary acceleration, great handling, sleek looks and a manageable price tag. The V6 engine boasts an acceleration of zero to sixty in 6.0 seconds thanks to its awesome horsepower. Even with this impressive acceleration, it still manages to pull off 17mpg city and 29mpg highway. This is awesome fuel efficiency for such a powerful engine; a feat that hardly any sports car can boast.
The interior of the Camaro does leave something to be desired by many reviewers. The steering wheel is oddly designed and does not seem to be very comfortable for drivers. Some of the gauges are hard to read and options for the interior are lacking. There is no factory option for the Camaro to come with a built in navigation system – something that is quickly becoming a standard option. Another downside is the small trunk; fitting a set of golf clubs could prove to be difficult. The backseat is also quite small, making it difficult for passengers to make a long trip. These downsides however, are small sacrifices to those die hard muscle car lovers. Most consumers looking for this type of car aren’t as worried about fitting their golf clubs in the trunk as they are about experiencing a cool, powerful ride underneath their feet and the new Camaro definitely delivers.
Author Resource:
Scott Conklin is the president of Conklin Cars, a leading provider of Kansas Chevrolet, Kansas Ford, Kansas Cadillac, and many other vehicles and services. Conklin Cars can be found online at: http://www.ConklinCars.com .
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