A New Legend
The days of solid, powerful muscle cars have surely been replaced by fuel efficient, “green” cars. It was a thrilling time for car afficianados everywhere as they anticipated the release of an updated American legend - the 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 with a V6 manual transmission and a minimim of 304 horsepower. This base model has an MSRP of $22,680. The top of the line comes with a 426 horsepower engine and a V8 manual transmission. That is more than enough to give you some get up and go off the line!
Reasonably, there is some skepticism that the new model won't live up to the hype built up around its release. This definitely does not seem to be the case with the new Chevy Camaro. According to reviews on Edmunds.corn, the Camaro certainly lives up to the hype. It has extraordinary acceleration, great handling, sleek looks and a manageable price tag. The V6 boasts an acceleration of 0 to 60 in 6 seconds.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.