My ex-co-worker comes home with a new Camaro SS
03-30-16, 02:20 PM
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My ex-co-worker comes home with a new Camaro SS
Well, I got an interesting surprise this afternoon. A retired ex-co-worker (he's on my auto-review mailing list) sent me some pictures of his brand-new 2016 Camaro SS. (yes, the superb all-new version done on the Cadillac ATS platform). He's had Firebirds and Corvettes before, but said he didn't want another 'Vette (since he's roughly my age now, he's probably tired of having to stoop and raise / lower himself into a car that sits an inch off the ground). So, he chose a new SS....something that, of course, sits low enough as it is.
I'll post the pictures of it that he sent me for now, and if I get a chance to ride in it soon (he lives in suburban MD near D.C., not that far from me), I'll do a static review.
(Click on each image to enlarge it)
I'll post the pictures of it that he sent me for now, and if I get a chance to ride in it soon (he lives in suburban MD near D.C., not that far from me), I'll do a static review.
(Click on each image to enlarge it)
Last edited by mmarshall; 03-30-16 at 02:31 PM.
03-30-16, 02:33 PM
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the details of the rear brake light is nice. A squished effect, as if trying to take the normal lights and squishing them down to a lower profile. Definitely deserves a test run. The last model did not live up to my expectations compared to the Mustang.
03-30-16, 02:39 PM
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The Mustang, in the past (though its ancient live axle didn't help), had an edge in the handling department over the Camaro, from being smaller, lighter, and less nose-heavy up front. The new Camaro SS still had a bigger engine up front (and out-torques the Mustang GT), but is otherwise completely transformed by the new ATS-based platform. Reviewers say it now out-handles the latest Mustang, at the cost of some ride comfort............which is perhaps not surprising, considering that the ATS itself is now besting the BMW 3-series in that department.
Last edited by mmarshall; 03-30-16 at 02:48 PM.
03-30-16, 02:46 PM
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One thing the new Camaro has, that didn't show up in his interior shot, is the hot/cold temperature adjustment for the climate control built into the chrome vent-rims. You twist the big outer edges of the vents clockwise or counterclockwise to make hot or cold air blow out of the vent. It's a neat idea, except that the shifter is right behind the vents, and, with max A/C on, will blow ice-cold air on your hands when you're shifting, or blast-furnace heat with the heater fully warm.
03-30-16, 04:22 PM
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One thing the new Camaro has, that didn't show up in his interior shot, is the hot/cold temperature adjustment for the climate control built into the chrome vent-rims. You twist the big outer edges of the vents clockwise or counterclockwise to make hot or cold air blow out of the vent. It's a neat idea, except that the shifter is right behind the vents, and, with max A/C on, will blow ice-cold air on your hands when you're shifting, or blast-furnace heat with the heater fully warm.
Last edited by chikoo; 03-30-16 at 06:12 PM.
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03-30-16, 04:29 PM
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Yes.....I haven't reviewed a new 2016 Camaro, but I tried out those controls at the January D.C. auto show, and, though they are slick-operating with a smooth feel, i wasn't impressed with the general design....especially that low on the dash and console.
03-31-16, 02:52 AM
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Certainly looks better every design.... But I still think the mustang looks better, but from the reviews the Chevy always seems to one up the Ford in performance. But the ford always seems to outsell the Chevy and that's ultimately all what's matters
03-31-16, 02:54 AM
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Hey are those 20" tires on your buddy's Chevy? Nice look!
03-31-16, 06:37 AM
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You mean the 0-60, braking, skidpad, slalom, etc....? That, of course, would spend on who is testing the car and under what conditions.
03-31-16, 06:39 AM
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My colleague, though (his name is Brian) has tended to be more of a GM fan over the years, though, than of Ford. He's also owned a Firebird and Corvette.
03-31-16, 06:41 AM
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awesome car and love the color, wheels. etc. man a camaro never looked so good.
and Diesel, check out the Motor Trend video in other thread on M4 vs SS and see the SS equals or wins in every way. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-the-m4-4.html
and Diesel, check out the Motor Trend video in other thread on M4 vs SS and see the SS equals or wins in every way. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-the-m4-4.html
03-31-16, 07:14 AM
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It's also a lot easier for my relatively MacAir PC to upload cell-phone and digital-camera shots like this onto forum threads/posts than it was with my old Sony....which, by today's standards, belongs in a museum LOL. Some people have asked me why I don't do that more on auto reviews, rather than just relying on Google and Bing-images....and yes, it's a valid question. I might be able to do more of actual-shot posting in the future.