2016 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Chevrolet Camaro

CirrusSR22 · 11-16-2015, 11:41 PM

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...r-of-the-year/

hellrotm · 11-16-2015, 11:53 PM

Not a surprise. The SS is an absolute performance bargain. World class chassis and LT1 from the Stingray. Fantastic package.

Last paragraph sums it up. Very high praise indeed.

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Here’s one where the new Camaro might actually transcend the criteria. Is this the best production ponycar the world has ever seen? Without hesitation, yes. What was interesting to me is that we judge types weren’t talking about the Camaro in relation to the Mustang GT that we brought along as a benchmark. We were talking about future Camaro comparison tests against BMWs, Audis, and AMGs. I’d even throw Porsche into that mix. MacKenzie sums up our feelings: “A revelation. Absolutely world-class sports car performance and dynamics from an American icon. The new Camaro is one of the finest driver’s cars in the world. And that’s before you even talk about the price.” It’s also absolutely bitchin’, and it’s the 2016 Motor Trend Car of the Year.

gonzo · 11-17-2015, 07:07 AM

Bang 4 buck champion.
Dark gray 2ss on the way to a dealer I've known forever. Excited.
White, black. Order of what I'm looking at locating.
I've owned one red car, 280zx, and want to see one in non metallic red too.

I see no way a test drive won't seal the deal for a 45k/2SS well optioned.
Manual of course.

vsix · 11-17-2015, 07:27 AM

You made me curious...

Wheelwright · 11-17-2015, 09:02 AM

Camaro SS is faster then M4 ( http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-tested-review ) yet it costs about the same as above-poverty-specs 228i.

Based on this video

they improved interior quality and functionality as well. This car makes it harder and harder to justify paying BMW tax.

gonzo · 11-17-2015, 09:09 AM

I don't care for the color yellow and wouldn't buy a yellow vehicle but that looks good.

Dying to drive this.

RM7 · 11-17-2015, 09:13 AM

I miss my 2010 SS, it wasn't as practical for me, but damn it was a lot of fun and handled amazing (sways, braces). It definitely satisfied my desire to have a decent performance car and I didn't feel like I wanted to be driving something else. I'm not ruling out getting a new one, but I promised myself my next "car" will be an airplane, so I'll have to struggle through that decision.

saleen556 · 11-17-2015, 09:47 AM

Best part of this is that the 17 stingray will most likely get a nice HP bump :-)

gonzo · 11-17-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by saleen556

Best part of this is that the 17 stingray will most likely get a nice HP bump :-)

I'm wondering what the mood is in the corvette wing of gm hq's.
"One of the best drivers cars" had to ruffle some feathers down the hall.

Red Bread · 11-17-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

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Originally Posted by saleen556

Best part of this is that the 17 stingray will most likely get a nice HP bump :-)

I'm wondering what the mood is in the corvette wing of gm hq's.
"One of the best drivers cars" had to ruffle some feathers down the hall.

You know, now that they fixed the interior, maybe it's time to use a suspension design from the last 60 years. I know they're transverse and all, but let's ditch the composite leaf springs already.

z3papa · 11-17-2015, 11:12 AM

For me the biggest key was the noticeable drop in weight. Makes the car faster in straight line, braking and in corners, gets better gas mileage, and is extremely reasonable in terms of price.

gthal · 11-17-2015, 11:30 AM

Putting on my flame suit

If people can put aside badge status, the C7 Corvette and the Camaro are absolutely fantastic cars. We pay such a premium for a German badge and the "perceived" prestige factor to drive a car that really isn't better and, in many cases, is actually not as capable in performance and also feel. Yes, I said it... feel

I miss my C7. It was an amazing performance car, involving, fast, connected, incredible performance and a great track car too. As much as I love my M4, if I didn't need a back seat I would still be driving a Stingray... or a Z06 for the same cost as my M4. The new Camaro is now similar with a backseat. I don't love the style, but that's subjective, otherwise I might buy one... especially given it weighs about the same as the M3/4. That's crazy IMO... GM should get full credit.

gthal · 11-17-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

You know, now that they fixed the interior, maybe it's time to use a suspension design from the last 60 years. I know they're transverse and all, but let's ditch the composite leaf springs already.

Who cares... The performance and feel are stellar. I could care less how they get there because they absolutely nail it either way.

Haywood · 11-17-2015, 11:47 AM

It will be interesting to see how the Mustang GT350 and this will stack up against each other.

gonzo · 11-17-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood

It will be interesting to see how the Mustang GT350 and this will stack up against each other.

Want from gt350. 8500 red line and all the rest.
No fly to gt350. A new chevrolet colorado v6 and a camaro ss for basically the same dough.
Market adjustment is not in my playlist.

I haven't heard "drivers car" regarding the gt350. It may feel better than the ss for all I know.

kprocivic · 11-17-2015, 12:27 PM

Damn that thing is really busy. Looks like poop.

Haywood · 11-17-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

Damn that thing is really busy. Looks like poop.

I'm not a big fan of the looks either. If you put a gun to my head and I had to chose between this and the Mustang, I'd probably go with the Mustang.

David70 · 11-17-2015, 01:40 PM

REVELATION: A CHEVY THAT’S BETTER THAN A BMW

http://www.motortrend.com/news/revel...ts-better-bmw/

gonzo · 11-17-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by David70

REVELATION: A CHEVY THAT’S BETTER THAN A BMW

http://www.motortrend.com/news/revel...ts-better-bmw/

Wow.

You posted it hot off the press it seems. No comments yet. That'll soon be filled with popcorn tidbits.

PLCZ4MC · 11-17-2015, 05:05 PM

Ummm Mustang Shelby GT350 or this. Ummmm

rjd598 · 11-17-2015, 05:56 PM

Hats off. Impressive times we live in. I'm curious to the gt350 vs ss comparison as well. Still no interest in the Chevy just becaus the looks aren't my cup of tea but bravo for making a kick ass car. Jealous we have to pay so much and we still complain :/

Vigilante375 · 11-17-2015, 06:58 PM

So they give the award to a car that is barely on the streets? I'm happy with the new Camaro but giving the award to a car that's barely out is pretty absurd and even more so for the "2016" car of the "year".

Great car but there is something better out there.

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