Car&Driver Camaro In-Depth Review: King of the Pony-Car Hill

camaro5 · 11-03-2017, 02:20 AM

Excellent new, thorough review

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When it comes to fast and fun, it's second to none.

NOVEMBER 2017 - BY ERIC STAFFORD - PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SIMARI

The Chevrolet Camaro is first and foremost a driver’s car.

A phenomenal chassis and fantastic powertrains enable it to perform with cars more than twice its price—

which is the reason it scored a spot on our annual 10Best Cars list.

HIGHS
All versions are profoundly fun to drive, excellent V-6 and V-8 engines, track-focused 1LE package delivers race-car capability.

LOWS
Torturous back seat, terrible outward visibility, not as visually stunning as the Mustang.

VERDICT
For the purest and most accomplished pony car, look no further.

Full 10 page article:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...h-model-review

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samurai · 11-03-2017, 02:58 AM

"not as visually stunning as the Mustang"

CamSS7 · 11-03-2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by samurai

"not as visually stunning as the Mustang"

read the 2 comments on the post, its ****ing hilarious

HyperBlue#1 · 11-03-2017, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by samurai

"not as visually stunning as the Mustang"

Agree 100% you've got to be kidding me

kttxz06 · 11-03-2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by samurai

"not as visually stunning as the Mustang"

I laugh inside at every Mustang I see. Other than a Super Snake, but I never see those so. Off to the scrap yard Mustangs go!!!!!!! dilly dilly.

Dethsupp0rt · 11-03-2017, 07:46 AM

I know it won't be a popular opinion, but I'd have to agree. I like the looks of the Mustang better overall.

The Camaro looks great from every angle except the rear (which is what most people on the road see of me). I think the rear is rather pedestrian, and not nearly as appealing as my M3's ass end was.

I even like the interior of the Mustang better, especially the '18 with the electronic dashboard.

Still, what matters most is the driving experience. There isn't much contest there as far as I'm concerned.

Chutzpah · 11-03-2017, 08:02 AM

I’m a long time mustang guy and think the mustang from 2015 - present is ugly as hell. Ok, I do like the ass end, but that’s it. If I was given a new mustang, I’d trade it in for a Camaro.

drew peacock · 11-03-2017, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by samurai

"not as visually stunning as the Mustang"

lol was it tested by stevie-wonder?

Soleil · 11-03-2017, 08:54 AM

Oh oh

this will be another „I hate Mustang“ thread.

drew peacock · 11-03-2017, 09:04 AM

strange thing is there's never any hatred towards the camaro on any mustang forums.
nothing they can say bad that's why

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-03-2017, 09:10 AM

Nothing about the look of the Mustang is "stunning", in my eyes...But it doesn't look like a Prius, so that's a plus. Honestly, I think it looks like they took the last-gen car and left it in a microwave for too long...

BUT....everyone has an opinion, this guy gets to write his down.

I do agree the Camaro unequivocally outperforms its peers, and is so well-dialed in. Such a pleasure to drive!

drew peacock · 11-03-2017, 09:18 AM

i never had one person stop me and say wow what a beautiful car when i had the s550.
had more than 10 people a day stop me when i had me gen5 camaro.
that's good enough for me..the mustang looks terrible lol..

ISHLISS · 11-03-2017, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

strange thing is there's never any hatred towards the camaro on any mustang forums.
nothing they can say bad that's why

You haven't spent much time on mustang6

WhyUMad1LE · 11-03-2017, 09:26 AM

I think the Mustang looks good although it's not "me". IMO the Camaro rear end looks good in the 1LE trims with optional black tails and badges. I recieve quite a few compliments on it.

11-03-2017, 08:54 AM	#9
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Oh oh this will be another „I hate Mustang“ thread. Attached Images __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

11-03-2017, 09:10 AM	#11
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Nothing about the look of the Mustang is "stunning", in my eyes...But it doesn't look like a Prius, so that's a plus. Honestly, I think it looks like they took the last-gen car and left it in a microwave for too long... BUT....everyone has an opinion, this guy gets to write his down. I do agree the Camaro unequivocally outperforms its peers, and is so well-dialed in. Such a pleasure to drive! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-03-2017, 02:58 AM	#2
samurai Drives: C8 Corvette Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 641	"not as visually stunning as the Mustang"

11-03-2017, 07:46 AM	#6
Dethsupp0rt Drives: None Join Date: May 2017 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 462	I know it won't be a popular opinion, but I'd have to agree. I like the looks of the Mustang better overall. The Camaro looks great from every angle except the rear (which is what most people on the road see of me). I think the rear is rather pedestrian, and not nearly as appealing as my M3's ass end was. I even like the interior of the Mustang better, especially the '18 with the electronic dashboard. Still, what matters most is the driving experience. There isn't much contest there as far as I'm concerned.

11-03-2017, 08:02 AM	#7
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	I’m a long time mustang guy and think the mustang from 2015 - present is ugly as hell. Ok, I do like the ass end, but that’s it. If I was given a new mustang, I’d trade it in for a Camaro.

11-03-2017, 09:04 AM	#10
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	strange thing is there's never any hatred towards the camaro on any mustang forums. nothing they can say bad that's why

11-03-2017, 09:18 AM	#12
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	i never had one person stop me and say wow what a beautiful car when i had the s550. had more than 10 people a day stop me when i had me gen5 camaro. that's good enough for me..the mustang looks terrible lol..

11-03-2017, 09:26 AM	#14
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I think the Mustang looks good although it's not "me". IMO the Camaro rear end looks good in the 1LE trims with optional black tails and badges. I recieve quite a few compliments on it.

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