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Originally Posted by Weege
Hard to buy the notion that large grilles are a functional necessity to provide more air. V12's, V10's, and the many auto diesels than were commonplace in Europe all seemed to breathe just fine with ordinary fronts. Even if there is merit to the theory of needing more air, the blacked out/body colored fangs look of the SS does more to drop jaws of critics than open airways for engines.
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They breathed just fine for the times they were in and the level of thermal efficiency that was deemed acceptable. And the fuel economy sucked. The reason a Camaro can cruise on the hwy at 75 - 80 mph and hover around 30 mpg is because of a number of technological advances, including huge generational differences in aerodynamics, transmission technology, and engine thermal efficiency. Used to be you could bias for fuel economy or you could bias for performance....what’s your preference. Now you can actually get both.
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2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE
A8
| MRC
| NPP
| Nav
| HUD
| GM Performance CAI
| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB
| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers
| FlexFuel Tune
| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam
| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight
| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties
| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray
| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays
| Novistretch bra and mirror covers
| Tow hitch for bicycle rack
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