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paul34 @ Apr 7th 2008 2:03PM
This is good news - shows that GM is looking to make the Camaro a true driver's car (in a modern sense) and not just old-school muscle. I wonder what kind of suspension they will be using on the SS.
Definitely nice now that, in recent years, American manufacturers have decided their cars should be able to turn!
srDRIVEN @ Apr 7th 2008 2:20PM
my thoughts exactly, i'm excited
PJ @ Apr 7th 2008 6:09PM
Paul34, IIRC, other Zeta cars have a strut front and multilink rear (the previous Monaro/GTO had rear trailing arms). The Camaro should have the same.
The Nurburgring testing does speak well of GM's efforts, but in previous models with lots of 'Ring hype (i.e. CTS) it hasn't translated into class-leading primary control feel. A grippy, balanced chassis is good; one that really communicates and connects with the driver is better.
Not the priority in a 3700 lb muscle car, I know, but a few extra competitive advantages never hurt anyone.
paul34 @ Apr 7th 2008 6:12PM
PJ, is it really 3700 lbs? I heard it was closer to 4000 but I could be wrong.
And indeed, you're right about not necessarily translating to world-class performance. We'll see though - between this, the ZR1, and the upcoming CTS-V, GM will have to prove whether it has truly stepped up its game. I am looking forward to the tests!
ugg.tryptophan @ Apr 7th 2008 6:43PM
if you add an American it will be 4000 pounds
Corey B. @ Apr 8th 2008 5:12AM
"This is good news - shows that GM is looking to make the Camaro a true driver's car (in a modern sense) and not just old-school muscle."
Or GM could just be showing off the Camaro at the most famous track in the world for handling so that people will think "man, they really mean for this to handle well!".