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Executor999
04-02-2009, 08:49 PM
Very interesting. The author keeps referring back to the G8 GXP. :)
http://jalopnik.com/5176993/2010-chevy-camaro-first-drive

"Somehow, all those changes translate into an experience that's no less capable — in fact the Camaro SS is 11-seconds faster around the famed Nurburgring than the G8 GXP — but a lot less involving. Where the G8 GXP is all about including you in the driving, requiring and enabling you to aggressively wring the most out of its chassis, the Camaro SS doesn't seek to make the driver a crucial part of its equation. It makes the classic American muscle car mistake of confusing grip — of which it has plenty — with handling. Throw the two cars into a second or third gear (oh how we love big V8s) 90-degree bend and the Pontiac will encourage you to explore the limits of the rear tires adhesion using your right foot and communicative steering, the Chevy will push its vague front robbing you of speed. Sure, you can get on the throttle half way around and step the rear out, but not with the same degree of control the Pontiac delivers. The Camaro does bring one huge improvement over its platform-mate: there's virtually no body roll under any circumstances."

"It's exactly the car GM should be making, a car that will sell; it's just not the unprecedented new experience that we were hoping for, it's not a real driver's car. With the Camaro, GM has chosen to stick with the muscle car archetype rather than push the limits of what's possible, it's not likely to win many conquests from more adept sportscars like the 370Z, Audi TT and BMW 3-series as Chevy hopes it will. The result, like the new Star Wars films, is a product that will undoubtedly be a commercial success, just perhaps not a timeless classic like the original, a product that will blend in with, rather than stand out from, its rivals."

'02 ws6
04-02-2009, 08:57 PM
I never thought I'd see the day an American muscle car was judged by its handling and Nurburgring time:)

I've since resorted to not participate in any Camaro vs GXP talks, only because they're almost one in the same for different personalities.

Father of two that wants to relive his "good ol' days", easy - GXP

Single man that wants to kick start his life to the fullest - Camaro SS

The performance values are so similar, you're nit picking if trying to determine which one is faster 0-60, 1/4, laps, blah blah.

It comes down to styling, interior room/storage, number of doors. Of course these are good problems to have to decide upon:)