2010 Chevrolet Camaro Las Vegas NV

July 30, 2009   By Jon Alain Guzik, Editor-in-Chief

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

2010 Chevrolet Camaro
DriverSide Overview
Few cars have managed to endear themselves with the American public the way the Chevrolet Camaro has. The Ford Mustang may have sold more units and the Dodge Challenger may have looked meaner, but for high school students at heart all across the country, nothing says muscle like the Camaro. Next year marks the return of the iconic Bow Tie after an eight-year hiatus, and Chevrolet has made sure to give the world more than just a reimagining of a classic. The 2010 Camaro combines styling borrowed from the most popular model-year Camaro ever produced (1969), a mighty pushrod V-8 and the best in modern-day suspension and brakes to create a new muscle car king. Even if you aren’t swayed by the car’s long-standing history of cheap power and style, the thought of a 426 horsepower, all-aluminum 6.2-liter V-8 should be enough to get even the most ardent skeptics of domestic performance curious.
 







What's to Like
Seriously tough styling, gobs of power in either V-6 or V-8 trim and a retro interior with modern amenities are all plusses in our books. Chevrolet has done an excellent job giving the Camaro a confident feel on the road thanks to its independent suspension and sizeable brakes. We also like the optional console-mounted gauges.
 
What's Not to Like
Terrible visibility that obscures the light and makes seeing traffic an adventure. Pretty cheap plastics on the interior makes us wish for the days when GM was a world leader in design. No hill holder on the manual transmission seems dated to us, in 2010.
 
The Drive:
DriverSide Driving Impressions
We love the styling of the new Camaro and find the top-of-the-line SS version with its 426 horsepower, all-aluminum 6.2-liter V-8 mated to a six-speed manual transmission a potent, tire-shredding combination. While we like the sheer G-forces produced by the powerplant, the steering is somewhat vague and the handling could be more fine-tuned. Those looking for a tiny, road-hugging car should be in a Porsche dealership. Those who want an American sports car to drive like the ones we know and love – with speed, power and some ability to carve canyons – will find it all in the Camaro.

Engine and Drivetrain
General Motors offers two engine choices with the 2010 Camaro: a 3.6-liter direct-injection V-6 engine with 304 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque and a 6.2-liter V-8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. The V-6 is available in LS and LT trim while the V-8 will only be available in SS trim. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all trim levels, though a six-speed automatic is also available.
 
Interesting Vehicle Features and Options

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