Over this past week at Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, many of us have been showing each other the review from Road Show on the web about the new Camaro SS. Seasoned writer Jon Wong weighed in on his thoughts about the potent new muscle car, after spending multiple sessions behind the wheel. Under the hood of the 2018 SS is a 6.2-liter V8 producing a drool-worthy 455 horsepower, and 455 Lb-Ft. Of Torque. Jon was immediately impressed with the rev-matching function on the 6-speed manual transmission, as well as the ease of steering wheel paddle operation ranking high on his approval list.
Throttle response and thrust were ranked superbly, and the writer reflected that the clutch pedal and fluid shifter gave him absolutely “nothing to gripe about” in the driveline. This new machine full of high performance and exciting power nails down 16 mpg in the city, and 25 mph on the highway. We recognize that these aren't the stats of some wildly miniature and popular crossover vehicle, but you have to consider that this is a member of the dragster and track club, and the driver is always rewarded with a sense of front-running freedom. Wide rubber on the tires delivers a ton of grip, and allow the driver to nail down proper power during the initial launch off the line.
Switching to Sport and Track modes allow you to keep this 3,700 lb. Vessel of sheer strength flat, and a few laps will show you just why this car has been an American classic for decades. For those who drive off the lot with a raw and forceful sports car such as this, how it behaves on a daily drive is a common inquiry. After you toggle to Touring mode, you'll notice an immediate lightening up of the steering, and more compliance from the suspension. Bigger bumps in the road won't be felt by the passengers as intensely, and this is impressive, considering the relatively low profile on the tires.
Ask us on the lot here at the Powerhouse how the Redline edition package adds blacked-out features like 20-inch aluminum wheels, bowtie emblems, mirrors, decklid decal, and dark finish tail lamps. Just the right amount of attitude is conveyed with this upgrade, and the well-driven folks at Road Show asserted that the interior surroundings are much better than the previous generations. Chevy Mylink is the governing pulse of the Infotainment system, with an 8-inch touchscreen controlling an ultra-capable 9-speaker Bose audio system. Capable of running both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the add-on option for navigation system is great for getting you to your destination on time, and by using the best available route.
With a heated steering wheel for chilly Missouri winters, wireless charging pad for your favorite tablets, and rear-cross traffic alert to better deal with any visibility issues, the 2018 Camaro is poised for high acclaim over the next year. Ask us about how you can also add Magnetic Ride Control Suspension, a feature that allows you to maneuver well on everything from the most demanding of winding roads, to the slow traffic rush hour doles out!
