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Outside the confines of the test track, the new Chevy Camaro SS drives a lot like a lighter Cadillac ATS-V. The LT1 V-8 makes great power throughout its rev range and sounds wonderful doing so. Not to take anything away from the ATS-V’s 464-hp, twin-turbo V-6, but this is the engine the Cadillac ought to have. The powerband is so broad that you hardly need to shift the Camaro when running hard through the canyons, which is a shame because this six-speed manual is pretty fantastic. The gearbox is slick and precise with pedals perfectly placed for heel-toeing. Ride and handling are worlds better than the Camaro it replaces; steering is sharp, nicely weighted, and precise. And although prone to understeer at the limit, the Chevy is happy to hang the tail out with a dab of throttle. GM’s magnetic shocks are available on the Camaro SS, but our tester, a base Camaro 1SS, didn’t have the option. I can’t imagine needing it, as the stock steel springs helped keep the Camaro flat through corners and rode very well.
Although the new 2016 Camaro SS is worlds better than the version it replaced, one question remains: How does it stack up with the 2016 Ford Mustang GT, its archrival from Dearborn, Michigan? Stay tuned.