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Originally Posted by guybo
My wife has a gen 5 camaro RS. It handles like shit. I don't know about the gen 6 camaros. They are boats too though- just not quite as boaty as the previous gen. The view sucks and they are physically large and weigh 500 lbs more than an FRS. I don't care about the numbers, not my cup of tea.
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The weight difference is actually even more than that. Edmunds weighed a 2016 Camaro V6 at 3461 lbs. That's 703 lbs heavier than a Twin.
Also completely agree about feel vs. numbers. My wife's GTI is the same way. It puts up decent skidpad and slalom numbers in testing, but I've tracked it a few times and it definitely wallows and rolls around when pushed hard (especially with stickier tires). It may put up decent numbers, but the feel from the driver's seat is completely different.
It wouldn't surprise me if the new Camaro was similar. Good numbers (and lap times) but can't hide its weight behind the wheel. Still look like fun cars though, would love to drive one to see for myself.