Sorry for staying off subject, but...
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Originally Posted by Aki
Since the Camaro was never a light car to begin with, the spirit of the car isn't it being lightweight. Yes, I think the new Camaro is too heavy, but it's still in line with the original imo. Neither are exactly Miatas.
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You're right, the Camaro was never a light car, but how can you say it's still in line with the original?
1967 Camaro SS-350: 3,141 lbs
2011 Camaro SS-376: 3,864 lbs
The '11 is 23% (723 pounds) heavier than the '67. What about them is still in line with the other? Of course the '67 didn't have all the safety features that the '11 does, otherwise Ralph Nader wouldn't have written that book... but they also didn't use the weight saving materials in the '67 that are commonly used in today's cars.