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Review: 2017 Camaro SS Convertible

8 years ago
1 min read

This past weekend I had the chance to take out the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible for a few hundred miles. The Camaro is visually exciting thanks to its bold styling and bright yellow paint, the interior is comfortable and well appointed, but beyond that the Camaro SS was underwhelming. Boasting 455-hp 6.2-liter V-8 I was expecting a bit more grunt, but the Camaro seemed slow off the line, even in manual mode. Afterall, if you are going to be garish and bold, you should be able to back it up with a smokey burnout and a throaty exhaust.

However, my biggest issue with the Camaro, was the tiny trunk, this is a four place convertible with enough luggage space for a weekend, if you pack light. See what I mean and check out more of my impressions and driving the new Camaro in the video review below.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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