All photos are available in We also rented a new Camaro to beat on last week...
It was just a V6 (305hp) automatic, but I have to mention that it is the most impressive torque-converter automatic I've ever driven. I haven't driven any of the new dual-clutch autos yet, but this thing in Sport mode would do cool stuff like downshift early when you got on the brakes, so the drive out of the turn wouldn't require a downshift mid-exit. Plus it would hold the gear between turns if possible, so it wasn't doing a bunch of unnecessary shifting.
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The Camaro looks awesome, but isn't the car a bit on the heavy side?(turn-in, braking, go-kart-likeness)
The 6-speed automatic on the Lexus IS250 also does the downshifting when breaking hard and keeping it in gear mid-turn (in sport mode). I prefer three pedals with my cars, but an automatic one that does these things can be pretty damn fun as well.
Oh it's not Dragon Killer by any means, yeah way too big/heavy and wishy washy suspension and tires.
I'm with you on the shifting, more fun with 3 pedals, but for an American V6 Auto, it was surprisingly sophisticated and sporty.
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