2001 Chevrolet Camaro: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Camaro and its Pontiac Firebird cousin come as hatchback coupes and convertibles with V6 or V8 power, manual transmission (5-speed on V6, 6-speed on V8) or optional automatic. Camaro SS and Firebird Trans Am have higher-power Ram-Air V8. All have ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, available traction control. Convertibles have power top with glass rear window; T-top optional for coupes. Slow-selling duo will be canned after 2002 model year.

COMPETITION

The current Honda Prelude has been around for a few years but it has plenty of power, excellent road manners, and gets reasonable fuel economy. If Prelude is a little too expensive, take a look at our other Best Buy the Volkswagen New Beetle. It offers interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy.

If raw performance is what you are after we Recommend the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Pontiac Firebird. Not as pleasant to live with on a daily basis, these cars offer a lot of bang for your buck. New last year, the fun-to-drive Toyota Celica also earns the Recommended nod with its reputation for reliability.