What are you calling a toy?
Born with the heart of a '60s muscle car, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS pays homage to its forefather with curvy fenders, a low profile and rippling exhaust notes, yet manages decent mileage from a monster 6.2-liter, 426-horsepower power plant.
The low-slung, high-waisted, slit-windowed Camaro handles well, although the firm suspension and oversized tires let you know what's on the road, but point this roadster down the freeway and you're driving All-American muscle.
Our tester, which included a special "Hot Wheels" edition for $6,995 and other add-ons, featured 21-inch low-profile rubber mounted on red-trimmed alloys, blue metallic paint scheme with a matte black racing stripe, special edition decals and badging, and contrasting red stitching on the black interior.
The interior is a bit plain, with uninspired plastics and some leather accents. But it's what's under the hood that you're paying for.
A quick jab of the accelerator and the V-8 roars, pushing you back into the driver's seat as the heads-up display rolls through the miles per hour. A smallish, tight steering wheel responds immediately to switching lanes, leaving you looking in the mirrors for blue lights.
Even at low speeds, the snarling exhaust has heads turning, admiring the handsome lines of this meaty machine. The gas mileage for the roadster is 15 in the city and 24 on the highway.
High-end, rear-wheel-spinning power packed into a sleek shell has always been the muscle cars' calling card and this Camaro coupe delivers — zero to 60 in 4.4 seconds with huge Brembo brakes that bring the car to a solid stop. Quick, agile steering and solid footing as you work the curves with minimal body roll.
Our tester SS had the six-speed automatic with Tap Shift paddles in it, but for better command of the vehicle, order a six-speed manual. I've tested the manual and thought it added immensely to the driving experience.
Sling yourself into the comfortable and supportive leather driver's seat to pilot the Camaro. A simple two-gauge dash is tucked into a sleek minimalist design, while a multi-gauge cluster is mounted a bit out of sight on the center console.
I think the 7-inch navigation/Mylink display screen drops down to muddy the view, so perhaps there's a slight ergonomic rework needed in future models.
The navigation package, which I found tricky to work, includes a backup camera, which is a must, because peering out the highly set and smallish rear window, you do lose sight of the rear end.
The aggressive feline styling comes with a cost elsewhere as well, as all the sight lines in the car are tight, so being aware of your surroundings is critical. To use old fighter pilot jargon, "check your six" frequently — look behind you often.
You can get a really well-decked-out SS for about $36,135. Although the $46,010 Hot Wheels edition is an interesting co-branding idea, I'd prefer the badging and embroidered seats toned down a bit.
However, the Camaro is a excellent contender in the pony-car class. So start your engines and lay down some rubber at the next meet with the Ford Mustang GT and Dodge Challenger SRT.
Remember, this is not a toy.
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