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The American muscle car has been an iconic staple in the Chevrolet lineup for decades. The Camaro has been an iconic car for several years. It has been the steed for the muscle car segment and even today, in the 2020s it is a car worth the praise. However, the car is confusing, partly because of the nomenclature. There are so many options in the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro stable that you will be spoilt for choice. To make things easier our review will focus on the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT.
Muscle car redefined
The first thing you think of when you look at an American muscle car is the look. You immediately think of a car that is mean, fierce, and intimidating. There is a retro feel to the car and you will love that it plays well with modern styling elements as well. The car looks stunning from all angles.
The nose is the show-stopper, it features a huge grille. It is high and wide, features the Chevy emblem smack dab in the middle. The hood is sculpted and you can see lines flowing all over the car. There is a distinct attempt to shape and contour the car like a coke bottle, adding to the aerodynamics.
The rear is equally exciting. The quad exhaust tips are centered, the bumper is shaped around the number plate holder to give it an exciting edge. The brake lights are unique in shape and placement and the spoiler tells you the car means business. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT looks scintillating. There are a wide array of colors available and they all enhance the look of the Camaro. We feel that the black looks particularly great.
The exteriors are every bit bold and brilliant. There is very little to complain about here and for a muscle car, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT coupe is a step in the right direction.
Blistering performance
The thing about muscle cars is that they are loud and boisterous. It is a car intended to intimidate and surprise and the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT is no exception. The quad exhaust pipes are there to enhance the sounds coming from the belly of the beast. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro lineup has an array of engine options and for the 1LT, you get two options.
The first is a four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that is capable of delivering 275 bhp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Great numbers for a four-cylinder but the punch of the car is noticeably lacking. The superior option is the 3.6-liter V6 engine that can deliver a crisp 335 bhp with a max torque output of 284 lb-ft.
That engine is much more capable than the base variant. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 0-60 is engine-dependent. The base model does it in 5.4 seconds and if you opt for the V6 you get to the 60mph mark in 5 seconds flat. Not only do you get nearly half a second off your standing start, but you also get the distinct muscle car sound. What’s more, the upgrade will only cost you as little as 100$!
European handling with American power
The engine on the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT is loud and not in the broken exhaust pipe type loud but like a mean loud. You can distinctly hear the grunt and gurgle of the engine every time you step on the throttle. The acceleration with these engines is stellar. Even the base model has a modest 0-60 time and you will feel no lack of power and performance.
In the handling department, this car excels. Unlike your typical muscle car that understeers and shakes all over the rear, the Camaro is refined. It has a very European driving feel to it. The steering is incredibly accurate, you can handle just about anything the roads have to throw at you with ease. From sharp corners to windy mountain roads, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT is a car that excites and delights.
The brakes on the car are equally good and the stopping power is loaded. You will have zero trouble finding a rhythm on this car and truly understanding the muscle nature of it. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT horsepower is maximized with the V6 engine. You will also get a classic-sounding muscle car, which all the more adds to its appeal.
For the driver, not the passenger
The interiors on the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT are designed for the best driver experience. Everything from the button layout to the seat positioning is ideal for the driver. You do not get any cargo space and the rear seats are just for show. The car is one that drivers will enjoy. The view is short, albeit ideal for taller drivers.
The low seating position gives you plenty of headroom, however, shorter drivers will find some difficulty. The standard seats are not that good and you will be better off getting the heated/cooling enabled Recaro seats.
Otherwise, the cabin looks fairly modern with a nice instrument panel, a bold dashboard, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel that is comfortable to hold. The touchscreen infotainment system contains all the things you want, although the awkward position is not appreciable. There is a clear indication of making this car as driver-oriented as possible. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT interior is not the takeaway and it does not want to be. If comfort is your main criterion, this car is not for you anyway.
Safe and sound
The safety aspect of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT is great in the safety department. The NHTSA rates it 5 stars out of 5. While it has less tech-based driver assistance, it is still a very complete car. You get a forward-collision warning system, rear-cross traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors.
The verdict
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT is a driver’s car through and through. You will enjoy taking it out in the open road and letting the engine grunt as loudly as it can. When you truly get to unleashing the car on roads, it is ecstasy on wheels. There is no other superlative we can use apart from the fact that the car gives you unbelievable driving pleasure. What’s more, it is a stunning car from every angle.
