2017 Chevrolet Camaro V8 2SS

Highlights

• Just 21,308 miles on the clock

• One owner from new

• Desirable Mk6 2SS model with 6.2-litre V8

• 6-speed manual transmission

• Excellent specification

Overview

Three pedal Camaro alert! We have a three pedal Camaro alert people, this is not a drill! Yes, you read that correctly, not only is this a 6.2-litre V8 (aka “the one you want”), but the hero who first specced it ticked the “yes, I would like to change gears myself thanks” box. Hnnnnnng.

We’re fine, we’re fine, just give us a minute… Right, okay. So, the Camaro. It’s one of the big beasts of American car culture. Alongside the Mustang, it was a progenitor of the ‘pony car’ movement and remains an icon for anyone who loves a muscle car. Of course, in more recent history, the modern Camaro has also taken on the legendary mantle of Bumblebee in the Transformers film franchise, making it a hero car for all generations of petrolhead. Although this example has been styled to look a little more like Bumblebee’s evil Decepticon doppelganger, a decision we can definitely get behind.

It’s rare to find one on these shores – particularly a facelifted Mk6. You see, the Mk6 was quite heavily revised, with improved rear suspension, a stiffer bodyshell and a whopping 90+Kg dropped out of the kerbweight. Add in the fact that this is a manual V8 and you should start to understand why this car excites us so much.

Ah yes, the V8. What a thing. More than six litres of fury and as close as you’ll get to a proper NASCAR sound on the roads in the UK. It’s glorious. We defy anyone not to grin and giggle like a kid when prodding the loud pedal.

With such an attractive specification, the enduring appeal of a massive V8 married to a manual transmission, and wonderfully low mileage (it’s averaged less than 3,000 miles per year), we reckon this is the perfect way to scratch that muscle car itch.

Just be prepared to take the long way home as you seek out every tunnel in the land. 

History and documentation

• Registered on 27 May 2017

• One owner from new

• Facelift Mk6 model

• Left-hand drive

• 21,308 miles on the clock, verified by the MOT history

• The vendor tells us they have the full document pack for the car, as well as two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 14 March 2026

• Invoices for oil services in July 2020 and February 2024

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• Almost unbelievably, this 6.2-litre V8 monster is London ULEZ compliant (no, really)

Interior

• Black and red leather upholstery with red contrast stitching

• The leather upholstery presents in very good order, with a couple of minor blemishes from use, but no tears, sagging or significant wear we could identify

• Black carpets and over-mats look to be in reasonably good condition

• Electrically adjustable front seats, with a 3-position memory function for the driver

• Both front seats also benefit from 3-stage heating and cooling

• Electrically operated side windows and door mirrors

• Air-conditioning (recharged in February 2024)

• Multi-function steering wheel with heating function

• The black trim on the lower part of the wheel is peeling a little

• Integrated ICE system with large central screen and phone connectivity

• Bose speakers

• Heads-up display

• Wireless phone charging pad in the rear

• Rear parking sensors

• Blind spot indication system

• Cruise control

• All of the interior trim appears to be intact, with a few scuffs and marks from use

• The switchgear and instrumentation is clear and in fine fettle, with a little natural patina

• The boot space is generous and neatly trimmed with dark grey carpeting

• The vendor tells us that everything in the cabin functions as it should, with no issues or faults to report

Exterior

• Black paintwork with a wide, central white over-stripe

• The paintwork presents in good overall condition, with a few minor blemishes and some small stone chips, but nothing that would worry us

• We did note a small scuff to the edge of the driver’s side door, but this looks as if it would be a simple fix

• Neat bootlid spoiler and NACA ducts in the bonnet offer a touch of motorsport aggression

• All of the body panels look to be clean and neat, with no dents, corrosion or misalignment we could discern

• The external trim and badging all appears to be present and correct, and free from UV damage or any warping

• Automatic headlights, which look clean and clear, as do the rear lights

• The glass elements present in good condition, and look to be free from cracks, chips or notable delamination

• Underneath the car looks nice and clean, with no corrosion to note and intact wheel arch liners

• It is sitting on the correct 20-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels, finished in gloss black, which are in decent condition for their age with a small amount of kerb grazing in places

• The tyres are 245/40 at the front and 275/35 at the rear, and all appear to have reasonable tread levels and look to be free from any side wall damage

Mechanical

• 6,162cc naturally-aspirated V8

• Rear-wheel drive

• Tremec 6 speed manual transmission

• Factory performance figures: 455bhp, 455lb-ft, 0-62mph in c.4 seconds

• Rev-match functionality

• Traction control, ABS, power-assisted steering

• Magnetic Ride Control factory fitted optional extra which offers enhanced drive mode customisation

• Selectable driving modes

• As a facelift model, this features the more advanced five-link rear suspension, which is lighter and offers better traction

• Factory fitted Brembo brakes all round

• A new battery was fitted in January 2024

• The brake fluid was refreshed in February 2024

• Gentle baritone burble at idle, rising to an angry Nascar-like howl as the revs build

• We’re assured that the car idles and drives just as it should, with no mechanical issues or problems reported by the vendor

Summary

In case you hadn’t already gathered, we love the Mk6 Camaro. From the aggressive styling to the frankly ridiculous 6.2-litre V8, everything about it screams ‘fun’. And that’s something that too many cars are missing today.

Will it be the last word in apex-clipping, or lap-time chasing? No, of course not, don’t be silly. But it will be much more fun than almost anything else you could drive. And you’ll look back at it every time you park it. You’ll probably take 1,000s of pictures of it. People will smile when you drive past, they’ll come up to you and ask about it. 

Like all muscle cars, the Camaro is about extracting joy from every yard of road, every second of driving, every decibel of yowling, howling V8 perfection. And good gravy, does it ever do that…

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