2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The 2019 Camaro is Chevrolet's muscle car, available as a coupe or convertible and aimed squarely at the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. It's a sharp-handling pony car with a firm ride, and the trade-off is that it corners flatter than most rivals. The cabin is snug, with tight rear seats and limited trunk space, so it's best for two people and light luggage. Reliability is a mixed bag; some owners report trouble-free miles, while others cite issues like paint quality and A/C failures. Stepping up to the ZL1 from the SS brings the 6.2L V8 with 650 horsepower and the track-focused hardware that turns it into a straight-line missile and a capable road-course weapon. With 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque feeding through a six-speed manual to rear-wheel drive, the ZL1 pins you into the seat on every throttle stab and returns 16 mpg combined if you can keep your foot light. The ZL1's standard magnetic ride control and electronic limited-slip differential let you dial it from a daily driver to a track monster at the twist of a knob.