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Have had 2 e9x M3s MT which were tracked 5 to 7 times a year and used year around in all kinds of Midwest weather.. Now have a 2020 Camaro 2SS 1LE MT, I have to say, the chassis is fantastic & coupled with GM's Magnetic ride suspension (standard on 1LE), the comfort/ride/handling balance is superb, very sporty but never harsh - this alone makes it way better than any M product past or present!
Now coming to the 6.2 NA V8, makes good torque at all rpms & is very linear in addition to sounding very good.. Of course it's a different kind of sound, you hear all exhaust and no intake sound whereas the E9x M3 has a distinct intake sound which is almost exotic.. never gets old.
The Camaro V8 does not rev as quick as M3, that's when you feel the M3's engine to be so special… Camaro V8 does not feel special & after a while you realize that it's fundamentally shared across the GM lineup (not a bad thing at all)… but also costs 40% less than M3.
On the track.. the 1LE is clearly faster, more enjoyable & more confidence inspiring than the E9x M3.
The Camaro SS 1LE is the only new car option at this time if you're looking for a sporty car that can double as DD and track car with a NA V8 & Manual transmission!
Just my opinion..
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