Chevrolet Camaro Set To Lose A Cool Feature

While it isn't as popular asstrong-selling rivals from Ford and Dodge,Chevrolet Camarois still a great muscle car. Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, the range-topping 650-horsepower ZL1 can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.5 seconds when equipped with the paddle-shift automatic transmission.

Dispelling notions that muscle cars are only good on straight roads, the powerful ZL1 1LE is rather nifty through the bends, as evidenced by itsastonishing lap time of 7:16.04around the Nürburgring. But Camaro-owning track day aficionados may be disappointed to learn of a recent omission being made to the Chevy's options list.GM Authorityhas recently reported that the Performance Data Recorder (PDR) system for 2022 Camaro SS and ZL1 models will no longer be available to order soon.

Developed by Cosworth, PDR allows owners to record spirited driving experiences and add telemetry and driving data into the clip. Through GPS, PDR can also map a racetrack, which is handy for keen drivers who want to record lap times and analyze the footage and data at a later date.

While it remains unclear as to whether General Motors will bring the option back for the Camaro, the conglomerate will prioritize any stock it currently has for existing orders that have been processed and sold by Chevrolet dealerships. The reason behind the option omission is unknown, but this is likely down to the semiconductor chip crisis which has wreaked havoc across the automotive industry. Previously,GM has had to drop featuresfrom several Cadillac and Chevrolet models.