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What is the top speed of the 2016 Camaro SS?

My friend just bought a 2016 Camaro SS and said she wanted to take it on an open road and floor it. It sounds kind of fun, but I’m nervous she won’t be able to handle it. How fast is the 2016 Camaro SS’s top speed?

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting a new car can be exciting, but you should always stick to the stated speed limits. While the 2016
Camaro SS
’s top speed is 165 miles per hour, driving that fast in most places could have serious consequences.
Other than the potential for severe injury, driving significantly above the speed limit could warrant citations for speeding or even reckless driving. The penalties for traffic violations involving speed vary among states, but some common consequences are fines, community service, and even jail time.
That said, here are a few places where you can safely test your car’s top speed:
  • Racetracks: Some racetracks have track days, where they allow amateur drivers to bring street-legal cars to the track. Keep in mind, your
    car insurance
    won’t cover any damage from this sort of event.
  • Private streets: While public roads are busy and dangerous, many private spaces come with long private roads. So long as you have the landowner’s permission, it’s legal to drive as fast as you like in a private space.
  • Car clubs: Some car clubs have private racetracks for members to test out their handling. If you have the means, consider buying a membership to use their racing facilities.
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