I'm a long legged 6'8" and there are additional factors that go into how a vehcile works for a tall person, other than just leg and headroom numbers.

I didn't buy a 4th gen because:
The windshield header was in my forehead, and made it hard to see overhead stoplights. 4th gen windshield was raked back 68 degrees compared to 3rd gens 64 degrees.
4th gen had a low rearview mirror, blocking my forward vision.

Looking at the 5th gen I think I should be able to fit.
But the rearview mirror looks low and with the low area above it i may not be able to raise it up like i have in my GTO.
Looks like an improvemnet over 4th gen though.
A pillar looks huge and will probably block some of my side vision.
That is always a little scary when dealing with pedestrians in crosswalks.
Side roof header looks like it will be close to my head but windshield header is lifted up and away which should help with upward vision for stoplights.
This is an improvement over the concept and the 4th gen.

Hope this helps some of the tall people.

 

Failed sales slogan: The new Camaro...built for fat chicks.

 

6'8" 280, I got in just fine. Had to let the seat all the way down and back to get really comfortable, but I liked it. Headroom was fine even with the sunroof.

Of course, I would, as usual, have to stop 15 feet before traffic lights, but you know...

 

i just hope the seats go low enough.

 

I just sat in one this past weekend in Philly. Thanks for all of those who made it possible. I'm 5' 10" and felt great in the front. I especially liked that I was not shoulder to shoulder with the passenger. I would probably NOT order a sunroof because it really does cut down the headroom. The sun visor is really tiny as is the mirror in it. It would not really work too well if you moved it to the driver window to block the sun. I did like the view out the side view mirror. You get a great view of the rear quarter! As far as the back seats, they are really tight. My 2nd Gen is MUCH better. I understand that we are not buying this car for the back seat. However, if you have kids and want to take them for a ride, it will be really tight. I would suggest a rear seat cushion that indents (as opposed to being flat) to gain more rear head room. I would even like to see (at least) the passenger seat automatically move forward when you exit the rear seat. I did like the flip down rear seat. Although the opening of the trunk is small, the trunk is a nice size. With the rear seat folded down, you can actually carry some stuff. I went to compare the interior size to a Challenger that was at the show. The Challenger does indeed have the most room inside. The back is the most pleasant and the trunk is huge. I prefer the Camaro overall but, the Challenger is by far the most 4 passenger/cargo friendly.

 

You got a problem with fat chicks buddy?

 

I feel sorry for you tall guys.

I'm 6'1", I'm glad I don't have those issues with vehicles or anything like that.

Though I'm sure it's awesome being that tall for playing basketball.

 

I got to check out a base SS the other day, and the power seat seems to go VERY low. I'm pretty sure that with it in its lowest position, it allows more head room than in my 4th-gen . The seat ALSO goes very HIGH ... high enough my head was getting rammed into the roof!! Overall, I'd say there is a feeling of more room inside the 5th-gen than the 4th, although this wasn't a side-by-side or back-to-back comparison .

 

don't forget pete the manual seats in the 4th gen are lower then your power one.....

 

I remember this thread

I've posted my thoughts on my fitting in the Camaro elsewhere, but for the sake of repetition, I had no problem with getting comfortable in the Camaro. The door sills are a bit taller than what I'm used to, but that just tells me that the car was built very strong.

I fit in the Camaro driver's seat better than I fit into my wife's 04 Impala. I do wish I would have tested out the passenger side since the front passenger seat of the Impala is dreadful to me

And to answer my own question from once upon a time, the Camaro is a lot easier to get into than a C6 Corvette. The driving position is more comfortable also.

 

I am 6' 3", 195 lbs with a 36" inseam. I work for a supplier to the 2010 Camaro. We had several cars at our company and I have spent two weeks driving a V-8 manual trans car. The head room is adequate for me, but someone who has a taller torso would not fit very well. The car we had did not have a sunroof, but the steering wheel did tilt/telescope. Overall, the car was comfortable and fun to drive. My only complaint is the rather large blind spot over your shoulders. It is difficult to see if someone is next to you when making a lane change. Motorcycles will be definitely hard to see.

 

I'm more concerned with the rear view mirror and top of the b pillar blocking my vision.