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trm2 · 05-12-2013, 08:26 AM

I'm 6', my wife's Camaro has the sunroof and I have to either:
Pretty much recline the drivers seat almost all the way or
Slump down in the seat and tilt my head to the right.

There is no headroom when you have the sunroof.

My C4 (Corvette that is) has plenty of headroom and is easier to get into, but much harder to get out of.

gmen09 · 05-12-2013, 08:30 AM

Im 6'3" and i fit no problem, my friend is 6'8" and he can drive my car without any issues fitting.

SGOS252382 · 05-12-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by angie7

My brother is 6'9 300lbs and has driven my Camaro (with sunroof) with no issues. He also drives a Miata and if he can fit in that, I think anyone can fit in a Camaro

He must angle the seat all the way down.
As mentioned, I'm 6'3" - 6'4" and with the seat in a proper driving position, my head smashes into the roof in 5th gens with a sunroof.
A good buddy of mine is 6'5" and he went for a test drive in a 5th gen with sunroof (seat lowered all the way down) and he said "there's no way."

I can't possible see some one actually 6'9" fitting in a 5th gen with sunroof without tilting the seat all the way back (practically laying down).

The point is, if you're tall, you should pass on the sunroof. That will give you a lot more headroom.

Cheetoh · 05-12-2013, 08:42 AM

I'm 6'3 and have a Sunroof, No Problems at all.

RoadieWingZ · 05-12-2013, 09:03 AM

No matter how tall you are, it really depends on how long your torso is versus leg length. Tall upper body with short legs means less headroom and seat closer to steering wheel. Short upper body with long legs means lots of headroom and seat farther back from steering wheel. BTW I'm 6'3" and no problem finding a good position with leg and headroom. Wife is 5'1" and its harder for her to get the right mix...

Only way to know for sure is for YOU to go try 'em on for size...
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joeybsyc · 05-12-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MIDNIGHT

I'm 6'6'' and with a sunroof in mine and have no issue.

You've GOTTA have that seat reclined WAY back.

Mchlgrrsn · 05-12-2013, 09:32 AM

6'2" here. No problem. I have never liked sitting straight up, I always recline the seat way back, and drop the wheel pretty much all the way down. This is the only car I don't push the seat all the way back, it's about 90%. If you like sitting straight up this car is tight. You like leaning back this car has no issues.

Blackkaz04 · 05-12-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CHMSC

I am 6' 2" and have a sunroof and can wear a helmet with no problems. Granted the helmet is very close to the roof with the seat in a racing position but I am fine with it.

Another sunroof owner here....I'm 6-3 and have zero issues w the roof

oldfriend · 05-12-2013, 09:39 AM

I'am 5' 3" , no problems here , it's a all clear all the time

2012-1822 · 05-12-2013, 10:25 AM

Camaro is for everyone. How ever, I am not tall and I have to sit with the seat leaned back a hair further than I typically would in an automobile. Comes with the territory

bowtiefamily · 05-12-2013, 10:33 AM

I am 6'4" and fit fine. I just can't get a sunroof it drops the interior ceiling by 2".

skibik · 05-12-2013, 10:41 AM

It all depends on the height of your torso. I am just shy of 6' and am a really big guy and I fit in it but I have the seat reclined just a tad back more then I care for but have gotten used to it. If my hair sticks up a bit it rubs the roof and drive me a little nutty though. I like my seat more vertical for comfort. Even though I wouldn't have minded having a sunroof it was out of the question as the top of my head hits the liner. I have the seat all the way down, all the way back and slightly reclined and it works for me. Bad thing is getting older and being big my neck doesn't flex like it used to getting in isn't a problem but after getting in my neck doesn't bend far enough down to reach the door handle when the door is all the way open because of the roof line. I just grab the hard plastic piece on the door window by the mirror and pull gently and get the door moving then grab the handle. Just hope I don't pull it off one day.

Dean.

SGOS252382 · 05-12-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

You've GOTTA have that seat reclined WAY back.

Yeah, these people claiming 6'5"+ are really not that tall, or they drive with their seat reclined WAY back.

Like I said, my buddy is a true 6'5" (6'6" with sneakers) and he had to bend his neck sideways to sit in a 5th gen with a sunroof (with the seat lowered all the way to the floor in a normal driving position (slight recline).

t!mbo · 05-12-2013, 11:33 AM

Real 6'6" here and I fit fine without the sunroof, no chance with the sunroof though.

05-12-2013, 08:30 AM	#30
gmen09 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ls3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Flemington NJ Posts: 588 View My Garage	Im 6'3" and i fit no problem, my friend is 6'8" and he can drive my car without any issues fitting. __________________

05-12-2013, 09:03 AM	#33
RoadieWingZ Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 409 View My Garage	No matter how tall you are, it really depends on how long your torso is versus leg length. Tall upper body with short legs means less headroom and seat closer to steering wheel. Short upper body with long legs means lots of headroom and seat farther back from steering wheel. BTW I'm 6'3" and no problem finding a good position with leg and headroom. Wife is 5'1" and its harder for her to get the right mix... Only way to know for sure is for YOU to go try 'em on for size... . __________________ *2013 Camaro LS*

05-12-2013, 09:32 AM	#35
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	6'2" here. No problem. I have never liked sitting straight up, I always recline the seat way back, and drop the wheel pretty much all the way down. This is the only car I don't push the seat all the way back, it's about 90%. If you like sitting straight up this car is tight. You like leaning back this car has no issues. __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

05-12-2013, 10:25 AM	#38
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Camaro is for everyone. How ever, I am not tall and I have to sit with the seat leaned back a hair further than I typically would in an automobile. Comes with the territory __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

05-12-2013, 10:33 AM	#39
bowtiefamily Drives: Chevrolet Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 588 View My Garage	I am 6'4" and fit fine. I just can't get a sunroof it drops the interior ceiling by 2". __________________

05-12-2013, 08:26 AM	#29
trm2 Drives: Model S, Vette, Volt & Equinox Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 334	I'm 6', my wife's Camaro has the sunroof and I have to either: Pretty much recline the drivers seat almost all the way or Slump down in the seat and tilt my head to the right. There is no headroom when you have the sunroof. My C4 (Corvette that is) has plenty of headroom and is easier to get into, but much harder to get out of.

05-12-2013, 08:42 AM	#32
Cheetoh Drives: 2011 Callaway SC572, 2000 Firehawk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 465	I'm 6'3 and have a Sunroof, No Problems at all.

05-12-2013, 09:39 AM	#37
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	I'am 5' 3" , no problems here , it's a all clear all the time

05-12-2013, 10:41 AM	#40
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	It all depends on the height of your torso. I am just shy of 6' and am a really big guy and I fit in it but I have the seat reclined just a tad back more then I care for but have gotten used to it. If my hair sticks up a bit it rubs the roof and drive me a little nutty though. I like my seat more vertical for comfort. Even though I wouldn't have minded having a sunroof it was out of the question as the top of my head hits the liner. I have the seat all the way down, all the way back and slightly reclined and it works for me. Bad thing is getting older and being big my neck doesn't flex like it used to getting in isn't a problem but after getting in my neck doesn't bend far enough down to reach the door handle when the door is all the way open because of the roof line. I just grab the hard plastic piece on the door window by the mirror and pull gently and get the door moving then grab the handle. Just hope I don't pull it off one day. Dean.

05-12-2013, 11:33 AM	#42
t!mbo Drives: 45th 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 315	Real 6'6" here and I fit fine without the sunroof, no chance with the sunroof though. __________________