I have a 70 and that is true about the handling. But it would be true for the Camaro and Mustang too. The Trans-am would be your car of choice in the 70s for handling and braking and it packed quite a punch engine wise too. Man these are the days... I really look forward to driving my R/T each time I get in and turn the key. Motor Trend shows us that each car is better than their 70s namesake and deliver it in spades. I look forward to seeing the 2010 GT and SS on the street and don't think for a moment I won't goad one into a little stoplight to stoplight.