Chevy has revealed the all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro, which it says is now offers more performance, technology and refinement than the outgoing model. Thanks to an all-new lighter platform, the 2016 Camaro is lighter and more nimble than before.
Chevy has revealed the all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro, which it says is now offers more performance, technology and refinement than the outgoing model. Thanks to an all-new lighter platform, the 2016 Camaro is lighter and more nimble than before.
The overall design of the 2016 Camaro isn’t a big departure from the fifth-generation, but it does look a bit more refined thanks to its sculptured exterior that complements the tighter, leaner architecture. Thanks to the new platform and some other weight saving techniques, the new Camaro is up to 200 pounds lighter.
“From every angle, you’ll never mistake this for anything but a Camaro,” said Tom Peters, design director. “We’ve taken that iconic design and amplified its proportions to reflect a more dynamic driving experience – like the T-shirt on a muscular physique.”
One of the big weaknesses of the fifth-generation Camaro was its cheap feeling interior, thankfully its been thrown out for an all-new driver focused interior. The 2016 Camaro’s interior now has higher quality materials, a shifter-focused center console, more intuitive controls and a flat-bottom steering wheel.
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The 2016 Camaro will be offered with several powertrains, including a 2.0L Turbo, an all-new 3.6L V-6 and the LT1 6.2L V-8, which is rated at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft. of torque – for the most powerful Camaro SS ever. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
The standard engine is a new 2.0L Turbo, rated at 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque. The 2.0L turbo will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration in less than six seconds and offer more than 30 mpg on the highway. The 3.6L V-6 is available in the Camaro LT and generates 335 horsepower and 284 lb-ft. of torque. The Camaro SS is powered by the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine introduced on the Corvette Stingray. The V8 generates 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft. of torque. About 20 percent of the components are specific for the Camaro’s architecture, including new, tubular “tri-Y”-type exhaust manifolds.
A new Drive Mode Selector tailors up to eight vehicle attributes for four modes: Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport and – on SS models – Track settings. The Camaro SS is also available Magnetic Ride Control, which was previously only available on the Camaro ZL1.
Source: Chevy
