We’re still a month away from the official debut of the all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro, but just about every week Chevy has released little teasers and info about the new Camaro. This week Chevy is talking about the structural improvements that have been made to the new Camaro.
We’re still a month away from the official debut of the all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro, but just about every week Chevy has released little teasers and info about the new Camaro. This week Chevy is talking about the structural improvements that have been made to the new Camaro.
The structural modeling led to the Gen 6 Camaro being 28 percent stiffer than the current model. The more rigid body structure allowed the engineers to more precisely calibrate the steering and suspension systems because they didn’t have to compensate for chassis flex. The lighter structure also enabled the size and mass of elements such as the wheels, tires and brakes to be scaled accordingly.
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“The modeling abilities of computer aided engineering are advancing at incredible rates,” said Jim Karlavage, Camaro program engineering manager. “Today, we can accurately model opportunities to add torsional strength without adding unnecessary mass. The result is a lighter, stiffer structure that benefits every aspect of the driving experience.”
Other teasers have also revealed that the 2016 Camaro will be based on GM’s Alpha platform and will be around 200 pounds lighter than the current model.
Chevy will unveil the 2016 Camaro on Saturday, May 16, during a special public event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park.
